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Events
month | tableFrom 19:30 until 22:00
An evening chaired by the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, Bishop of Dorchester, with speakers Revd Prof Ian James, Diocesan Environment Adviser; Paul Valentin, International Director, Christian Aid; Revd Sarah Tillett, Vicar of Bloxham and Trustee of A Rocha and Tearfund. All welcome. Sponsored by the Oxford Diocese World Development Group. For information, contact Church Office at 01993 823788.
St James Piccadilly
From 19:00 until 20:30
What can be done to prevent greater world starvation? Chair: Mrs Gugulethu Moyo, International Bar Association. Speakers: Steve Wiggins, Research Fellow, ODI; Lord Melchett, Policy Director of the Soil Association; Alex Evans, Chatham House; Andrew Coker, UK Head of Corporate Affairs for Syngenta. Tickets £8 in advance from http://www.global-development-forum.org/gdf/applic.htm; limited tickets possibly available at door (none guaranteed).
Across the UK
From 00:01 until 23:59
Help to raise money and awareness for CAFOD. Information available at www.cafod.org.uk.
St James Piccadilly
From 19:00 until 20:30
Speakers: John Burns, London Bureau Chief of "The New York Times"; Stanley A Weiss, Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Tickets £8 in advance from http://www.global-development-forum.org/gdf/applic.htm; limited tickets possibly available at door (none guaranteed)
From 10:30 until 16:15
Main speakers: Francis Davis, Von Hugel Institute, Cambridge and Shari Brown, Project Co-ordinator, RESTORE, Birmingham. The conference will largely focus on migration and asylum issues, but will also include a workshop led by Mark Dowd from Operation Noah and a workshop on Eco-Congregations. Cost £10/£5 includes sandwich lunch and refreshments for those who book in advance. Further information and booking form available from David Jenkins, Administrator, Birmingham J&P Commission (Email: jenkins@woxon.freeserve.co.uk or tel. 01993 702654) or at www.birminghamjandp.org.uk.
From 19:30 until 21:30
An evening featuring all manner of clothing from a number of UK Fairtrade firms plus recycled and rescue textiles. . and even a Fairtrade clothkit made up in real time during the show! Tickets £7/£5. For information, ring 01235 515144.
From 08:30 until 08:30
Sust! celebrates its 5th anniversary with Fairtrade breakfasts on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of this week.
From 17:00 until 18:30
Introductory lecture by Professor Yadvinder Malhi, Environmental Change Institute (ECI). Part of the ECI week of public climate change lectures.
From 19:45 until 22:00
'After Black Gold' comes out of visits to areas of Ethiopia, specifically looking at how some coffee-producing areas of
the country are benefitting from the switch to Fairtrade. It is meant to be a follow-up to the film 'Black Gold'. Speakers are Joe Human and Fairtrade Foundation patron George Alagiah. Refreshments will be served, and Chesham High School students will perform a drama.
From 17:00 until 18:30
Lecture by Cameron Hepburn, Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment. Part of the Environmental Change Institute's series of public lectures on climate change.
From 17:00 until 18:30
Lecture by Dr Nick Eyre, Environmental Change Institute (ECI). Part of ECI's week of public climate change lectures.
St James Piccadilly
From 19:00 until 20:30
Should countries liberalise trade before establishing industries? Or ignore the western "recipe" in favour of that followed by South Korea and other newly industrialised states? Chair: Trevor Williams, Chief Economist of Lloyds TSB. Speakers: Ha-Joon Chang, Reader in Economics at Cambridge and author of "Kicking away the Ladder"; Geoffrey Clinton-Brown, MP, Shadow Secretary of State for International Development; Claire Melamed, Policy Coordinator, Action Aid UK. Tickets £8 in advance from http://www.global-development-forum.org/gdf/applic.htm; limited tickets possibly available at door (none guaranteed)
From 17:00 until 18:30
Lecture by David Marshall, Dept of Atmospheric Physics. Part of the Environmental Change Institute's week of public climate change lectures.
From 14:00 until 16:00
Professor Jack Snyder (Columbia) speaks as part of the Global Economic Governance programme and "Refugees in International Relations" seminar series.
From 16:00 until 18:00
Panel with Professor Diana Liverman, Dr Benito Muller, Mark Lynas, Dr Chucks Okereke, and Dr Catherine MacKenzie. Part of the Environmental Change Institute's week of public climate change lectures.
From 19:30 until 21:00
Milton Keynes' Fair Trade shop shows current styles. Fairtrade refreshments provided. Tickets £10, including the refreshments. Contact Sust! 01908 232255 for information or to buy tickets.
From 10:00 until 16:00
Become a policy maker for the day and use the highly acclaimed Little Wittenham Model to decide on the energy choices for 2026. For further information, go to http://www.northmoortrust.co.uk/home/events/climate-change-workshop-oxfordshire
Banbury Town Hall
From 11:00 until 15:00
Entertainment by some of Banbury's many ethnic groups. Fairly traded foods, paper products, crafts and jewellery on sale.
Refreshments available
Refreshments available
Across the UK
From 00:01 until 23:59
Micah Sunday offers a chance for churches to pray and act on global poverty. For further information, go to the Micah Challenge UK website.
From 10:15 until 13:00
A worship service to celebrate being part of one world, followed by a lunch with foods from Africa cooked by members of the church.
From 13:00 until 14:30
Lecture by Dr Pam Berry of the Environmental Change Institute (ECI).
