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NSCA's 2nd Conference on local authority response to climate change Climate Change - 'Where Next for Local Action? Wednesday 1st February 2006 Institute of Physics, London NSCA is holding its 2nd conference on local authority response to climate change on the 1st February at the Institute of Physics, London. This event is a timely opportunity to consider the implications of the forthcoming revision to the UK's climate change program and how it will support local efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The programme will include Keynote Presentations from: a.. Elliot Morley MP, Minister of State for Climate Change and Environment b.. Peter Cox, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Followed by a panel debate: Local Action - Realising the Potential a.. Peter Brunt, DTI b.. Cllr Mike Haines, LGA Environment Board c.. Adrian Hewitt, Merton Borough Council d.. Roger Levett, Levertt-Therivel The Afternoon Workshops will focus on: a.. Local Emissions Data and Inventories - Barriers and Opportunities Justin Goodwin, AEAT; Steve Waller, Idea; Patrick Vickerman, Crawley BC A chance to learn more about the opportunities, drivers and barriers for using local level emissions data to support action on climate change. There will be updates on the development of NEAI data-sets, new inventory tools and potential 'drivers' such as the Nottingham declaration. a.. Engaging with Local Communities on Climate Change Chris Church, Community Environment Associates This session will look at how to engage and work with the wider voluntary and community sector on climate change (and not just those already interested). Any local strategy is going to need the widest possible local buy-in to be successful and this workshop will consider ways to engage organisations including social networks, faith groups etc. and will review some recent initiatives to show what can be achieved once that engagement is secured. For further information contact [log in to unmask] telephone 01273 878770 or book online at www.nsca.org.uk