We are honoured to have Professor James Dyke come to Plymouth to talk to us in this interactive event, on the occasion of COP28, organised in collaboration with Plymouth Global, where we will have to opportunity to explore what COPs on climate change actually do!

The event:

• Prof Dyke will critically examine the role of the COP meetings in galvanising international action on the climate crisis.
• Three local panellists will then respond to his points.
• After a short break for (free!) refreshments, we will reconvene for a Question and Answer session and public discussion with the audience.

This should be a fascinating and informative session with a climate expert who is engaging and accessible.

This event is free, but places are limited, and booking is highly recommended.

About the speakers

Professor James Dyke DPhil

James Dyke is an academic, writer, and author. He is an Associate Professor in Earth Systems Science at the University of Exeter. He is the environmental columnist for UK newspaper i and has written over 100 articles for international publications that include: The Ecologist, The Guardian, The Independent and The Conversation. His book Fire Storm and Flood: the violence of climate change was published in 2021 by Bloomsbury imprint Head of Zeus. James is regular contributor to UK and international media and has created two films on public engagement with the climate crisis: The Race is On (2019). and System Change (2023). System Change will be shown at the Plymouth Arts Cinema at 6 pm on 5^th December 2023.

Website: www.jamesgdyke.info

Twitter: @jamesgdyke Bluesky: jamesgyke

Panellists

Zoe Smith

Zoe has been involved in climate change and energy related direct action in and around the UK for the past 15 years and currently works as a land advisor for Westcountry Rivers Trust.

Olasumbo Olaniyi

Olasumbo is pursuing her PhD in Architecture with a focus on Spatial Justice, Displacement, and Migration. She volunteers for the Cityzen4CleanAir campaign promoted by UrbanBetter. Before starting her doctoral studies, she worked as a researcher for unique and pioneering organizations like RUBANOffice and African Futures Institute.

Katie Thiessen

Katie is a marine biology student and part of YOUNGO - the youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. She focusses mainly on the Ocean’s Voice Working group and also takes part in the UNFCCC subsidiary bodies in Bonn.

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We look forward to seeing you at this event!

In hope and solidarity,

Ricky, on behalf of Climate Action Plymouth

The future is always beginning now. Mark Strand

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