Scientists for Global Responsibility Conference and AGM 2007
Fighting over the Leftovers: Resource Depletion and the Potential for Conflict Saturday 6 October 2007 University of London Union, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HY
Natural resources - from those vital for life, such as water, to those vital formodern society, such as oil - are under increasing pressure. Factors such asover-consumption, climate change, war, and population growth are all importantcontributors to the falling resource base. And as resources become squeezed,the potential for conflict over what's left is growing. This conference willexamine the scale of these threats and what action is needed to tackle them. Main Speakers Climate Change and ConflictDan Smith OBE, International Alert Energy, Peak Oil and ConflictDr Mandy Meikle, Depletion Scotland Parallel Sessions Water and Conflict - Past, Present and FutureDr Stuart Parkinson, Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) Using Less in our HomesDr Alan Cottey, SGR Volunteering for SGRDr Philip Webber, SGR Cost: (incl. lunch/refreshments): £12 (unwaged), £24 (low-waged), £48(full-waged), with a 25% discount for early registration. JOIN SGR NOW and get a further 25% discount, plus help with travelcosts if required. For further details and to register, see:http://www.sgr.org.uk/conferences.html *********************************************************************Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) is an independent UK-basedorganisation of scientists, architects, engineers, and technologistspromoting ethical science, design and technology. Scientists for Global ResponsibilityIngles ManorCastle Hill AvenueFolkestoneCT20 2RD Tel: 01303 851965Mobile: 07771 883696E-mail: info@sgr.org.ukWeb: http://www.sgr.org.uk Help support SGR's work - become a member or an associate member. Fordetails, see http://www.sgr.org.uk/joinsgr.html
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