Nature Finance UK Conference 2024
2024-11-05 09:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | IET, Savoy Place, London
The City of London Corporation has positioned London as a global centre for nature finance, a topic that underpins action on climate. Members of the Livery Climate Action Group and their colleagues are invited to participate in the Nature Finance UK Conference on 5th November at a special discounted rate. Now in its seventh year, this is an important forum for professionals involved in financial innovation for the stewardship of land, water and nature: financial services providers, asset owners, investors, corporates, land managers and market enablers.
To receive a 20% discount on the event, the coupon code LiveryClimateActionGroup can be used when booking at https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/event/nature-finance-uk-2024/

Lord Mayor's Coffee Colloquy: SDG12 Responsible Consumption and Production
2024-11-05 09:15 - 11:15 | Mansion House, London, London, United Kingdom
The 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli 2023-24 Mayoral Theme “Connect to Prosper” celebrates our multiple knowledge miles, showing that the UK is a place where problems come to be solved. The Coffee Colloquies will demonstrate this, bringing together varied voices from in and around the city to talk about how their work supports the achievement of one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through fast-paced transfer of knowledge, and with a focus on connections and networking, the Coffee Colloquies will invigorate our knowledge miles as the World’s Coffee House.
UCL (University College London) are delighted to host this panel event on Sustainable Development Goal 12- ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’. The panel will be chaired by Professor Paola Lettieri (Pro-Provost, UCL East); Paola will be joined by a range of UCL academics as well as colleagues from Newham Council and the Green Alliance who will be showcasing their research and how their work supports the SDG. Do join us for a coffee afterwards for an indepth discussion of the themes raised by the presenters.
The panel will be introduced by host Alderman Alison Gowman.
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Biophilic Design Conference
2024-11-12 08:30 - 22:00 | The Barbican, London, The Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom
Never before has there been such an interest and urgent need to improve our physical and mental wellbeing, productivity and creativity as well as to reach net zero and mitigate climate change to create sustainable businesses and cities.

Join us for the first ever Biophilic Design Conference run by the Journal of Biophilic Design at the Barbican London on 12th November 2024.

Bridging the gap between research and practice – Explore the positive impact of Biophilic Design on the mind, body, environment and economy.

Keynote Speaker – TV presenter Oliver Heath
“I’m delighted to be presenting the keynote speech at the Biophilic Design Conference, particularly at time when the natural world that we are so reliant on is under such threat. With a growing awareness of the need for deeper nature connections across all aspects of our lives and building sectors, there is so much to learn from our peers, be that evidence, practice, case studies and approaches. Join us to engage, contribute, and learn.”

Many other respected speakers in this field from NHS, Dept of Education, CEO of London Wildlife Trust, Maggie’s Care Centres, British Institute of Interior Design (BIID), Living Future Europe, Stop Ecocide International, Stride Treglown, Buro Happold, plus leading architects, landscape architects and designers, planners, futurists, city councils, ecologists, wellbeing experts and more.

Mathew Freeman, President of BIID (British Institute of Interior Design) “The Biophilic Design conference is an educational opportunity for those at the fore, to share new developments and inspire those who seek to utilise nature’s influence and prioritise health and wellbeing.”

Learn how we can use Biophilic Design in city and town planning, every workplace, school, hospital simply. How we retrofit Biophilic Design and aim to weave Biophilic Design into the very fabric of buildings and cities from the outset before ground is broken and cement mixed.

Plus after the lights go down, in the Barbican conservatory there will be the world Premiere of “The Green Book: The Biophilic Suite” composed and performed by acclaimed musician Javier Rodriguez, commissioned by us and inspired by the Barbican.

Booking link here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/journalofbiophilicdesign/1205337

