The COP21 climate talks in Paris, unseasonal warm weather, floods and ongoing debate means climate change is always a hot topic. What’s your view? What’s the role of construction?
One of the messages that has been debated in the media since the ground breaking outcome from the Paris climate talks before Christmas (COP21) has been the difference between saving ourselves and our planet. Where we live, the Earth, will survive, but it will do so by adapting and changing according to very many factors – some of which are within the control of humans living today and our children’s children tomorrow. We can control what we do now. We can plan for what we do tomorrow. The focus has to be upon how we want to live our lives and what legacy we leave behind.
Next week is another major event informing the discussion and shaping views organised by Stop Climate Chaos Cymru – save the date: Wednesday 27 January. Construction can help manage the effects of our changing climate and shape the legacy we leave behind us.
Following the COP21 climate talks in Paris, panels of experts speaking on Wales, UK and the World will come together for an event on Wednesday 27 January at the Welsh Centre for International Affairs, Temple of Peace, in Cardiff from 6.45pm. The panel will discuss and gather views on the outcome of COP, what’s the current situation for Wales and what role should Wales play internationally in tackling climate change. Q&A will follow panel discussions.
To date confirmed speakers include
- Dr Stephen Cornelius, WWF-UK’s Chief Adviser on Climate Change;
- Lowri Jenkins, Size of Wales;
- Professor Nick Pidgeon MBE from Cardiff University; and
- Ann Jones, Chair of NFWI-Wales.
Think seriously about attending. Construction and climate issues are linked. What’s more it is something Welsh Government is taking very seriously and we (the construction industry), as the biggest enabling sector of the economy must respond to. Just look at the budget numbers: climate change programmes have been deemed a priority – the budget will rise from £48m to £73m.
Please share with contact, networks to ensure a good attendance. You can register to attend the free event, Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3AP at 6.45 by clicking here.
