2010

2 Mar: Womens Environmental Network - Gender and Climate Change Report Launch
Maria Adebowale spoke at WEN's - Gender and Climate Change Report launch. The report examines the gendered impacts of climate change on women in the UK and internationally and why it is crucial to involve women in climate change solutions and policies.  It includes research and interviews from COP15 at Copenhagen and global case studies.

24 Feb: Faith in the Environment Launch

The launching of new programme that supports faith communities in Waltham Forest. This programme aims to work with faith leaders and with people active within faith communities who are concerned about climate change and other environmental issues.
More information: Download our Faith and Environment leaflet

27 Jan: Hard to Reach? - Engaging diverse & excluded communities in work on climate change & the environment

One-day course aimed at a wider understanding of working with diverse communities and groups on climate change and the environment.

2009

1 Dec: Climate Change Risks and Vulnerabilities – Which Settlements and People are most Vulnerable to Climate Change?

Maria Adebowale, director of Capacity Global will speak at TCPA Sustainable Communities and Planning Conference - Social Justice, Climate Change and Planning.
Organised by: TCPA - Sustainable Communities and Planning Conference

18 Sept: 21 Years On - Diversity and the Environment Movement

The launch of  '21 Years On: Environment and Diversity'  report and manifesto. Professor Julian Agyeman, one of our Advisory Board Members and Professor and Chair, Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, Tufts University, will be the keynote speaker.

As part of the Every Action Counts programme, Capacity Global was commissioned to work on diversity, environment and sustainable development. The report is now completed and illustrates that 21 years on from one of the first conferences on diversity in the environment sector we need to build on the work that has been done to date and develop a future plan of action.

On the basis of the report Capacity Global will be launching a report and 'manifesto' of action required by the sector to include: BAME's (Black, Asian, and Ethnic minorities), disabled people and young people.  Baring in mind the need for collective action in a multi cultural society to tackle climate change putting  the issue of inclusion on the environmental agenda is crucial. 

1 Sept: Camp for Climate Action 2009 - Environmental Justice and Climate Change

Climate change and those who are affected and responsible, is an issue of privilege and power. Globally and within the UK, people of colour, working class and poor people and women disproportionately bear the costs of the social impacts of climate change, with higher levels of bad health records and economic instability. These groups are also disproportionatly at risk as workers from a decrease in industry. We will examine climate change from a perspective of challenging power and privilege, and will also examine our own power and privilege as individuals and as a "movement". As part of Camp for Action, Capacity will take part in the DIY Education Collective workshop. The workshop will be looking at Environmental Justice and Climate Change and how it relates to key issues like transport and incenerators.

28 July: SuScit Phase ll Workshop

Capacity Global has been working closely with those community groups, practitioners and  researchers, to continue to develop SuScit’s effective participation in developing future research agenda. Suscit will take the lead to continue this unique collaboration and to possibly replicate it in future with groups in different areas in the UK.

We will be holding a workshop with Suscit partners  to develop the next stage and future proposals with project participants and community members.

26 Jun: Just Cities Talk

The kids from Just Cities delivered a talk to a group of 10-11 years old, on understanding the issues behind climate and energy issues. Including problems and solutions, the latter including renewable energy, behaviour change, energy saving, changing travel and diet habits and looking at the global justice implications.

16 Jun: Tackling Climate Change, Reducing Poverty

The parliamentary launch and discussion of a report on climate change and poverty in the UK, 'Tackling Climate Change, Reducing Poverty'. The report was written by a coalition of environmental and social justice groups in the UK that includes Oxfam, nef (the new economics foundation), Capacity Global, Friends of the Earth and the Royal College of Nursing, amongst others.

The report was published in January 2009 and demonstrated that action was needed to simultaneously create jobs, promote a fair society and tackle climate change. This message is especially relevant in the context of economic recession and constrained public spending.