Electric Dreams 2024: celebrating women in energy
2024-11-12 12:30 - 21:00 | IET, Savoy Place, London
Join us at the IET for an electrifying day of celebration dedicated to women in energy – past, present and future – with an evening keynote by Professor Dame Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, chair of both the Climate Change Adaptation Committee and the Carbon Trust. Register here.
Afternoon panel sessions, with refreshments: 1pm – 5pm
Evening keynote lecture, drinks and networking: 6pm – 9pm
(During the registration process, please select to attend either the afternoon panel sessions (£15), the evening keynote lecture (sponsored), or both.)
Speakers at the afternoon panel sessions – all passionate advocates of diversity in engineering – include Anne Locker, Sahar Danesh and Ann Oakley (session 1); and Lesley Rudd, Yasmin Ali, Kenneth Dunn and Titi Oliyide (session 2). The panels are chaired, respectively, by Henrietta Heald and Dawn Bonfield, and each concludes with a Q&A.
The event marks the centenary of the founding on 12 November 1924 of the Electrical Association for Women (EAW), with Caroline Haslett at the helm. The EAW set out to educate all women in the new science of electricity, to relieve them from domestic drudgery, and to liberate them to pursue careers outside the home.
Branches sprang up across the UK and elsewhere, and the organisation – which helped to introduce labour-saving electrical items into millions of households – continued to thrive for 60 years, becoming a powerful engine of 20th-century feminism.
Building on the unique legacy of the EAW, Electric Dreams 2024 is a nationwide festival that highlights the achievements of women working in the energy sector today and examines the nature of their increasingly important roles in the transition to Net Zero.
Panel 1: What did the electricity pioneers of the past do for us?
Anne Locker, the Library and Archives Manager at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), relates the history of the Electrical Association for Women (EAW) and how it transformed the national conversation around electricity in the home.
Sahar Danesh, a chartered engineer and senior manager at the British Standards Institution (BSI) specialising in digital and emerging technologies, explains the role women have played in shaping standards to ensure that everyday household items are safe to use.
Ann Oakley, professor of sociology and social policy at University College London (UCL), is the author of more than 40 books, most recently The Science of Housework. She sets the achievements of the EAW in the context of the movement for science-based housework that swept Europe, North America and other countries in the early 20th century.
Henrietta Heald (chair) is the author of Magnificent Women and Their Revolutionary Machines, a centenary history of the Women’s Engineering Society.
Panel 2: Women and the energy transition
Yasmin Ali, a chemical engineer who develops and manages renewable energy projects, has delivered more than 100 talks about engineering and energy. She reveals the mission that inspired her first book, Power Up, which takes readers across the globe to reveal the bigger picture behind international energy systems.
Kenneth Dunn, an educator and community development activist, outlines how the introduction of a heat-retention cook bag – made by local women from local organic waste – has transformed the cooking process and energy use in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa.
Titi Oliydie, a senior process safety engineer, was named in 2023 the IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year. She demystifies the facts and fallacies about the green hydrogen industry, where she is a safety and operations lead in innovative electrolyser technology.
Dawn Bonfield (chair) is professor of practice in engineering at King’s College London, working with young engineers to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Lesley Rudd, the Chief Executive of Electrical Safety First, has worked in the energy industry all of her career. Lesley explains in this presentation how ESF strives to achieve its mission of ensuring everyone in the UK can use electricity safely in their home and provides some insights into her own career and what influenced it.
Public lecture by Baroness Brown of Cambridge
Together in electric dreams: tackling climate change
2023 was the hottest year on record – and 2024 is on track to beat it. We are seeing the global impacts of the changing climate. In 2022 we had 40oC temperatures in the UK, in September 2023 we had record temperatures globally – 1.77o above pre-industrial levels, and in April 2024 in India over 900 million people queued to vote in a 47oC heatwave made 45 times more likely by human-induced climate change.
Urgent action is required if we are to have a chance of delivering the goals of the Paris Agreement. Historically the UK has been a leader in climate action, directed by the Climate Change Act 2008, and the UK’s legislated 5 yearly Carbon Budgets. The 2020s were to be the decade of climate action with ambitious emissions reduction commitments set for 2030 in the UK’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted to COP 26 in Glasgow. We are almost halfway through the decade and we have some catching up to do.
Underpinning the decarbonisation of our economy is electrification – involving dramatic changes to our use of energy, decarbonising the electricity system and doubling its current size in the next 25 years.
The lecture will look at the growing impacts of climate change, underlining the need for urgent action. It will examine the implications of electrification for the UK’s path to Net Zero by 2050. Finally, it will touch on the need for adaptation even if we achieve the global goal of the Paris Agreement.

A Digital and Flourishing Built Environment
2024-11-13 18:00 - 19:15 | Online event
Join us to hear from Professor Dave Philp and Neil Thompson who will talk us through the challenges and opportunities of a digital Built Environment, including:
What is the Built Environment? Why is it different to Construction? The role of Digital Twinning and the application of Data, Technology and Change Management. Approaches to new build and existing estate. The challenges of Big Data. Social Value creation opportunities. Examples of developments. Current state of the UK market and Government Regulation.

Speakers:
David Philp MSc BSc FCIOB FICE FRICS FCInstES FGBC. Chief Value Officer – Cohesive
With over 30 years in industry, David is a Chartered Construction Manager by background. He has previously worked with Balfour Beatty, Mace and AECOM. As CVO at Cohesive he is responsible for driving customer-centricity and creating sustainable value for clients across their asset lifecycle and portfolios. David has been involved in delivering innovative projects, digital change strategies and digital asset management strategies across the globe in the UK, Hong-Kong, Singapore, Australia and the Baltics. He was seconded to the UK Cabinet Office in 2011 as Head of BIM Implementation and has been a key contributor to the UK public sector BIM mandate (GCS 2011-2016) he was also Chair of the Scottish BIM Delivery Group through the Scottish Futures Trust delivering the BIM requirements of the Scottish Government. He is chair of the CIOB Innovation Panel and CIOB AI report. He is also an Honorary Professor at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
Neil Thompson FIET MCIOB MDAMA.Director, Digital Integration & Delivery Infrastructure, Asset Management atAtkinsRéalis.
Neil is part of the leadership team responsible for a global transformation program which involves identifying and sharing digital innovation, creating new business opportunities and service lines, and encouraging cultural shift across an organization of over 55,000 employees. Neil’s passion lies in determining how to improve the design, build and operation of social & economic infrastructure, through integrated technologies and services. Tackling the productivity problem using his background as a construction manager, engineer and economist, he is working to redefine business models, harness robotics and apply digitally driven engineering. A chartered construction manager and engineer by background, Neil’s professional experience spans personal entrepreneurship, roles in global contractors and consultancies and work with SMEs. He has an MSc in Construction Economics and is an honorary associate professor at the Bartlett, University College London.

