Should Women Rule the World?
Question and Answer Session
Should Women Rule the World?
Saturday, 2nd November @ 12-1pm - Conference Room
Positive representation of women in film and as leaders of the environmental movement is fortunately on the increase but we have a long way to go.
Through a series of films, we highlight how women are crucial in finding solutions to climate change, pollution and helping conserve the environment; empowering women strengthens environmental projects across a diverse range of communities.
Networking Session
Mentoring support for female leaders of the future - including making a difference through Micro-financing
Saturday, 2nd November @ 4-5pm - Boardroom
Women of all ages and backgrounds welcome; young, professional, mothers and grandmothers!
Films
A selection of films accompanying this section will include LEFF Finalists
Saturday, 2nd November @ 1-4pm - Screen One
Should Women Rule the World?
Saturday, 2nd November @ 12-1pm - Conference Room
Positive representation of women in film and as leaders of the environmental movement is fortunately on the increase but we have a long way to go.
Through a series of films, we highlight how women are crucial in finding solutions to climate change, pollution and helping conserve the environment; empowering women strengthens environmental projects across a diverse range of communities.
Networking Session
Mentoring support for female leaders of the future - including making a difference through Micro-financing
Saturday, 2nd November @ 4-5pm - Boardroom
Women of all ages and backgrounds welcome; young, professional, mothers and grandmothers!
Films
A selection of films accompanying this section will include LEFF Finalists
Saturday, 2nd November @ 1-4pm - Screen One
Survival International - the global movement for tribal peoples
Question and Answer Session
The most inconvenient truth of all: climate change, conservation and indigenous peoples
Saturday, 2nd November @ 3-4pm - Conference Room
It is well-known that indigenous people are on the frontline of climate change. However, the impact that measures to stop climate change are having, or may have, on indigenous people is barely recognised. Join Survival International to explore how “mitigation measures” violate rights of tribal peoples and make it easier for governments, companies and others to lay claim to, exploit and, in some cases, destroy their land – like climate change itself.
This session will feature a 20 min documentary screening and 30 mins talk from Survival International, the global movement for tribal peoples.
P.S. Want to get ahead and read up about tribal peoples as the world’s best conservationists? Check out these articles by Survival’s Director Stephen Corry on how conservation is failing: "Parks need peoples”.
Question and Answer Session
Threats to the Amazon Rainforest and the 400 tribal peoples who call it home
A joint event hosted by Survival International and Greenpeace
Saturday, 2nd November @ 4-6pm - Conference Room
40min Greenpeace documentary on clearing of land in the Amazon
15min Tribal Voice: video messages from tribal peoples across the Amazon
20min Panel discussion: Gabriella Rutherford (Survival International), Luana Tapajos (Brazilian environmental and indigenous activist) and Juman Kubba (Greenpeace)
20min Q&A session
Films
A selection of films accompanying this section will include LEFF Finalists
Saturday, 2nd November @ 1-4pm - Screen Two
The most inconvenient truth of all: climate change, conservation and indigenous peoples
Saturday, 2nd November @ 3-4pm - Conference Room
It is well-known that indigenous people are on the frontline of climate change. However, the impact that measures to stop climate change are having, or may have, on indigenous people is barely recognised. Join Survival International to explore how “mitigation measures” violate rights of tribal peoples and make it easier for governments, companies and others to lay claim to, exploit and, in some cases, destroy their land – like climate change itself.
This session will feature a 20 min documentary screening and 30 mins talk from Survival International, the global movement for tribal peoples.
P.S. Want to get ahead and read up about tribal peoples as the world’s best conservationists? Check out these articles by Survival’s Director Stephen Corry on how conservation is failing: "Parks need peoples”.
