About this Event
Join us for We Are Cornwall – Imagining the future, a gathering bringing together individuals, community groups, charities, environmental organisations and local leaders from across Cornwall
The day will be an opportunity to:
- Share ideas, experiences and learning
- Strengthen resilience to the climate emergency
- Build momentum for collective action
Keynote Speaker: Rob Hopkins
We are delighted to welcome , co-founder of the and internationally recognised author and speaker, as our afternoon keynote speaker.
The event will also feature interactive workshops exploring:
- Community energy
- Nature recovery
- Food security
- Local climate preparedness
The gathering is being organised by Community Energy Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (CECS), Cornwall Climate Action Network (CCAN), Community Energy Plus (CEP), and the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Climate Commission.
The event programme, including workshops and keynote speaker, will conclude by 4:00pm. The venue will remain open until 5:00pm for anyone wishing to stay for further networking and conversations.
Attendees are asked to bring their own reusable cup to enjoy tea, coffee and water throughout the day. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch and any snacks they may wish to have during the event.
The venue is also within walking distance of a range of cafés & shops in Truro city centre.
Workshop Overview
Throughout the day, a series of practical workshops will explore some of the key challenges and opportunities facing Cornwall’s communities, from local energy and food resilience to nature recovery and preparing for a changing climate.
Before and after lunch, three workshops will run simultaneously across the venue:
Morning workshops: 12pm - 1pm
Community Energy led by Community Energy Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, with further speakers to be announced.
Food Security / growing
Nature Recovery
Afternoon workshops: 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Food Security / growing
Nature Recovery
Climate Preparedness, featuring Manda Brookman and further contributors.
Across the Food Security/Growing workshops, we’ll hear from Sustainable Food Cornwall, Camel CSA, Grassroots Garden, Resilient Orchards Cornwall, and more.
Across the Nature Recovery workshops, contributors will include Cornwall Council’s Environment team, Bude Friends of the Earth, Budding Nature CIC and REACT.
The morning and afternoon Food Security and Nature Recovery workshops will be separate sessions with different content and contributors.
Event venue & nearby stays
Truro Methodist Church, 18 Union Place, Truro, United Kingdom
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