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LCAG All-SPOC Meeting
2024-11-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Online event
Catch-up meeting for Livery Climate Action Group SIngle Points of Contact only

Science-Based Targets, Greenwashing and Brownscraping: Net Zero in the Private Sector
2025-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Barnard’s Inn Hall, United Kingdom
Many companies are now required to have a “Science-based Target” for their emissions, but how do we stop these from becoming greenwashing exercises or, worse, incentives for “brownscraping” – concentrating polluting assets to hide them from environmental scrutiny? Instead of decarbonising companies and their financial portfolios, this lecture discusses the need to decarbonise products and services themselves. A company must be able to explain how they plan to stop what they sell from causing global warming – the rest is detail.
Speaker: Professor Myles Allen, Gresham Frank Jackson Foundation Professor of the Environment (2022-)
Professor Myles Allen took his first degree in Physics and Philosophy, followed by a doctorate in Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, both at the University of Oxford. He has worked at Oxford for most of his career, with early stints at MIT and the UN Environment Programme in Kenya, and is currently Director of the Oxford Net Zero initiative.
He has contributed extensively to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), including as Coordinating Lead Author for the 2018 IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C. He has published extensively on how human and natural influences on climate contribute to observed climate change and extreme weather risk, and the implications for adaptation and mitigation policy.
He was awarded the Appleton Medal and Prize by the Institute of Physics in 2010, and in 2022 a CBE for services to climate change attribution, prediction and net zero. In 2023, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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11th LIVERY EDUCATION CONFERENCE FOR HEADTEACHERS
2025-01-21 08:30 - 12:30 | Merchant Taylors’ Hall, 30 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8JB, United Kingdom
The theme of the conference is “Helping young people enter the job market”.

Our speakers will include the Director of Education from the Careers and Enterprise Company on their current plans together with an employer who is working with them and a school representative discussing work experience.

With space for 50 delegates from interested Livery Companies and 50 senior staff from secondary schools, the aim is to follow the presentations with collaborative round table discussions, developing and engendering possible collaboration and action points for the year ahead. Lively debate has informed the outcomes of the previous conferences and new school/Livery links have subsequently been fostered in a range of ways.

Livery Schools Link (LSL) has built up successful collaboration between Livery Companies and schools e.g. The continuing popularity and steady growth of our annual LSL Careers Showcase Event at Guildhall and the growing use of our HELP careers app. Please visit www.liveryschoolslink.org.uk for more information.
More information available here.

SPOC Forum
2025-01-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Online event
A discussion and feedback on the draft Guidance Note for SPOC Roles and Responsibilities

Why Does Britain Have a Water and Sewage Crisis?
2025-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Barnard’s Inn Hall, United Kingdom
The discharge of raw sewage into rivers, as well as major water companies’ financial problems, have become serious political and social concerns for the public.
British cities have faced similar challenges in the past, most notoriously the ‘Great Stink’ in London in 1858 that led to the construction of Bazalgette’s sewer. Then in the nineteenth century, many cities adopted ‘gas and water socialism’, taking utilities into public ownership.
This lecture asks, why did this happen, and through assessing the current system of regulated private ownership, also asks, should there be a return to public ownership?

Speaker: Professor Martin Daunton, visiting Gresham Professor of Economic History.

Martin is a British academic and historian. He was Master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, between 2004 and 2014. He is Emeritus Professor of Economic History at the University of Cambridge.He has written two books on the history of taxation in Britain – Trusting Leviathan and Just Taxes, and co-edited with colleagues in Berlin a volume of essays on the political economy of public finance in leading OECD countries since the 1970s. His book The Economic Government of the World, 1933 to 2023 was published by Allen Lane in 2023.
Register for attendance in person or Online here.

Climate Change: Material Choices for more Sustainable Products
2025-03-04 11:00 - 15:30 | Furniture Makers’ Hall, 12 Austin Friars, London, EC2N 2HE, United Kingdom
Materials have arguably the greatest impact on a product’s sustainability credentials so what are the latest developments and considerations to support greater environmental and social responsibility?

This event is focussed on examining some of the established and widely used materials in the furniture and furnishings sector. Experts from the industry will host sessions on foam, textiles, wood, leather and more.

