Global Environmental Challenges, Local Responses

November 16, 2006

Keynote Speaker:

Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for International Development

Chair: Chris Leslie, Director, NLGN

Date: 4.00-5.20pm, Thursday 23rd November 2006

Venue: Buro Happold, 17 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PD

Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for International Development will deliver a keynote address: Global Environmental Challenges, Local Responses outlining how the local environmental action can improve quality of life and help to build green and sustainable communities.

The Secretary of State for International Development will argue that national and international leadership must be coupled with regional and local contributions with building more cohesive and environmentally focussed communities. This event will focus on how these challenges can be approached.

Also speaking at the event will be Cllr Jon Collins, Leader, Nottingham City Council.

Media enquiries and press accreditation to James Hulme on 020 7357 0116 or james.hulme@nlgn.org.uk

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