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The Delivery of Water Services in England & Wales – by Dr Peter Matthews, Water Conservators

The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators organised the 2023 City Water debate ‘Running Water’ at Bakers’ Hall on 21st March 2023. But in discussions afterwards, I realised that not all of the guests will have been familiar with the arcane details of the delivery of water services and I thought that it would be helpful if some of the background…

Catalysing the Green Development Plan

A redesign of the global finance system to place climate action, sustainable development and prosperity for all at the heart of a purpose-driven international financial architecture was the subject of a seminar at Saddlers’ Hall on May 23rd. A collaboration between the Financial Services Club, City-based financial services and technology consultancy Z/Yen and fund managers hexTerra, the seminar was entitled…

Do Laws and professions impede climate actions? – A City of London Event

This event was held on 18th May 2022 at Birkbeck University. This was an entertaining event which at the same time conveyed an urgent message about climate change, from Grandees of the City and academics from Birkbeck College, organised by Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli and Catherine Griffiths. Alderman Professor Emma Edhem (Chair), provided a “Legal  perspective” on the international collaboration…