Question and Answer Session
Threats to the Amazon Rainforest and the 400 tribal peoples who call it home
A joint event hosted by Survival International and Greenpeace
Saturday, 2nd November @ 4-6pm - Conference Room
40min Greenpeace documentary on clearing of land in the Amazon
15min Tribal Voice: video messages from tribal peoples across the Amazon
20min Panel discussion: Gabriella Rutherford (Survival International), Luana Tapajos (Brazilian environmental and indigenous activist) and Juman Kubba (Greenpeace)
20min Q&A session
Films
A selection of films accompanying this section will include LEFF Finalists
Saturday, 2nd November @ 1-4pm - Screen Two
British Expedition Society
Question and Answer Session
British Expedition Society - Let the Adventure Begin
Saturday, 2nd November @ 6.45-7.30pm - Conference Room
The quest for knowledge is at once the most exciting of human endeavours and a process rich in potential for personal development and growth. Adventurers and Expedition leaders will share their experiences with the goal of, in 2020, inspiring others:
Networking Session
Planning an Expedition through BES
Saturday, 2nd November @ 7.30- 9.30pm - Boardroom
An opportunity for Corporate employee strengthening, University student groups and Potential Sponsors
If you are interested in our 2020 Treks or supporting the British Expedition Society attend the following workshops:
British Expedition Society - Let the Adventure Begin
Saturday, 2nd November @ 6.45-7.30pm - Conference Room
The quest for knowledge is at once the most exciting of human endeavours and a process rich in potential for personal development and growth. Adventurers and Expedition leaders will share their experiences with the goal of, in 2020, inspiring others:
- To Trek the Himalayas
- To Film Dogon Art in Mali
- To go on a Pilgrimage to Adams Peak in Sri Lanka
Networking Session
Planning an Expedition through BES
Saturday, 2nd November @ 7.30- 9.30pm - Boardroom
An opportunity for Corporate employee strengthening, University student groups and Potential Sponsors
If you are interested in our 2020 Treks or supporting the British Expedition Society attend the following workshops:
- Mandalay to the Himalayas: Retracing the steps of Frank Kingdom Ward
- Mali Dogon Art and Culture
- Fundraising Treks: Adams Peak (Sri Lanka), El Teide (Tenerife), Three Peaks (UK)
Volunteering - in association with the mighty roar, awdf and the eu solidarity corps
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Question and Answer Session
Benefits of Volunteering - Volunteering opportunities locally and worldwide - Low cost and EU Funding - Over 100 options to choose from Saturday, 2nd November @ 1-2pm - Conference Room Sunday, 3rd November@ 12-1pm - Conference Room Volunteering is powerful. It benefits individuals, groups and organisations, and our local areas. It increases people's wellbeing and connects them to local activities. It helps groups and organisations to increase their capacity and to reach out to communities. What can we do to encourage greater volunteering ? Networking Session Saturday, 2nd November @ 2-4pm - Boardroom Encouraging non-student volunteering - Including information about the EU Solidarity Corps A focus on ethnic minorities, employees, retired people, families, women "life after children" and ex-servicemen and women. Corporate Employee Volunteering - Including information about the EU Solidarity Corps Corporate employee volunteering is a smart investment for all companies as it checks many boxes. Volunteering benefits the organisation at a cultural level, and is a proven way of bringing employees together. Employee volunteering programmes can also allow workers to feel that the work they do is not only contributing to the overall success of the company, but that it is also helping out a charitable cause that is important to them. This sense of purpose can lead to increased productivity and higher workplace morale. This workshop focuses on the benefits to both employer and employee. Coping with Mental Health Issues in Volunteers Family Volunteering in Association with Rich Mix Family Volunteering is aimed at making fabulous volunteering opportunities across the world accessible to families with children, as young as five years old. There will be a special one hour long showing of films focussed on family volunteering with examples involving nature, the environment, and communities. Family volunteering accommodates the special needs of families- not least the need for quiet and peace in the evenings and for activities that relate to stimulates both parents and children. There can be nothing more empowering, stimulating and life enhancing for children than to feel they are part of the movement to make the world a better place, all in the safety and security of their family unit. At the end of the films there will be an opportunity to speak with providers of family volunteering about the benefits and practicalities of the experience as well as educationalists involved in the process. Including EU funding for Community Programmes ideal for families. |
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THE EARTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME
Question and Answer Sessions
Earth Ambassadors - Create your own Grassroots Project – the future of volunteering?