Admission
Furniture Makers Company Members: Free (request promo code)
Non-members: £25
Lunch included.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/material-choices-for-more-sustainable-products-tickets-1117900974909?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=7d94417b29&mc_eid=da3dd7bb36

How to Manage Greenwashing Risks
2025-03-12 12:00 - 12:45 | Online event
Heart of the City: Lunch and Learn Online
On 12 March, join us for an online, expert-led Lunch and Learn: How to Manage Greenwashing Risks, where we’ll explore what greenwashing really means, the risks it poses, and how to ensure your sustainability claims are credible.
Confused about greenwashing? Join us as we explore its meaning, risks and how SMEs can manage its challenges with practical solutions with our guest speakers, Julia Cripps and Hannah Piper at Hogan Lovells.
This session will explore communication strategies, the value of third-party certifications (such as ISO norm, B-Corp and Science Based Targets initiative [SBTi]), and small, actionable changes that could make a big difference to SMEs. With examples and a practical approach, we’ll help you strengthen your brand’s integrity and avoid costly mistakes.
Register here

SPOC Forum - Biodiversity in the City
2025-03-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Online event
Join LCAG Core Group and SPOCs to hear about Biodiversity activities in the City of London with Ben Bishop, Environmental Resilience Officer at the City of London Corporation.
Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lcag/1512323

Data Centres - Implications for Water Sustainability
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:15 | Online event
Presented by Tom Cheesbrough, Manager, Design Integration EMEA, Vantage Data Centers
This webinar will examine the rapid growth of the data centre sector exploring the purposes of data centres, their construction and operation and their environmental impact. Data centres in Europe and the US are significant consumers of water, primarily for cooling purposes, with estimates suggesting that UK data centres use approximately 0.5 to 1.5 billion litres of water annually. However, these figures can vary based on the size of the data centre, the cooling technologies employed, and local climate conditions. As the demand for data processing continues to grow, so too does the emphasis on sustainable practices, including water management in data centres.
Reserve your place here.

In-person Lunch and Learn: Navigating the Net Zero Journey for SMEs
2025-03-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Planet Mark Offices, 39 Tabernacle Street,, London, EC2A 4AA, United Kingdom
Heart of the City and Planet Mark In-person Lunch and Learn
Join Heart of the City and Planet Mark to kick-start your SME’s net zero journey with actionable insights and networking opportunities – complimented with a free lunch!
This special Lunch and Learn, co-hosted by Heart of the City and Planet Mark, is designed to help SMEs take meaningful and practical steps toward sustainability. Gain actionable insights into measuring and managing your carbon emissions and leave feeling confident and empowered to implement changes that benefit both your business and the planet.

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Does Net Zero Mean the End of Livestock Agriculture?
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Barnard’s Inn Hall, United Kingdom
Diet and agriculture are borderline untouchable “third rail” issues in the climate debate. But with the global food system contributing up to an extra degree of warming by 2100, they cannot be ignored. Sensible policies are hindered by carbon footprinting conventions that distort the impact of methane – in both directions.
This lecture explains how understanding methane’s true impact shows that a sustainable livestock industry could be compatible with a stable climate, although it would still need radical change.
Speaker:
Professor Myles Allen took his first degree in Physics and Philosophy, followed by a doctorate in Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, both at the University of Oxford. He has worked at Oxford for most of his career, with early stints at MIT and the UN Environment Programme in Kenya, and is currently Director of the Oxford Net Zero initiative.
He has contributed extensively to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), including as Coordinating Lead Author for the 2018 IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C. He has published extensively on how human and natural influences on climate contribute to observed climate change and extreme weather risk, and the implications for adaptation and mitigation policy.
He was awarded the Appleton Medal and Prize by the Institute of Physics in 2010, and in 2022 a CBE for services to climate change attribution, prediction and net zero. In 2023, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.

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TALES FROM THE RIVERBANK – IS THERE AN ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS? WHO’S TO BLAME?
2025-05-12 17:00 - 21:30 | Wax Chandlers’ Hall, United Kingdom
With Dr Peter Matthews and Mark Lloyd
This year’s Plumbers’ Annual Lecture at Wax Chandlers Hall will explore the historical context of water management, the stakeholders involved, and the current crisis affecting our inland waters.

The press is full of the alarming state of the quality of our river waters and public trust in water companies is at an all-time low, with many quick to blame water companies for turning our waterways into sewers. But are they the only ones responsible?
In response, the Government has now launched an Independent Commission to assess the water sector and its regulation.
Its goal is to ensure the UK has a sufficiently robust and stable regulatory framework to attract the investment needed to clean up our waterways, speed up infrastructure delivery and restore public confidence in the sector. The Commission’s recommendations are due to be released in 2025.
Our keynote speakers will explore the origins of how we manage inland waters, the various parties involved, the current state of our waterways and the pressing public concerns regarding water quality. A critical examination will be made of the extent of the crisis and the political drivers behind the ongoing challenges with water management.
Looking ahead, we will investigate potential solutions, focusing on how to implement nature based solutions, catchment wide approaches that deliver multiple benefits for best value. What role should the regulators and regulation have, and how can we create a governance framework that fosters integrated, collaborative delivery across the many stakeholders involved?
Finally, we will consider the expectations of the public — how can we meet their demands and align our efforts with their perceptions, both now and in the future?
This Plumbers’ Annual Lecture is not to be missed and promises to be a fascinating evening!
Please note tickets are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Further details here on how to book

Programme
The event will start at 5:15 pm followed by the lecture at 6:00 pm. This will be followed by the drinks reception at 7:15 pm and an excellent dinner at 8 pm at Brasserie Blanc. The evening will end at approximately 9:30 pm.
Who should attend?