From 16:30 until 18:45
Lecture by Canon Anthony Harvey to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Church of England bishop George Bell, a leader in the international ecumenical movement and in working for peace and reconciliation. Lecture at 16:30; Evensong at 18:05.
From 11:00 until 13:00
Talk by Dr. Makkonen Getu of Opportunity International. Part of the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies' Open Lecture series.
Kirk Greene Seminar room, Africa Studies Centre
From 17:00 until 19:00
Presented by Doreen Massey, Professor of Geography at the Open University.
Cornerstone Arts Centre
From 19:00 until 21:00
A special evening combining photography, inspiring stories and wonderful music from Nigerian band Etran Finatawa. Tickets £7/£6. Sponsored by BMS World Mission. Call 01235 515144 for information and reservations.
From 07:30 until 09:30
The climate change challenge presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to develop new technologies to help in the move to a low carbon economy. Mike Mason and George King will look at the role of technology and the possible shape of future developments. This will be the third in a series of 'green breakfasts' hosted by Blake Lapthorn as part of its sponsorship of Earth from the Air exhibition. The exhibition is part of Oxfordshire’s Planet Earth Season. For more information or to register for this event, please contact: Kelly Benfield, E: kelly.benfield@bllaw.co.uk T: 01865 253268. Registration is essential.
St James Piccadilly
From 19:00 until 20:30
Could the EU help to make the UN more effective? Speakers: Rt Hon Lord Malloch-Brown, Minister of State, FCO; Mrs Maggie Black, author. Tickets £8 in advance from http://www.global-development-forum.org/gdf/applic.htm; limited tickets possibly available at door (none guaranteed)
From 15:30 until 17:00
Lecture by Dr Malcolm MuCulloch, Institute for Carbon & Energy Reduction in Transport.
From 19:30 until 21:00
How do we support survivors of torture? Reading Amnesty International group has invited the Helen Bember Foundation to discuss their work with survivors of genocide, torture, trafficking and rape who seek safety and refuge. Free, donations welcome. Information: 07900 886306.
From 17:15 until 19:00
Lecture by Professor Janet Momsen, Starr Visiting Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall.
From 19:30 until 21:30
Lord Wallingford, a member of Aston Tirrold URC, talks about the findings of the House of Lord's committee that reviewed the future possibilities of renewable energy. All are welcome, but if you are bringing a group, please ring 01235 850243 to indicate this.
Caversham Heights Methodist Church Hall
From 19:30 until 21:30
Symposium led by Professor J C Garforth of the University of Reading's Dept of Agriculture. Sponsored by Caversham One World Week Group. Information: 0118 947 2007.
From 10:00 until 12:00
Come to do Fair Trade shopping for Christmas presents.
From 10:00 until 15:30
CMS/CCOW Conference asking the question "In a global community, how do we define and live 'enough'?" Speakers: Rene Padilla, former international president of Tearfund; Jo Rathbone, National Coordinator for England of Eco-Congregations; Dave Bookless, National Director of A Rocha UK; Mike Rayner, Director of the British Hearth Foundation Health Research Group; Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative. £8/£6, lunch included. To register email cathy.ross@cms-uk.org or ccowinfo@fish.co.uk .
Witney Corn Exchange
From 18:30 until 21:00
Find out how community groups in West Oxfordshire are rising to the climate challenge, get inspiration to start your own group, find people to help you. Further info and to book a place (free) , contact jo@climatex.org.
St James Piccadilly
From 19:00 until 20:30
Is it true that only private companies from the North, in partnership with companies from the South, can ensure development? Speakers: Sir Paul Judge, Former MD of Premier Brand and President of the Royal Society of Arts; Karen Ellis, ODI. Tickets £8 in advance from http://www.global-development-forum.org/gdf/applic.htm; limited tickets possibly available at door (none guaranteed)
From 19:00 until 21:00
Reading Rising Tide launches its campaign to get offices and shops to turn off unnecessary lights. Talk by Dr David Shipnorth, followed by tour of Reading.
From 19:30 until 21:00
Global Problems Need Global Solutions, argues journalist Oliver Tickell. The Kyoto Convention, though adopted in early 2005 has failed in its aim to reduce greenhouse gases. In his new book, Kyoto 2, published in July 2008, Tickell sets forth an alternative for delivering the urgent carbon reductions that are needed, providing a compelling potential solution to the global climate change crisis. Discussion and book signing.
From 19:30 until 21:30
Vicky Cann of the World Development Movement (WDM) updates on the latest developments regarding European trade policy, including Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations. Short films; workshop activities; lots of discussion. Fair Trade refreshments. Information: 0118 958 6692.
Witney Corn Exchange
From 11:00 until 16:00
Fun activities, stalls and environmental advice and support. 'Bin Raiders’ superhero shows for children. Stalls on energy efficiency, recycling, sustainable transport and how to make reducing you carbon footprint fun. There will be local community groups, talks and advice on ‘being green’ to reduce everyday costs, games and activities, and the impressive 'Earth from the Air' exhibition. Fairtrade refreshments will be served. Organised by West Oxfordshire District Council and Climate XChange. Info: Debbie Haynes 01993 861349.
From 17:00 until 18:45
Lecture by Prof. John Toye.
From 17:30 until 19:00
Ed Scott, founder of the Center for Global Development, will speak. The Centre for Global Development and the Global Economic Governance Programme have just completed a consultation on the future of UNAIDS.
From 20:00 until 21:30
Stephen Mandel of the New Economics Foundation (and local Quaker) gives findings from his latest report on relief of debt in the world's poorest countries. Information: 0118 950 7736.