Sunday, 3rd November @ 5-6pm - Workshop Area 1
Sao Tome- a case study in best practice to illustrate what can be done through grassroots local contacts.
1000 Projects
Visit our stand and learn what support is available - funding, resources and equipment, expertise, capacity building, volunteer programmes.
Earth Ambassadors - Create your own Grassroots Project – the future of volunteering?
Sunday, 3rd November @ 5-6pm - Workshop Area 1
Sao Tome- a case study in best practice to illustrate what can be done through grassroots local contacts.
1000 Projects
Visit our stand and learn what support is available - funding, resources and equipment, expertise, capacity building, volunteer programmes.
Animal Abuse introduced by Ric O'Barry - including 2019 eco hero awards
Question and Answer Session
Ric O'Barry - A life dedicated to fighting captivity.
Joined by World Animal Protection discussing their latest campaign to fight captivity; "Behind the smile: the multi-billion dollar dolphin entertainment industry".
Saturday, 2nd November @ 6-7pm - Screen Two
This will be followed by the handing out of the 2019 Eco Hero Awards until 7.30pm
Question and Answer Session
Shark Guardian - The Issues and Protection, Globally
Saturday, 2nd November @ 3.30pm - Screen Two
This session will be followed by the screening of Sharkwater Extinction -our Best Documentary Feature Winner.
Films
Screening of "The Cove" (Academy Award Winner for “Best Documentary of 2009”)
Saturday, 2nd November @ 7.40pm-9pm - Screen Two
A selection of films accompanying this section will include LEFF Finalists
Saturday, 2nd November @ 4-9.15pm - Screen Two
Ric O'Barry - A life dedicated to fighting captivity.
Joined by World Animal Protection discussing their latest campaign to fight captivity; "Behind the smile: the multi-billion dollar dolphin entertainment industry".
Saturday, 2nd November @ 6-7pm - Screen Two
This will be followed by the handing out of the 2019 Eco Hero Awards until 7.30pm
Question and Answer Session
Shark Guardian - The Issues and Protection, Globally
Saturday, 2nd November @ 3.30pm - Screen Two
This session will be followed by the screening of Sharkwater Extinction -our Best Documentary Feature Winner.
Films
Screening of "The Cove" (Academy Award Winner for “Best Documentary of 2009”)
Saturday, 2nd November @ 7.40pm-9pm - Screen Two
A selection of films accompanying this section will include LEFF Finalists
Saturday, 2nd November @ 4-9.15pm - Screen Two
climate change: so what? with extinction rebellion
Question and Answer Session
Climate Change: So What?
Sunday, 3rd November @ 4-6pm - Conference Room
Climate change is now affecting every country on every continent. It is disrupting national economies and affecting lives, costing people, communities and countries dearly today and even more tomorrow.
Weather patterns are changing, sea levels are rising, weather events are becoming more extreme and greenhouse gas emissions are now at their highest levels in history.
Without action, the world’s average surface temperature is likely to surpass 3 degrees centigrade this century. The poorest and most vulnerable people are being affected the most.
This session includes a People's Assembly debating the question ''How can young climate activists connect with the current wave of young protests internationally?'.
Learn about Extinction Rebellion, how they work, how they inspire people and how you can get involved.
Films
A selection of films accompanying this section will include LEFF Finalists
Sunday, 2nd November @ 12-3pm - Screen Two
Climate Change: So What?
Sunday, 3rd November @ 4-6pm - Conference Room
Climate change is now affecting every country on every continent. It is disrupting national economies and affecting lives, costing people, communities and countries dearly today and even more tomorrow.