Liverymen and guests
Corporate Members and guests
Apprentices, trainees and students (special concessions apply)
Anyone interested in our rivers

Tickets
Lecture Only

£25 Standard (per head)
£15 Students and under 25 (per head)

Lecture and dinner at Brasserie Blanc

£85 Standard (per head)
£75 Students and under 25 (per head)

How to book
Members of the Plumbers’ Company
Please book through the members section of the website.
Non-members
Please book through CIPHE by scanning or clicking the QR code:
https://www.ciphe.org.uk/about/events-diary/wcop-annual-lecture-2025

SPOC Forum
2025-05-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Online event
A discussion on carbon calculation and mitigation with representatives from companies with nuances on approaches taken.
Heart of the City, introduced by Andy Melia (CEO) and Katie Rogers, will talk about the methodology behind counting carbon emissions for small organisations, the drawbacks and compromises needed and the online calculators that give some reliable standard measurements.
Stuart Mitchell, Livery member of WCIT, will present his bespoke but easy to use method for measuring travel and transport emissions.
In 2024, Tylers & Bricklayers commissioned an external audit with “We Are Isla”, to enable them to complete a benchmarking carbon survey at their Christmas Carol Service dinner. The findings highlighted the most effective ways to reduce the carbon impact of the event, and the Company is using that data to inform the content of their Climate Action Plan, and intend to proceed with further carbon measurements of future events. We will hear from Livery member and SPOC Kate Oldridge and Keith Aldis.
On the basis that what gets measured gets managed we will then look at some mitigations and pragmatic steps as well as personal pledges.

SPOCs to register in advance using this link.

London Cycling Festival
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-25 | Various, London, United Kingdom
Many events across London, mainly over the weekend of 24-25 May 2025.
In the CIty of London, Join us at Guildhall Yard on Sunday 25 May for inclusive, all-ages and abilities cycling activities as part of London Cycling Festival. Enjoy family-friendly rides, bike maintenance facilities, information stalls, and bicycle test rides.
See the London Cycling Festival website for full details.
https://lcc.org.uk/events-calendar/

Transforming the materials agenda for a sustainable planet: Opportunities and challenges
2025-06-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Online event
The Whitechapel Lecture:
Speaker: Professor Mark Jolly, FIMMM, FICME, CEng, CEnv
Professor of Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing at Cranfield University
We live in a materials world. Everything we use is made from materials extracted from the planet. Yet, our current way of making and using most materials follows a linear model: take, make, and dispose. This unsustainable approach is pushing the planet’s limits—if our production and consumption behaviours remain unchanged, we would need 2.75 worlds to meet our demands. But we only have one. To secure a sustainable future, we must transition to a circular materials world, where we minimise the extraction of raw materials and maximise the reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling of existing materials. Achieving this transformation requires innovations in mindsets, technologies, business models, and systems.
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Carbon Takeback: How We Will Stop Fossil Fuels from Causing Global Warming
2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Barnard’s Inn Hall, United Kingdom
Gresham Lecture
We have to stop fossil fuels from causing global warming – before the world stops using fossil fuels. There’s only one solution: safe and permanent disposal of one tonne of carbon dioxide for every tonne still generated by burning fossil fuels. But how do we achieve this without overheating the planet or stoking political conflicts?
This lecture presents a simple answer: make carbon dioxide disposal a licensing condition of the sale and use of fossil fuels.
Book here for in-person or online.

Professor Myles Allen, Gresham Frank Jackson Foundation Professor of the Environment (2022-)

Professor Myles Allen took his first degree in Physics and Philosophy, followed by a doctorate in Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, both at the University of Oxford. He has worked at Oxford for most of his career, with early stints at MIT and the UN Environment Programme in Kenya, and is currently Director of the Oxford Net Zero initiative.He has contributed extensively to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), including as Coordinating Lead Author for the 2018 IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C. He has published extensively on how human and natural influences on climate contribute to observed climate change and extreme weather risk, and the implications for adaptation and mitigation policy. He was awarded the Appleton Medal and Prize by the Institute of Physics in 2010, and in 2022 a CBE for services to climate change attribution, prediction and net zero. In 2023, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.

