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FLYING IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE?
Methodist Church House
25 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5JR
Thursday 28 September 2006, 4.30 p.m.
ALL WELCOME
The reality of climate change is no longer disputed in serious circles. Instead the debate now is how to reduce it. Initiatives abound - energy saving and efficiency, recycling, carbon trading, environmental design. Can we really make the changes needed?
Global travel has increased hugely, and growth looks set to continue as people travel for holidays, for business and to maintain family ties in a world of migration. Much of that travel is by air, stimulated by low cost airlines and favourable tax regimes. But what about the environmental cost and the impacts of CO2 emissions and vapour trails at altitude?
In the face of climate change, can we - should we - keep flying?
To discuss these issues, ECCR will bring together speakers from the aviation, corporate and non-profit sectors and an audience of ethical investors, corporate responsibility practitioners, faith groups, NGOs, and other members of civil society.
Colin Beesley, Rolls-Royce Plc
The contribution of technical development to tackling climate change
Chris Goater, Airport Operators Association
An aviation industry perspective
Peter Lockley, Aviation Environment Federation
Achieving a sustainable future for aviation
Jason Torrance, Transport 2000
Aviation and climate destabilisation
Chair: Barbara Hayes, ECCR
This is an open event. All are welcome to attend. Please advertise the event through your networks.
Methodist Church House has wheelchair access.
RSVP: miles.litvinoff@eccr.org.uk
www.eccr.org.uk
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In related news, the Bishop of London, Rt Revd. Richard Chartres recently condemned flying as sinful. Chartres, who chairs the bishops’ panel on the environment, said: "There is now an overriding imperative to walk more lightly upon the earth and we need to make our lifestyle decisions in that light. Making selfish choices such as flying on holiday or buying a large car are a symptom of sin. Sin is not just a restricted list of moral mistakes. It is living a life turned in on itself where people ignore the consequences of their actions."
For more information, see: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-2281620,00.html
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