This event will bring together parliamentarians, government officials and third sector organisations for a panel discussion with: Alan Whitehead MP (Chair); Greg Clark MP, Opposition Minister for Energy and Climate Change; Simon Hughes MP, Opposition Minister for Energy and Climate Change; Maria Adebowale, Director, Capacity Global; Andrew Simms, Policy Director and head of the Climate Change programme, nef; Antonia Bance, Policy and Communications Manager, UK Poverty, Oxfam.

15th June: The Third Sector Climate Change Declaration Report Relaunch

Every Action Counts and Capacity Global will re-launch the Declaration and release a review report on the Third Sector Declaration on Climate Change's success so far.  They’ll be joining with representatives from Third Sector organisations including the British Red Cross, Green Alliance, bassac, Capacity Global, ACRE and the National Children’s Bureau.  Together, they’ll be building on critical understandings emerging from early take up on the Declaration and on the work of Every Action Counts to expand and develop opportunities and practice in this crucial area.

20 May: Towards a Community-led Agenda for Urban Sustainability Research: Insights from the Citizens Science for Sustainability Project

Capacity Global and Brunel University are co-hosing the SuScit end of porject event. The meeting will: showcase the innovative ‘bottom-up’ foresight process developed through the SuScit Project; discuss the agenda for urban sustainability research developed through our work; and, explore key insights for research funders, practitioners and policymakers alike. The meeting will include the premier of a short documentary film about the SuScit project and panel discussion with some of the key researchers, practitioners and community organisations who took part.

6 May: Every Action Counts Celebration

Capacity Global and its Every Action Counts partners were joined by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn in the celebration of the successful Every Action Counts programme (EAC), which has run over the last three years.

2008

28 Nov: Environmental Equalities: A Toolkit for Change

Environmental quality and quality of life for residents can vary enormously between different areas and communities.  How can we secure equal access to environmental goods and resources, such as clean air, green space and energy efficient housing?  Find out more about the tools available to help you respond to this hot topic in your local area. As part of this event, Iara Iudicissa, Capacity Global Project Officer will give a presentation on 'Environmental Justice and Inequalities: a Look at London'.

5 Nov: Green Means Go! - A Conference Focusing on Young People and Environment

Capacity Global will be hosting a workshop on Environmental Justice and Young People at the NCVYS conference. This year NCVYS will be looking at how the voluntary sector can encourage young people’s engagement with the natural environment, ultimately promoting their well-being and quality of life.

23 Oct: Fundraising for Community Groups Workshop

Capacity Global is offering a free half-day workshop for residents who aspire to develop or already involved in community projects. The event will provide the information needed to put together winning proposals for raising money for community projects.

2 Oct: Environmental Justice Code Semi

The Environmental Justice Code Seminar will be the first of a series of three Seminars aiming to discuss and create the UK’s first Environmental Justice Code as recommended in the Report: Environmental Justice in London - Linking the Equalities and Environment Policy Agenda by London sustainability Exchange and Capacity Global.

The first seminar’s main aims are to analyse London’s current political scenario in regards to environmental equality and to examine the barriers to the creation of the code and the potential outcomes for the groups most affected by environmental injustices in the Greater London. The Seminar is organised by Capacity Global with the support of London 21 and London Sustainability Exchange.

15/16/17 Sept: Understanding Environment, Poverty & Globalisation

A joint Capacity Global and Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development course which will explore the connection between poverty alleviation and environmental protection and will look at solutions at a national and global level. .
11 Sept: Culture, Ethnicity and Sustainable Behaviour Workshop

Maria Adebowale, Director of Capacity Global will be hosting a workshop on 'Culture, Ethnicity and Sustainable Behaviour', which is part of the Sustainable Development Research Network (SDRN) Conference 2008, entittled: Sustainable Development: New Issues, New Challenges.

The SDNR conference is the Network's annual forum for the dissemination and discussion of the new and emerging issues prevalent within sustainable development research and policy-making. Bringing together up to 150 representatives from research, academia, policy and the business and NGO sectors, the event provides a unique networking opportunity for SDRN members.