Net Zero Delivery Summit
2025-06-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Online event
The City of London Corporation will host the fourth annual Net Zero Delivery Summit on 23 June 2025 at Guildhall. The flagship event is held in collaboration with partners Sustainable Markets Initiative, the International Energy Agency and sponsors EY, Aviva, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), will underscore London’s commitment to innovation in sustainable finance.
Taking place during London Climate Action Week for the first time, the summit serves as the pivotal mid-point between each COP, ensuring continued momentum on climate commitments. Following COP29, a critical ‘Finance COP,’ the Net Zero Delivery Summit will bring into focus:

Scaling the transition finance market as businesses and nations decarbonize—a sector that could be worth $1 trillion by 2030 for UK companies supporting the shift to net zero.
The vital role of carbon markets in directing finance toward critical climate projects and scaling technologies needing for the net zero transition. It is estimated that the global carbon dioxide removal market may reach up to $100bn a year between 2030 and 2035.
The role of private finance as a crucial bridge for nature and climate preservation. With 55% of global GDP—equivalent to approximately £45.8 trillion—moderately or highly dependent on nature, mobilizing financial resources is essential for sustainability.
The role of private finance in the UK’s climate adaptation efforts, which the Climate Change Committee recently assessed as falling short of what is needed.

The Summit will reaffirm the UK’s steadfast commitment to leading in green finance, driving innovation and mobilising private capital to support the global transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation, Chris Hayward said:
“London stands as a beacon of innovation and leadership in the global green finance arena. As a global financial capital, we have a unique responsibility—and an extraordinary opportunity—to drive sustainable investments worldwide, paving the way for a net zero future.
“Achieving net zero is not just an environmental obligation; it’s an economic opportunity that can drive investment and innovation on an unprecedented scale.
“While climate action momentum may be wavering in some parts of the world, the Net Zero Delivery Summit reaffirms our commitment, bringing together global voices to drive the transition toward a greener, more resilient economy.”
Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King said:
“As global temperatures continue to rise, the UK’s leadership in green finance is more important than ever to unite global expertise to drive meaningful action against climate change.
“The City of London’s unique convening power enables us to unite leaders from finance, business, and government to drive net zero goals and champion sustainable growth.
“Through initiatives like the Net Zero Delivery Summit, we are demonstrating our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and building a sustainable future for generations to come and build climate resilience to achieve a truly sustainable City”.
Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Markets Initiative, said:
“London’s status as a global capital of green finance is widely acknowledged, but it has a deeper power thanks its ties to the Commonwealth and historic influence on the world stage.
“The Sustainable Markets Initiative, which was founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020 when he was Prince of Wales, draws together hundreds of CEOs from around the world who are focused on the unprecedented economic opportunities of sustainable transition.
“We look forward to the Net Zero Delivery Summit, and in particular to demonstrating how the private sector is getting on with delivering long-term value creation and a sustainable future.”
Claudine Blamey, Chief Sustainability Officer, Aviva, said:
“We’re delighted to be supporting the City of London as they host the fourth Net Zero Delivery Summit in London Climate Action Week.
“We are dedicated to promoting the transition to a sustainable future and believe that finance will be key to unlocking opportunities and developing long-term resilience. Collaboration between government and business is vital to get ready for an inclusive move to a low-carbon, climate-resilient and nature-positive economy.
“As part of our ambition to be a net zero company by 2040, we will continue to invest in the transition and engage with government and industry to advocate for it in the long-term interests of our shareholders, clients and customers.”
Gill Lofts, Global Sustainable Finance Leader, EY, said:
“In today’s unpredictable geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, there is a risk that sustainability is marginalised by more pressing issues. But, climate change poses challenges indiscriminately on a global scale, and must stay at the top of the agenda.
“Financial services firms are committed to understanding how best to navigate – and then drive change – to a more sustainable world.
“The sustainability focus is shifting, however, and financial firms are increasingly looking at how to manage risk, business resilience and revenue generation, and conversations across industry and government to help drive tangible action are absolutely essential.”
Gordon Bennett, Global Head of Environmental Markets, Intercontinental Exchange, said:
“Economics and financial markets are crucial for efficiently pricing and transferring risk, enabling the mobilization of capital to build the infrastructure needed to transform energy systems and land use, and incentivise the creation of a carbon removal industry.
“For over two decades, the UK has established itself as a global centre for carbon price risk management. ICE is pleased to collaborate with the City of London to underscore the role and importance of markets that price emissions, allowing governments and society to identify the most effective investment opportunities to meet decarbonisation goals.”
Sign up to the online livestream here.

Innovation for Resilience: Livery Company Collaboration
2025-06-24 15:30 - 19:00 | Urban Farmer Project, 18 Wine Office Ct,, London, EC4A 3JR, United Kingdom
SPOC conference 2025
15:30 – Arrive (tea and coffee available)
16:00 – Event open and LCAG AGM, including presentation of Mission statement and constitution
16:15 – Stories of Livery climate innovations – presented by:
Andrew Kennett CB CBE, Clerk to the Skinners
Rob Casey, Past Master Water Conservator
Joanna Knight, Court Assistant Furniture Makers
17:00 – Presentation on food issues for Livery companies (one of the most requested topics from 2024 conference feedback)
17:15 – Small group discussions about food issues
18:00 – Concluding remarks followed by networking, including drinks and canapes
19:00 – Close
PLEASE NOTE: Attendance to this event is limited to LCAG single points of contact (SPOCs) or LCAG executive team members.
Buy tickets here.