Weather patterns are changing, sea levels are rising, weather events are becoming more extreme and greenhouse gas emissions are now at their highest levels in history.
Without action, the world’s average surface temperature is likely to surpass 3 degrees centigrade this century. The poorest and most vulnerable people are being affected the most.
This session includes a People's Assembly debating the question ''How can young climate activists connect with the current wave of young protests internationally?'.
Learn about Extinction Rebellion, how they work, how they inspire people and how you can get involved.
Films
A selection of films accompanying this section will include LEFF Finalists
Sunday, 2nd November @ 12-3pm - Screen Two
Earth Day 2020 - in association with the earth day network
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Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.
LEFF will be supporting films on habitat destruction and extinction threats to nature. Details about how you can join 60,000 organisations around the world on Earth Day's 50th Anniversary can be found at the Earth Day stand. |
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Plastic Pollution - in association with the plastic bank
Question and Answer Session
Solving the Plastic Problem: How Plastic Bank is Stopping Ocean Plastic and Poverty
Sunday, 3rd November @ 2-3pm - Conference Room
While plastic has many valuable uses, we have become addicted to single-use or disposable plastic — with severe environmental consequences.
Around the world, one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute, while up to 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used worldwide every year. In total, half of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once — and then thrown away.
Plastic waste is now so ubiquitous in the natural environment that scientists have even suggested it could serve as a geological indicator of the Anthropocene era.
There will be day of supporting films reinforcing the nature of the problem with a panel of experts talking about a range of solutions- for individuals, corporates, organisations.
Workshop 1
Business Leaders: Developing Ocean Plastic resources for the leaders of tomorrow
Sunday, 3rd November @ 4-5pm - Boardroom
Workshop 3
Educational Leaders: Developing Ocean Plastic resources for the leaders of tomorrow
Sunday, 3rd November @ 6-7pm - Boardroom
The Plastic Bank have developed a curriculum for middle school children we want to explore this resource and work with educators to adapt it to match the UK curriculum or to rework it so it is targeted at primary and secondary students as well.
Workshop 3
Plastic Pollution: Interfaith Programme
Sunday, 3rd November @ 5-6pm - Boardroom
Plastic Bank are launching the program this month in association with the Season of Creation to connect the teachings of various religions with stewardship of creation.
Workshop 4
The Family: A Response to Plastic Pollution in Association with Rich Mix
Sunday, 3rd November @ 3-4pm - Workshop Area 1
There will be film sessions on the impact of plastic pollution throughout the day together with whole sessions on a range of solutions.
Families can, further, participate in a workshop especially designed to both deepen the awareness of the damage caused by plastic pollution, ( we huge large puzzles of key species- dolphin, turtle, albatross – with key organs as puzzle pieces together with a wide variety of everyday plastics and the workshop explores the different ways the plastic impacts on the animals), and explains how families can measure and reduce their plastic footprint including the very real possibility of becoming plastic neutral.
Certificates will be issued on completion of the workshop.
Workshop 5
Plastic Pollution: Ambassador Programme
Sunday, 3rd November @ 6-7pm - Boardroom
These can be run in schools and workplaces to engage people around the issues of single use plastics and plastic waste.
Films
A selection of films accompanying this section will include LEFF Finalists
Sunday, 2nd November @ 12-9pm - Screen Two
Solving the Plastic Problem: How Plastic Bank is Stopping Ocean Plastic and Poverty
Sunday, 3rd November @ 2-3pm - Conference Room
While plastic has many valuable uses, we have become addicted to single-use or disposable plastic — with severe environmental consequences.
Around the world, one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute, while up to 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used worldwide every year. In total, half of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once — and then thrown away.
Plastic waste is now so ubiquitous in the natural environment that scientists have even suggested it could serve as a geological indicator of the Anthropocene era.
