Oxfam are holding a series of REGIONAL CONFERENCES in the next month or so.
Theme
October’s programme of conferences will focus on the human impact of climate change, and the significance of the forthcoming UN climate change conference to be held in Copenhagen this December.
Learners will be challenged to understand the politics behind this controversial and contemporary human crisis, and work towards a young people’s declaration to go to politicians in the lead-up to the Copenhagen summit.
When and Where
Conferences are taking place in Birmingham, Bristol, London and Manchester.
At each event we will host up to 4 delegates from 25 schools in the local area, and attendance is free of charge
Workshops
All delegates will have the opportunity to participate in 4 workshops on the following topics:
Inspiring action in your school and community
Influencing decision makers
Understanding the issues
Campaigning to get what you want
Draft Agenda
| 9.30-10.00 | Registration |
| 10.00-10.15 | Initial address |
| 10.15-11.10 | Workshop 1 |
| 11.15-12.10 | Workshop 2 |
| 12.15-12.45 | Lunch |
| 12.45-1.40 | Workshop 3 |
| 1.45-2.40 | Workshop 4 |
| 2.50-3.30 | Final plenary |
Reserve Your Place
If you would like to express interest in attending one of these conferences, or discuss in more detail, please contact your nearest regional Youth & Schools Campaigner:
Birmingham Conference, Monday 12 October
Sophia Ireland
Tel 0121 634 3611
soireland@oxfam.org.uk
Manchester Conference, Monday 19 October
Jo-Anne Witcombe
Tel 0161 234 2793
jwitcombe@oxfam.org.uk
London Conference, Thursday 22 October
John McLaverty
Tel 0207 802 9981
jmclaverty@oxfam.org.uk
Bristol Conference, Friday 16 October
Jennifer Martin
Tel 0117 916 6475
jmartin@oxfam.org.uk
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