The Environment and Human Rights
2025-06-27 17:45 - 20:00 | Old Bailey, Central Criminal Court Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7EH, United Kingdom
Invitation to

City & Legal Lecture

The Environment & Human Rights
Insights from the Aarhus Convention: A lecture by Professor Áine Ryall, Chair of the UNECE Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee, Geneva

With Keynote Speaker

Professor Áine Ryall

on

Friday 27th June 2025

Hosted by Alderman & Sheriff Gregory Jones KC

Join us at the Central Criminal Court, where the panel will discuss the question The Environment & Human Rights, Insights from the Aarhus Convention.

Panellists include Professor Maria Lee, Professor of Law at UCL and former director and co-director of the UCL Centre for Law and the Environment, and Mark O’Brien O’Reilly, top planning barrister.

Guest arrival is from 17:45 at the Main Entrance of the Old Bailey for the talk beginning at 18:00 in the historic Court 1. The talk will end promptly at 19:00 and will be followed by a drinks reception until 20:00.

Dress code is business attire.

Should you wish to attend, tickets can be purchased for £25pp + fees via the Eventbrite link below –

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1365902112989?aff=oddtdtcreator

All proceeds from this event will go towards the Sheriffs’ & Recorder’s Fund.
For more information about the fund, please see the link below –
The Sheriffs’ & Recorder’s Fund – Supporting London’s prison leavers since 1808

Please note that there are a limited number of tickets available for this event, and only named ticketholders will be permitted entry.

Taking Action for Pollinators in London
2025-07-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB
Discover how to make our cities into havens for pollinators
Join the City of London Corporation and Pollinating London Together at the Tower of London for our second urban pollinator seminar: Taking Action for Pollinators in London. We will be joined by Prof. Katherine Baldock from the University of Northumbria, who will provide an opening key notes speech on urban pollinators, what they need and what we can do to help them. This will be followed by three inspiring case studies in which we will hear about the at scale efforts to restore populations of rare pollinators in East London; learn about how action plans have helped deliver strategic outcomes for pollinators in Lambeth; and understand how pollinators have been integrated into developments across London. This will be followed by a networking and drinks reception for all to share and pollinate new ideas!
Register here.

SPOC Forum - Decarbonising the River Thames
2025-09-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Online event
The River Thames is the heartbeat of London and many feel it is underused and a hidden resource. The Port of London Authority who are stewards of the River have committed to a Net Zero Plan and this is your chance to hear more and understand how we can all help. From net zero shipping to innovation and clean up.
For LCAG SPOCs only: Book tickets here.
Speaker: Grace Rawnsley.

Grace joined the Port of London Authority (PLA) in 2023 as the Director of Sustainability and Net Zero Transition. Her responsibilities include the PLA’s sustainability work on net zero and climate adaptation as well as water quality, air quality, and biodiversity. She leads the organisation’s first externally focused net zero strategy aiming to decarbonise river-based activities on the Thames. She has also overseen the PLA’s first-of-its-kind approach to biodiversity net gain in the intertidal zone. As well as kick starting the PLA’s partnership work on sewage discharges with the water industry.
Prior to joining the PLA, Grace spent 13 years at the City of London Corporation in a variety of sustainability and transformation roles. She developed the City’s first Responsible Business Strategy and led the implementation of the City of London Corporation’s climate action work. Prior to the City of London Corporation, Grace worked for a variety of well-known conservation charities including the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, and trained as an Ecologist.

THE CITY ENVIRONMENT DEBATE SUSTAINABLE UK CITIES: WHAT, HOW AND WHEN?
2025-10-02 16:30 - 19:30 | ARUP offices, 8 Fitzroy Street, 8 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BJ, United Kingdom
The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators is pleased to announce the second City Environment Debate, which will focus on creating sustainable cities. Our theme is based on United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 11: Making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
The Debate will be chaired by Cassie Sutherland, Managing Director for Climate Solutions and Networks at C40 Cities.
Reserve a place here.
Speakers:
1)
Pete Daw, Head of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, Greater London Authority (Topic: How London is achieving Sustainability).
2)
Dan S. Dowling, PwC Partner (Topic: The role of UK government and funding)
3)
Dr Paul O’Hare, Manchester Metropolitan University (Topic: Manchester’s Resilience Action Plan
4)
Michela Ravaglia, Head of Sustainability for Wates Residential (Topic: Housing and Property)
5)
Clare Sheffield, Cities Planning and Design, Arup Director (Topic: Designing for new and existing cities, including transport)
The debate will be held under the Chatham House Rule, starting with 10-minute presentations by the speakers, followed by discussion amongst the speakers and with the audience. Afterwards, there will be networking opportunities and refreshments.
The debate is free and attendance is by invitation only. Places are limited and available on a ‘first come first served’ basis. To reserve a place please register using the link. Please reserve a place individually.
Sustainable UK Cities: What, How and When Tickets, Thu, Oct 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM | Eventbrite
If you have any questions, or additional requests for attendance, please contact Allan Barton at barton.allan@outlook.com
The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators is very grateful to Arup for their generous sponsorship.