There will be day of supporting films reinforcing the nature of the problem with a panel of experts talking about a range of solutions- for individuals, corporates, organisations.
Workshop 1
Business Leaders: Developing Ocean Plastic resources for the leaders of tomorrow
Sunday, 3rd November @ 4-5pm - Boardroom
Workshop 3
Educational Leaders: Developing Ocean Plastic resources for the leaders of tomorrow
Sunday, 3rd November @ 6-7pm - Boardroom
The Plastic Bank have developed a curriculum for middle school children we want to explore this resource and work with educators to adapt it to match the UK curriculum or to rework it so it is targeted at primary and secondary students as well.
Workshop 3
Plastic Pollution: Interfaith Programme
Sunday, 3rd November @ 5-6pm - Boardroom
Plastic Bank are launching the program this month in association with the Season of Creation to connect the teachings of various religions with stewardship of creation.
Workshop 4
The Family: A Response to Plastic Pollution in Association with Rich Mix
Sunday, 3rd November @ 3-4pm - Workshop Area 1
There will be film sessions on the impact of plastic pollution throughout the day together with whole sessions on a range of solutions.
Families can, further, participate in a workshop especially designed to both deepen the awareness of the damage caused by plastic pollution, ( we huge large puzzles of key species- dolphin, turtle, albatross – with key organs as puzzle pieces together with a wide variety of everyday plastics and the workshop explores the different ways the plastic impacts on the animals), and explains how families can measure and reduce their plastic footprint including the very real possibility of becoming plastic neutral.
Certificates will be issued on completion of the workshop.
Workshop 5
Plastic Pollution: Ambassador Programme
Sunday, 3rd November @ 6-7pm - Boardroom
These can be run in schools and workplaces to engage people around the issues of single use plastics and plastic waste.
Films
A selection of films accompanying this section will include LEFF Finalists
Sunday, 2nd November @ 12-9pm - Screen Two
Storytelling
Storytelling Sessions
Sessions of fantastic nature stories from around the world, for children and adults alike.
Saturday, 2nd November @ 11-12pm Conference Room
Session 1 - The Bear and The Wolf
Saturday, 2nd November @ 2-3pm Conference Room
Session 2 - The Turtle, The Frog and The Bee
Sunday, 3rd November @ 11-12pm Conference Room
Session 3 - The Donkey, The Orangutan and The Lion
Question and Answer Session
Digital Storytelling with Esther Kamara
How do digital modes of storytelling affect us, and can we use digital storytelling to further the cause of environmental protection?
Sunday, 3rd November @ 1-2pm - Conference Room
Storytelling, as complex a phenomena as it is, is always evolving. Whether this concerns goals, results, scope, or impact, we find ourselves in a time where storytelling has become an essential part of our daily lives.
This goes beyond reading a book, or watching Netflix; storytelling, some believe, goes as far as seeing marketing billboards, buying a take-away coffee, or sending somebody a voice note. Based on this notion that everything is a story, digital developments add another layer of complexity to how we understand the world.
A clear example of that is how ’news telling’ changed over the centuries. From a village messenger travelling great lengths to deliver the latest updates, to refreshing your social media feed to see which hashtags are trending.
Workshop 1
Workshop on Conservation Issues
Sunday, 3rd November @ 12.30-1.30pm - Workshop Area 1
Storytelling plays a crucial role in environmental education and in all other kinds of raising awareness for protecting Nature activities.
But what kind of stories are needed in this time of NOW where storytelling is more needed than ever? What is the power and responsibility of a story?
Environmental stories bring the values of heart culture: compassion, kindness, cooperation. Their message goes far as it touches the core of our longing and spreads interest and love for Nature instead of fear that is spread through other forms of media.
Workshop 2
Family Storytelling Workshop in Association with Rich Mix
Saturday 2nd November @ 3.30-4.30pm Workshop Area 1
Storytelling is important, for individuals it is a key element in effective communication skills (No1 according to TED!) and for society it has always been the glue that helps define our cultures- films are an extension of this process.
