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June 2010

Tue, 29/06/2010 - 09:10 - 16:00
Central London

 This timely forum will offer delegates the opportunity to discuss what actions can be taken to ensure that the NHS becomes a leading sustainable and low carbon organisation.

Tue, 29/06/2010 (All day)
CHURCH HOUSE CONFERENCE CENTRE WESTMINSTER LONDON

Delivering a low carbon future. GovToday are holding their Annual Summit which looks at the progress of UK Government Strategy within the International arena.

Sat, 26/06/2010 (All day)
Leeds

Activists attending this year's conference will learn about sustainability, health and how to "green" a hospital ward.

Sat, 19/06/2010 (All day) - Sun, 27/06/2010 (All day)
Everywhere

Demonstrating the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling, the week aims to get people to give cycling a go all over the UK.  There are lots of workshops taking place to help you organise your event.

Fri, 18/06/2010 (All day)
Thistle Hotel Marble Arch London

This is a one-day workshop organised by the Combined Heat and Power Association, with support from the Department of Health and the NHS SDU.

Thu, 10/06/2010 - 09:30 - 17:10
Royal College of Physicians 11 St Andrews Place, Regent’s Park, London NW1

The objectives of this conference include "To increase knowledge and information sharing amongst clinicians and other health professionals about how social determinants of health affect the NHS and UK health system."

Wed, 09/06/2010 - 17:30 - 19:00
Adelphi Room, Royal Society of Arts, 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ

On behalf of the Sustainable Consumption Institute, you are invited to attend the launch of Professor Geoff Beattie’s forthcoming book Why Aren’t We Saving the Planet?

Wed, 09/06/2010 - 09:00 - 16:45
The Barbican, London

Delivering cash savings through sustainability

Drastic measures are required to reduce the public sector spending deficit. Sustainable initiatives should not take a back seat to cost reduction but instead be promoted as a complimentary practice to make cash savings. This conference explores the link between savings, sustainability and security of public services. This is a ‘must’ event for those charged with delivering a leaner, greener public sector and more robust public services.

Tue, 08/06/2010 - 17:00 - 18:00
UCL Basement Lecture Theatre, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London WC1E 7HB Entrance opposite Planet Organic

International Institute for Society and Health 2010 Public Seminar Series: Speakers: Dr Stephen Watkins, Dr Jennifer Mindell

Tue, 08/06/2010 - 09:20 - 16:30
ICO Conference Centre London

With issues such as the environment, public health and congestion for the transport sector to deal with on an increasingly limited budget, the challenges for sustainable transport field are great.

Sat, 05/06/2010 (All day)
Everywhere

World Environment Day (WED) 2010 is aimed to be the biggest, most widely celebrated, global day for positive, environmental action.

Commemorated on 5 June since 1972, WED is one of the principal vehicles through which the UN stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and encourages political attention and action.

Thu, 03/06/2010 - 18:30 - 20:30
The Khalili Lecture Theatre SOAS University Thornhaugh Street Russell Square London WC1H 0XG

Why the Legal System needs to Change to Protect People and not the Polluters

Speakers include top human rights lawyer Gareth Peirce, Civil Rights and Anti Racist Activist Suresh Grover with more to be announced