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Future Transport Scenarios for Nottingham

Date: 
Thu, 22/04/2021


Via Zoom
Organised by Mobility Lab UK and Nottingham City Council
FREE

What could transport in Nottingham look like by 2030?

Nottingham City Council held a workshop in January, where they discussed the changes to transport that have occurred over the last few years.

They are now inviting you to attend their second workshop, where they will be creating future scenarios for transport in Nottingham. During the workshop, you will work together with others from a variety of groups to imagine what the future of transport could look like.
 
If you’d like to join, please sign up for a workshop session:

  • Tuesday 20th April
    10am – 12pm
    Register 
     
  • Thursday 22nd April
    10am – 12pm
    Register
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City to Sea and the Award-winning Natalie Fée

Date: 
Wed, 21/04/2021


Earth Day Special Talk/Q&A
Wednesday 21st April, 7pm
Via Zoom
Organised by Plastic Free Chesterfield
FREE

To celebrate international Earth Day, Plastic Free Chesterfield presents Natalie Fée – an award-winning environmentalist, author, and founder of City to Sea (a UK-based organisation running campaigns to stop plastic pollution at source).

Natalie will be talking about the work of City to Sea as well as sharing her journey as a founder and change-maker, as well as tips from her new book, 'How to Save the World for Free'.

https://bit.ly/3fQmWAi

The Earth Convention - Sustainable Cities

Date: 
Wed, 14/04/2021

Wednesday 14th April, 6pm – 7pm
Organised by 5x15 and Rathbones
£0 – £16.76
Pay what you can

How can we design and plan urban infrastructure to be more sustainable?

Urban environments are major contributors to climate change. According to the UN around 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase, rising to 68% by 2050. It is vital that transforming our cities plays a major factor in our climate change mitigation plans.
 
This session of the Earth Convention series will explore examples of cities across the world that are taking the lead on green initiatives, including how citizens are working in partnership with city governments, civil society, and businesses.
 
Speakers include:

  • Chris Boardman
    Olympic gold medallist, entrepreneur, and active travel advocate.
     
  • Isabel Dedring 
    Global Transport Leader at Arup.
     
  • Kate Elliot 
    Deputy head of ethical, sustainable, and impact research for Rathbone Greenbank Investments.

https://bit.ly/3cTHeam

 

Chesterfield Climate & Nature Hustings

Date: 
Mon, 12/04/2021


Derbyshire County Council elections
Monday 12th April, 7pm
Via Zoom
Organised by Chesterfield Climate Alliance
FREE

A pre-election husting to enable people in Chesterfield to hear the climate and environmental views of their candidates in advance of casting their vote on May 6th.

Each political party has been asked to put forward a representative (one of their candidates standing in the Chesterfield wards) to attend. You will be asked to submit your questions for candidates when registering for this event.

https://bit.ly/3mnmNpg

Expert - led Mini-Seminars 

Date: 
Thu, 08/04/2021

Via Zoom
Organised by Transition Buxton
FREE

All sessions are one hour long - 20 minutes presentation followed by 40 minutes Q&A / discussion on zoom. All free and open to all. If you have any questions, please email awareness@transitionbuxton.co.uk
 

  • Recycling – how does it all work?
    Joel Rawlins
    Thursday 11th March, 7.30pm

    Joel Rawlins from Alliance Environmental will explain what happens to ‘recyclables’, if the wrong items gets in the mix, and what changes might be coming to a wheely bin near you, and more. Alliance Environmental is the firm who handles most of the recyclable waste in the High Peak Borough area on behalf of the local authority.

     https://bit.ly/3hL5r3i  
     

  • Wild Weeks
    Frances Sussex and Jackie Wragg
    Thursday 8th April, 7.30pm

    Frances and Jackie want to get Buxton going wild this summer! Come along to meet those involved and hear about all the exciting activities that are being planned to help schools and community get wild about Buxton. Buxton Wild Weeks are open for everyone to enjoy regardless of skills or time availability.

    https://bit.ly/3jE1bn3

You can watch recorded versions of previous mini seminars if you missed them here: https://bit.ly/3f43ZGU

Zero Carbon Transport

Date: 
Sat, 27/03/2021

Countdown to COP26 workshop
Saturday 27th March, 11am – 12.30pm
Via Zoom
Organised by Transition Chesterfield
FREE

This is the second in a series of Zoom events designed to celebrate and prepare for when the UK will host COP26 in November. These events will cover different themes, bring together experts, and provide examples of best practice to address the actions needed to achieve a zero-carbon society.

This Zoom will cover reopening of the Barrow Hill rail line to passengers, publicly-owned and free buses, and e-bikes. This will be followed by Q&A.

Speakers:

Save the date for future events (last Saturday of the month)

More information: https://bit.ly/30BMuZk

Western Power Distribution Net Zero Communities Forums

Date: 
Thu, 25/03/2021

Organised by Regen
FREE

These free online forums are for communities interested in energy, climate activists, advanced community energy groups, local authorities, and anyone working with or supporting community energy organisations.

  • Wednesday 17th March
    2pm – 4.15pm
    Book here
     
  • Thursday 25th March
    10am – 12.15pm
    Book here

The events will bring together local energy stakeholders to learn from each other, hear the latest from Western Power Distribution (WPD) and collaborate to develop new ideas.

WPD will give an update on their Net Zero Communities Strategy, with group discussions on key topics around energy efficiency and fuel poverty, low carbon heat, innovation, data and more. 

What Next? Summit 2021

Date: 
Sat, 20/03/2021


Building Community Power through Imagination and Action
Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 20th March
Organised by Transition Network

Three weeks of workshops, events and networking to build community power across the UK. Each week will have a different focus, following the flow of What Is? What If? What Next? 

There will also be a Summit Fringe running throughout to enable you as participants to have a space to host important conversations you want to have.  
 
Speakers include Kate Raworth (doughnut economics and Mia Birdsong (storyteller and activist)  The summit is for anyone in the Britain interested in creating a positive future for their communities.

FAQ: https://bit.ly/30wyPTa   
Register: https://bit.ly/3b23e1E

Plastic in our Clothes, Plastic in our Oceans

Date: 
Wed, 17/03/2021


Talk/Q&A
Wednesday 17th March, 7pm
Via Zoom
Organised by Plastic Free Chesterfield
FREE

Our clothes are made of millions of tiny fibres in fabrics including polyester, nylon, acrylic and polyamide. With every wash and wear, these microfibres, many of which are plastic, shed from our clothes and can end up in our oceans.
 
Tara Proud, Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager, at Marine Conservation Society (MCS), will talk more about their #StopOceanThreads campaign, which is working to push for filters to be fitted in our washing machines to combat this issue.

Find out all about the behind-the-scenes work MCS has been doing with manufacturers, trade organisations, and MPs to make these filters a reality.
 
https://bit.ly/2ODnrSW  
 

To EV or Not to EV?

Date: 
Tue, 16/03/2021

Owning and Sharing an Electric Car
Tuesday 16th March, 7pm – 8.30pm
Via Zoom
Organised Hope Valley Climate Action, Acclimatise Whaley, and Transition Buxton
FREE

Are you thinking about buying or sharing an electric car but wonder what they are really like? Worried about getting stuck on the way home without any power? Or driving a car which makes no noise?

Join this Zoom to hear stories from people with electric cars. There will be plenty of time to ask questions to the owners at the end.

https://bit.ly/3l6C6C9