Storytellers have developed a number of nature stories especially for the London Eco Film Festival, each centred on a different animal of special significance to humans- from dolphins to bees, donkeys to lions and each with focus on a different issue facing mankind.
A further key element of the workshop will be for participants to suggest closing line(s) to each story.
Sessions of fantastic nature stories from around the world, for children and adults alike.
Saturday, 2nd November @ 11-12pm Conference Room
Session 1 - The Bear and The Wolf
Saturday, 2nd November @ 2-3pm Conference Room
Session 2 - The Turtle, The Frog and The Bee
Sunday, 3rd November @ 11-12pm Conference Room
Session 3 - The Donkey, The Orangutan and The Lion
Question and Answer Session
Digital Storytelling with Esther Kamara
How do digital modes of storytelling affect us, and can we use digital storytelling to further the cause of environmental protection?
Sunday, 3rd November @ 1-2pm - Conference Room
Storytelling, as complex a phenomena as it is, is always evolving. Whether this concerns goals, results, scope, or impact, we find ourselves in a time where storytelling has become an essential part of our daily lives.
This goes beyond reading a book, or watching Netflix; storytelling, some believe, goes as far as seeing marketing billboards, buying a take-away coffee, or sending somebody a voice note. Based on this notion that everything is a story, digital developments add another layer of complexity to how we understand the world.
A clear example of that is how ’news telling’ changed over the centuries. From a village messenger travelling great lengths to deliver the latest updates, to refreshing your social media feed to see which hashtags are trending.
Workshop 1
Workshop on Conservation Issues
Sunday, 3rd November @ 12.30-1.30pm - Workshop Area 1
Storytelling plays a crucial role in environmental education and in all other kinds of raising awareness for protecting Nature activities.
But what kind of stories are needed in this time of NOW where storytelling is more needed than ever? What is the power and responsibility of a story?
Environmental stories bring the values of heart culture: compassion, kindness, cooperation. Their message goes far as it touches the core of our longing and spreads interest and love for Nature instead of fear that is spread through other forms of media.
Workshop 2
Family Storytelling Workshop in Association with Rich Mix
Saturday 2nd November @ 3.30-4.30pm Workshop Area 1
Storytelling is important, for individuals it is a key element in effective communication skills (No1 according to TED!) and for society it has always been the glue that helps define our cultures- films are an extension of this process.
Storytellers have developed a number of nature stories especially for the London Eco Film Festival, each centred on a different animal of special significance to humans- from dolphins to bees, donkeys to lions and each with focus on a different issue facing mankind.
A further key element of the workshop will be for participants to suggest closing line(s) to each story.
’Eco-Africa: Through Our Eyes’ hosted by The Africa Centre
Sunday, 3rd November @ 3-4pm - Conference Room
A panel discussion hosted by Joel Bravette of the Africa Centre with contributors from Aspyre Africa, a Senegalese developmental charity, the Africa Centre and , UNCCD.
Including special London Eco Film Festival Award for Africa.
African tradition is expressed through many different art forms, such as music, dance, art, sculpture and beadwork. These traditions are deeply ingrained into the whole African Culture.
Workshop
Eco Africa
Sunday, 3rd November @ 4-5pm - Workshop Area 1
A panel discussion hosted by Joel Bravette of the Africa Centre with contributors from Aspyre Africa, a Senegalese developmental charity, the Africa Centre and , UNCCD.
Including special London Eco Film Festival Award for Africa.
African tradition is expressed through many different art forms, such as music, dance, art, sculpture and beadwork. These traditions are deeply ingrained into the whole African Culture.
Workshop
Eco Africa
Sunday, 3rd November @ 4-5pm - Workshop Area 1
Intelligent Conversations (Including knife crime)
Question and Answer Session
Knife Crime: Why Do Our Children Have To Die?!