5/6/7/8 Sept: Green Party Stall & Presentation

Capacity Global will running a stall for 4 days at the Green Party conference and Maria Adebolwale and Iara Iudicissa will be delivering a presentation on: Inclusion, Engagement and the Environment and conducting discussions at the fringe slot.

As part of the conference, the Just Cities kids will take part in Jean Lambert’s Youth Platform . The key themes of the platform are: Can politians connect? What do we need to know? What would they hope to hear from us?

13 Jun: Fourth London Multi-Cultural Environment Fair and Conference

Maria Adebowale will be giving a speech on "Green Power - Green Futures" in the morning and Capacity's Steven Wong and Iara Iudicissa will be doing a workshop on "The power of Green - Jobs, Skills and Training".
Organised by: London 21 Network, Islington Environment Forum, UrbanBuzz Programme and the London Metropolitan University.

12 Jun: Love London - Environment Festival 2008

European dimension Panel discussion with Jean Lambert MEP and speakers Maria Adebowale, who will be talking about - the Just Cities project, which has brought together young people from London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels to engage with environmental justice issues and bring about positive change in their local environments.

28-30 May 08: Workshop: Environmental Justice

This course provides a unique forum to learn about and discuss issues around poverty, equality and the environment in the UK, Europe and globally. You will get a chance to investigate:

The workshop is in collaboration between Capacity Global, the Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development (FIELD) and Ruskin College. (ASET levels 1-3)

11-24 Apr 08: EcoRes Forum Online E-conference - Exploring the Ethical, Political and
Socio-cultural Aspects of Climate Change

The purpose of the EcoRes Forum Online E-Conference Series is to provide an easily accessible platform for moderated discussions among global stakeholders about the socio-cultural aspects of climate change. Conducted online, e-conferences encourage wide participation by circumventing the logistical hurdles of traditional conference formats. As part of the EJ Global E -Conference, Capacity will be running a break out group on Environmental Justice in the UK and Europe. More information about the Environmental Justice breakout sessions or join Capacity's EJ in the UK and Europe discussion on 11th April 08.

One Planet Cinema

One Planet Cinema is touring England to show you what you can do to help. Our free film tour will be screening a range of social and environmental films and will have experts on hand to answer all your questions. One Planet Cinema will be showing in:
10 Apr:
Location: The Mechanics Centre, Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess St, Manchester
Maria Adebowale, director of Capacity Global will be launching One Planet Cinema, at the Mechanics Institute and will be handing out free copies of the film 'Black Gold', for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own armchair.

8 Mar: Capitalwoman 2008

Capitalwoman is the major component of the Mayor’s ongoing programme of engagement and consultation with women in London.  The conference provides a unique opportunity for London’s women to have a direct dialogue with the Mayor on questions and issues of critical priority in their lives. This year’s conference will specifically aim to engage with and widen the participation of London’s young women.
Panel speakers: Maria Adebowale, Angela Davis, Diane Abbott MP

27-28 Feb 08: Short Course: Exploring Environmental Justice

Run by Capacity Global, Exploring Environmental Justice is a 2-day course that offers participants an innovative and exciting opportunity to explore and understand environmental justice issues.  If you're an activist, a member of a community group or an individual interested in the link between environmentalism, human rights and social justice, this course is for you.

21 Feb 08: Capacity Global and the Environment Agency, Thames Region: Diversity on Board

A joint event hosted by Capacity Global and the Environment Agency to recruit people from diverse backgrounds to the Environment Agency committees.  Capacity Global and the Agency are working in partnership to address diversity within the Environment Agency at committee level. Both organisations understand the value and importance of having a diverse and professional members with organisations like the Agency that play a key role in improving the environment and peoples quality of life. Capacity and the Environment Agency, Thames Region will be establishing further joint initiatives to support diversity.