Recent and forthcoming events
Fourth International Conference on Community Based Adaptation (CBA) to Climate Change 21-27 February 2010, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
The conference aims to share the latest developments in adaptation planning and practices, priority sectors and measures at different levels and disseminate knowledge among stakeholders and actors. Practical Action has five delegates at the conference, taking a leading role in proceedings. Daily updates on the blog »
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change COP15 7-18 December 2009, Copenhagen, Denmark
This meeting offered a final opportunity for world leaders to forge an agreement to replace the Kyoto Protocol. Practical Action’s team was there to ensure they knew exactly what needs to be included. We also reported back on the all the events from the negotiations, via video, blogs and Twitter.
Science, Technology and Innovation for Poverty Reduction 9 December 2009, London, UK
Dr David Grimshaw, head of Practical Action's New Technologies programme, spoke on Designing New Technologies to meet Global Challenges. This seminar, organised by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, the Institute of Physics and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, showcased promising new areas of UK research in developmental sciences, covering a range of areas including mobile communications, disease control, and provision of clean water and electricity.
The Wave - Stop Climate Chaos march 5 December 2009, London
Throughout 2009, the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition has been pressing for UK Government action to end dirty coal and deliver renewable energy and give support to poor countries to adapt to changing weather patterns. This built towards a major event in central London on 5th December to demand a deal at the UN talks in Copenhagen that will radically cut global emissions.
Climate Change and the Implications for People and Poverty 4 December 2009, London
An interactive training course presenting an opportunity to examine and debate why climate change is a key issue for international development. It is aimed at anyone interested in climate change, its impacts and the ways in which people are already adapting their lifestyles in the less developed world.
Integrating Approaches: Sustainable Livelihoods, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation 3 December 2009, London
As part of an international series, Practical Action hosted a seminar bringing together academics, practitioners and policy-makers to explore the links between Sustainable Livelihoods Approaches (SLA) and approaches to Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. Presentations are now available to download ...
Educational Resource Launch 19-21 November 2009, Design and Technology Show, Birmingham, UK
Practical Action's Education team will be launching a new classroom CD resource, Getting Started with Sustainability, to support the new GCSE specifications for Design & Technology. Come and visit us at Stand B46 at the Design and Technology Show, NEC, Birmingham.
Global Day of Climate Change Action 24 October 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Practical Action South Asia joined 350 youths for a beach clean up in Colombo, followed by a march to raise awareness on the necessity to reduce CO2 emission in the atmosphere to below 350 parts per million to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.
Schumacher Conference 2009 17 October 2009, Bristol, UK
The annual Bristol Schumacher Lectures are Britain's premier environmental gathering. This year's theme is "From the Ashes of the Crash: rebuilding the new economics", and features lectures and workshops on subjects including a new deal for local economies, local money flows and low-carbon economies.
Climate Change and the Implications for People and Poverty 5 October 2009, London
An interactive training course presenting an opportunity to examine and debate why climate change is a key issue for international development. It is aimed at anyone interested in climate change, its impacts and the ways in which people are already adapting their lifestyles in the less developed world. A second course follows on 4 December.
Delivering Business Development Services to Rural Areas 21-25 September 2009, Nairobi, Kenya
Practical Action Eastern Africa organised a five-day regional workshop on Stimulating and Delivering Effective and Sustainable Business Development Services to Rural Areas, with particular emphasis on services for smallholder farmers.
Small is ... festival 5-6 September 2009, Warwickshire, UK
A celebration and exploration of Small is Beautiful, and what it means today, in a weekend summer festival in the grounds of The Schumacher Centre for Technology and Development, Practical Action's Warwickshire headquarters.
Sustainability in Design & Technology - KS 3&4 7 and 14 July 2009, Rugby, UK
A one day course for teachers giving practical ideas to help deal with sustainability issues in the new GCSE specifications and KS3 schemes of work.
Small is Beautiful Revisited 1-5 June 2009, Devon, UK
This course at Schumacher College in Totnes aims to encourage a deep appreciation of the ideas expressed in Schumacher’s work and how these concepts can be applied in the 21st century.
Governance in practice 28 May 2009, Oxford, UK
Practical Action, in partnership with Architecture Sans Frontieres-UK, ran a workshop to introduce some of the broader concepts about governance that academics and practitioners across the world are grappling with, both institutionally and on the ground.
Climate change and the implications for people and poverty 21 May 2009, London
This interactive training course from Practical Action Consulting offers participants the opportunity to examine and debate why climate change is a key issue for international development. It is suitable for campaigners, fundraisers, policy-makers, donors, programme officers and local authorities.
Farmer First Revisited book launch 22 April 2009, Houses of Parliament, London
Practical Action Publishing's book Farmer First Revisited was launched at the Houses of Parliament in London with a Dangerous Ideas in Development event organised by the Institute of Development Studies and the APPG on Debt, Aid and Trade. Book | photos
Hunger and Climate Change: some practical answers 7 April 2009, London
In this event, hosted by Practical Action, panellists including Professor Bob Watson, Chief Scientist at DEFRA, Patrick Holden and Dr Saleemul Huq discussed the new policies and technologies for agriculture that will be needed to cope with climate change. Presentations and audio are available online.
Towards Copenhagen: Sri Lanka and International Climate Change Negotiations 25 March 2009, Columbo, Sri Lanka
With a broad range of delegates, this meeting explored the issues and implications of climate change and international negotiations for Sri Lanka.
Development from Disaster: Owner-driven approaches to reconstruction for the 21st century 19-20 March 2009, London
This conference, organised by Practical Action's Access to Infrastructure Services programme, looked at research findings and practical experience of ODR and analysed them in terms of their political, economic, social and cultural contexts. Participants discussed a number of tools that various agencies are already using in ODR such as planning, participation, design, technologies, supplies/logistics, quality control and housing finance.
Strengthening the involvement of provincial councils in energy: a case as the agent of eradicating energy poverty 6 March 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka
A workshop to disseminate the findings of the energy poverty study and to create awareness on the avenues available and improvements required at the National and Provincial level policies to address the issue of energy poverty.
The fact and hidden truth on Sri Lanka’s impending energy crisis 3-5 March 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka
A three-day workshop to focus on: the energy crisis; policies for efficiency, conservation and management; renewable energy options; household level energy management; social and environmental aspects of community renewable energy systems.
Climate change campaign events March 2009, London, Coventry, Bristol, UK
A number of events for climate change campaigners, including a Climate Change Day of Action march in Coventry (19 March), the Change in Progress training day in Bristol (21 March) and the Put People First march in London, ahead of the G20 meeting (28 March).
Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction Process into Development 17 February 2009, Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
The Disaster Management Centre and Practical Action organized a workshop to discuss on “Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into Development Process”. Key objectives of the workshop were to assess the importance of disaster risk sensitivity in development planning process; draw the gaps in policies and practices to incorporate disaster risks; and derive a mechanism to develop guidelines / tools to develop Disaster Impact Assessment systems.
National seminar on plug flow type biogas systems 26 January 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Plug flow type biogas systems is an answer to the challenge of disposing organic waste including garbage & animal dung in an environmental friendly manner. Practical Action South Asia is organising a National Seminar on Plug Flow Type bio gas at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo.