Saturday, 2nd November @ 7.30-9.00pm - Conference Room
Knife crime; a plague? an epidemic? A generational curse? Or just another weekly news article that sensationalises the grotesque reality of youth homicide sweeping across the UK?
There has been a significant increase in fatal knife violence - As of October 2019, the current murder toll in London totals to 118. Official statistics show a 40% increase in homicide across the capital caused by a knife or other sharp weapon, and a 41% increase in persons admitted and medically treated in a hospital for assault involving a knife, since 2016.
Following a stop and search initiative carried out by The Metropolitan Police between March 2018-2019, a further 22,041 cases of possession of a knife/offensive weapon were recorded, in which young persons aged between 10 and 17 years of age accounted for 21% of cases.
In all stats stated above, more than 2/3 of people involved were of a BAME background. We have the facts, we have the figures but the questions still remain… Why is this happening? Why do our children have to die?
We all have our own thoughts and feelings on such a sensitive topic and mostly we keep these to ourselves, only seldom verbally sharing our ideas to a select few if/when prompted and usually only in short lived discussions. Maybe we feel that as our opinions do not stem from a trained professional or political outlook, they do not hold value?
What if we were to tell you that your opinions matter? We would like to invite you to a safe environment where verbal exchange between like-minded individuals is promoted and encouraged. We would like to explore the reasons why knife crime is occurring at such a rapid rate and what we can collectively do to reduce this. We have included specialist speakers from different backgrounds including community leaders and activists who will share their experiences, before opening up the segment to our guests by introducing ‘Intelligent Conversations’; Here we hope to bring ‘the community back to community’, our promise is that we will ALL be seen and heard.
Question and Answer Session
Education, Education, Education: Developing Vocational Routes Out of Society’s Margins
Sunday, 3rd November @ 6.10-7.10pm - Conference Room
A look into the importance of education for Refugees; Ethnic Minorities; Socially and Economically Disadvantaged; Ex-service people; those with Special Educational Needs and more.
Knife Crime: Why Do Our Children Have To Die?!
Saturday, 2nd November @ 7.30-9.00pm - Conference Room
Knife crime; a plague? an epidemic? A generational curse? Or just another weekly news article that sensationalises the grotesque reality of youth homicide sweeping across the UK?
There has been a significant increase in fatal knife violence - As of October 2019, the current murder toll in London totals to 118. Official statistics show a 40% increase in homicide across the capital caused by a knife or other sharp weapon, and a 41% increase in persons admitted and medically treated in a hospital for assault involving a knife, since 2016.
Following a stop and search initiative carried out by The Metropolitan Police between March 2018-2019, a further 22,041 cases of possession of a knife/offensive weapon were recorded, in which young persons aged between 10 and 17 years of age accounted for 21% of cases.
In all stats stated above, more than 2/3 of people involved were of a BAME background. We have the facts, we have the figures but the questions still remain… Why is this happening? Why do our children have to die?
We all have our own thoughts and feelings on such a sensitive topic and mostly we keep these to ourselves, only seldom verbally sharing our ideas to a select few if/when prompted and usually only in short lived discussions. Maybe we feel that as our opinions do not stem from a trained professional or political outlook, they do not hold value?
What if we were to tell you that your opinions matter? We would like to invite you to a safe environment where verbal exchange between like-minded individuals is promoted and encouraged. We would like to explore the reasons why knife crime is occurring at such a rapid rate and what we can collectively do to reduce this. We have included specialist speakers from different backgrounds including community leaders and activists who will share their experiences, before opening up the segment to our guests by introducing ‘Intelligent Conversations’; Here we hope to bring ‘the community back to community’, our promise is that we will ALL be seen and heard.
Question and Answer Session
Education, Education, Education: Developing Vocational Routes Out of Society’s Margins
Sunday, 3rd November @ 6.10-7.10pm - Conference Room
A look into the importance of education for Refugees; Ethnic Minorities; Socially and Economically Disadvantaged; Ex-service people; those with Special Educational Needs and more.
