Book now to learn more about environmental action

There is still time to book a place on Monday night’s (January 23) Suffolk Coastal Greenprint Forum when the spotlight will be on grass root community action on sustainability and carbon footprinting.
 
“Our Forum promises to be an excellent opportunity for local businesses, community leaders and individuals to find out from the head of BT’s sustainability and carbon footprinting delivery services, Graham Seabrook  what BT’s Sustainability & Carbon Footprinting Delivery Services is doing to help organisations reduce their Carbon Footprint.” said Andrew Cassy, Board Member of the Suffolk Coastal Local Strategic Partnership (LSP).
 
“Graham’s particular expertise is how to generate savings from the more efficient use of information and computer technology (ICT). This at first glance may not seem that important but research has concluded that the ICT sector globally is responsible for as much carbon dioxide emissions as those caused by air travel.
 
“He will explain how it is possible to make changes to reduce the energy consumption of ICT and the potential of ICT in making other parts of organisations more efficient helping to reduce costs and emissions at the same time,” added Mr Cassy.
 
Among the recent projects that Mr Seabrook will be able to call upon, is the calculation and management of the carbon footprint of the communications services which BT is delivering for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The second half of the Forum is a workshop led by Dan Wheals, the LSP and Environment Agency funded Groundwork East of England’s Community Environmental Action Advisor. He will help put the spotlight on what is being done at the grass roots level to reduce carbon emissions and prepare for droughts, floods, warm and cold temperatures.
 
“There are some really innovative and interesting actions and approaches being taken by our local communities, often with the support and assistance of the LSP or our advisor. Dan’s workshop will combine the knowledge in the room to help shape a Sustainable Green Communities toolkit that we hope will help more of Suffolk Coastal's communities take positive action to combat their changing environment.” added Mr Cassy.
 
The Forum and Workshop will take place on Monday January 23 at 7pm – 9pm in The Council Chamber, Melton Hill, Woodbridge, IP12 1AU and you need to book a place in advance. Please email deborah.wargate@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk, call 01394 444747 or visit www.facebook.com/GreenprintForum for the link to book online.