About this Event
The Norwich Society, with over a century of dedication to preserving the beauty, history and character of Norwich, invites you to be part of a pivotal event addressing one of the greatest challenges of our time: climate change.
As part of our Climate Change strategy, we are collaborating with the City Council, academic institutions and the business community, to understand the impact of climate change on our City, and how we can prepare for and mitigate its effects on our community and built heritage.
This event is designed to bring these groups together to explore practical solutions, share best practices, and identify future opportunities to create a sustainable future for Norwich. With a focus on the built environment, the conference will cover crucial topics such as:
• the evolving low-carbon regulatory framework
• sustainable development strategies
• innovations in building products
• sustainable retrofit of existing properties
Highlights of the day:
• Event speakers: gain insights from leading figures from the City Council, Norwich Climate Commission, Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and sustainable construction experts
• Interactive Q&A sessions: Bridget McKenzie, founding director of Climate Museum UK and Culture Declares Emergency, will facilitate engaging Q&A sessions to encourage active participation and ideas-sharing
• Networking opportunities: Connect with up to 120 delegates from Norwich’s business and political communities, fostering collaboration and new partnerships
• Exhibition of green building products
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
9:30 Registration, refreshments and opportunity to view the exhibition
10:30 Welcome – Jon Boon RIBA, Chair of Norwich Society
10:35 Opening address – Mike Stonard, Leader, Norwich City Council: Norwich 2040 City Vision
10:50 Key note speech – Asher Minns, Director, Tyndall Centre, UEA: Overview of climate change and its impact on Norwich
11:20 Nova Fairbank, Chief Executive, Norfolk Chambers of Commerce: The Green economy – opportunities and challenges for business
12:00 Matt Williams, Author and Geologist: Floods and the City infrastructure - resilience and adaptation
12:30 Prof. Saul Humphrey: Delivering sustainable development – regulatory barriers and economic opportunities for zero carbon projects
13:00 Lunch, networking and opportunity to view the exhibition
14:10 Key note speech – Stuart Wright, Operations Net Zero Delivery Director, Aviva: Addressing climate change in business strategies
14:40 Prof. David Pearson, Visiting Professor, Edinburgh Napier University: Technical innovation and its role in future development
15:20 Norwich BID: Norwich Solar System and the role of renewables in a low-carbon economy
15:50 Summing up and next steps
16:20 Thanks & Finish
Delegate Ticket: £45
Includes refreshments on arrival, buffet lunch and Conference Programme.
Conference Delegates are eligible for discounted Membership:
• Business Membership £150 p.a. (Full price £180)
• Not for Profit Membership £75 p.a.(Full price £190)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, United Kingdom
GBP 45.00