EU Funding for the Disadvantaged
Workshop 1
EU Funding for Disadvantaged Groups in Society
Sunday, 3rd November @ 1-2pm - Boardroom
We have many years’ experience successfully delivering EU funded programmes aimed at disadvantaged sections of society.
This workshop will be of use to education providers, not for profits, NGOs and community groups.
EU Funding for Disadvantaged Groups in Society
Sunday, 3rd November @ 1-2pm - Boardroom
We have many years’ experience successfully delivering EU funded programmes aimed at disadvantaged sections of society.
This workshop will be of use to education providers, not for profits, NGOs and community groups.
Technology vs. Environment introduced by ken banks
Question and Answer Session
New technology has the potential to transform environmental protection
Saturday, 2nd November @ 3-4pm - Screen 3
Technology is fundamentally changing the way we live, work, relate to one another and to the external world. The speed, breadth and depth of current breakthroughs has no historical precedent and is disrupting almost every sector in every country. Now more than ever, the advent of new technology has the potential to transform environmental protection, both through physical advancements but also in communication and campaigning through the likes of Facebook and Instagram.
The hunt for new smarter ways to support our development has always been a key driver of technological advancement. Today as our civilisation faces a new unprecedented challenge, technology can play a crucial role in decoupling development and environmental degradation.
New technology has the potential to transform environmental protection
Saturday, 2nd November @ 3-4pm - Screen 3
Technology is fundamentally changing the way we live, work, relate to one another and to the external world. The speed, breadth and depth of current breakthroughs has no historical precedent and is disrupting almost every sector in every country. Now more than ever, the advent of new technology has the potential to transform environmental protection, both through physical advancements but also in communication and campaigning through the likes of Facebook and Instagram.
The hunt for new smarter ways to support our development has always been a key driver of technological advancement. Today as our civilisation faces a new unprecedented challenge, technology can play a crucial role in decoupling development and environmental degradation.
Other Boardroom Sessions
Workshop
Want to be a Filmmaker?
Saturday, 2nd November @ 2.30-3.30pm - Workshop Area 1
There’s no one ‘true’ path that can lead you to filmmaking success, but there are certainly a lot of best practices that can make the road a lot less bumpy. If you’re at the beginning of what might feel like an impossible journey, don’t be daunted.
Plenty of budding filmmakers have stood in the exact same place and gone on to great heights. This workshop will delve into how you can take the steps required to forge your own path in filmmaking!
Want to be a Filmmaker?
Saturday, 2nd November @ 2.30-3.30pm - Workshop Area 1
There’s no one ‘true’ path that can lead you to filmmaking success, but there are certainly a lot of best practices that can make the road a lot less bumpy. If you’re at the beginning of what might feel like an impossible journey, don’t be daunted.
Plenty of budding filmmakers have stood in the exact same place and gone on to great heights. This workshop will delve into how you can take the steps required to forge your own path in filmmaking!
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Workshop
Seeing Red with the Women's Environmental Network Sunday, 3rd November @ 3pm - Boardroom The Women's Environmental network is is running an Environmenstrual Workshop - discussing their "Seeing Red" Campaign. They are talking about:
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Plant a Tree, Fund a Dream
The Fair Earth Foundation have created a pioneering programme which encourages young people in developing countries to plant and tend to trees, benefiting their environment; Plant a Tree, Fund a Dream.
By donating their time to replant their shrinking rainforests and maintain it, Fair Earth Foundation will pay for their education. This is a groundbreaking programme which is encouraging the next generation to look after their environment, whilst enabling many poor areas to have higher levels of education. The target of the initiative is to plant 1 million trees. £10 = 10 trees planted = 1 child's education (1 term) £1000 = 1000 trees planted = 100 children's education (1 term) You can help make their dreams of education a reality - come and visit our dedicated stand to find out more. |
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