Speakers:
Pete Daw
Pete specialises in urban and environmental policy and is currently Head of Climate Change at the Greater London Authority, leading a team focussing on London’s climate change mitigation, adaptation, water and green finance programmes. Pete previously worked as Director of Urban Development and Environment at Siemens’ Global Centre for Cities, recommending technologies that could play a role in solving urban challenges in China, India, Italy, Greece and Saudi Arabia. He headed their partnership with C40 cities, writing on topics ranging from connected and autonomous vehicles to climate financing, and on Johannesburg’s first greenhouse gas inventory.
Daniel S. Dowling
Dan is the PwC Partner leading their sustainability and climate change strategy practice. As an expert adviser and business builder with twenty-three years of experience shaping strategy, technical and transformation services across public and private sectors, including deep specialism in the built environment, Dan is passionate about climate change, cities and international development. He champions the impact that better business, investors and cities can have on a climate, growth and society.
Dr Paul O’Hare
Paul is a Senior Lecturer in Geography and Development at Manchester Metropolitan University, whose research focuses on climate resilience, risk governance, and public engagement. He collaborates with policymakers and practitioners to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world environmental challenges. Paul served as a UKRI climate science ‘embedded researcher’, advising both MCCA and Manchester City Council on robust adaptation strategies. He is currently an Expert Advisor to the United Nations ‘Race to Resilience’ initiative.
Michela Ravaglia
A passionate advocate of sustainability, Michela currently leads Wates’ Residential, Developer and Contractor Group’s strategic approach to sustainability, delivering on the Group’s ESG commitments. Previously, she developed Mount Anvil’s first corporate ESG Strategy, and as Head of Net Zero Carbon and Passivhaus she covered a nationwide role at Stride Treglown, advising clients on. Michela’s background is in architecture, with specialisms in Passivhaus Design from the Passivhaus Institute and Sustainable Building Design from MIT.
Clare Sheffield
Clare is Arup’s UK Transport Planner Lead, heading Arup’s team specializing in travel behaviour change. She has always pioneered creative research and modelling techniques, specialising in understanding car ownership and use, demand management and the impacts of road pricing. Her career has spanned the public and private sectors, across the UK and globally. She co-led the development of the current Mayor’s Transport Strategy for London, developing a comprehensive evidence base and setting ambitious targets. A social scientist, Clare has worked on behaviour change and demand management schemes for over twenty years, in the UK, Europe, Asia, Australasia and the Americas.
Chair: Cassie Sutherland
Cassie Sutherland is the Managing Director for Climate Solutions and Networks at C40, supporting cities to accelerate climate action in energy and buildings, food and waste, transport, urban planning, air quality and climate resilience. C40 is a network of mayors of nearly 100 world-leading cities collaborating to deliver the urgent action needed to confront the climate crisis. Prior to joining C40, Cassie was the project manager for the London Environment Strategy and led the climate adaptation and sustainable development team at the Greater London Authority, working to manage London’s climate risks and impacts and improve quality of life. Cassie has a wide range of technical experience in buildings and energy including developing new carbon scoring tools for national energy efficiency schemes and assessing new energy efficiency measures while working at the UK energy regulator. She has also developed national government policy on smart energy systems.

SPOC Forum - Built with People: optimising sustainable work practices
2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Online event
For LCAG SPOCS only. Please Register here
Jonathan Louth will talk about an Architects’ Company initiative “Built with People” that is in development with other maker and construction liveries: optimising sustainable work practices and achieving commensurate energy reductions through combining technological developments with human skills.

Conservation Architect & Interdisciplinary Consultant for the Built Environment, educated at Bristol, Aachen, & Cambridge Universities: Jonathan Louth is the LCAG SPOC for the Architects’ Company with whom, since 2018, he champions “Built with People”, a UK initiative integrating dexterous skills with technology in the built environment that will encompass almost 70 ‘maker’ and some 22 ‘professional’ Liveries. Since 2013, Development Adviser to the British Order of Carmelites and Chair of Estates Group at Aylesford Priory, Jonathan Louth guides a development plan for conservation, green energy strategies, & landlord-tenant structures to secure the future of the estate. Architectural Advisor to the Guards’ Chapel Committee in London, Jonathan has been guiding projects there since 2020: the new Harrison pipe organ, low energy lighting, wind lobbies, roof maintenance & access requirements. Until 2024, these roles ran parallel over 24 years advising at St George’s RC Cathedral Southwark, 21 of them as Cathedral Architect.
David Bates will talk about his work with the WCON where he is encouraging members to exploit transformative learning and capability development methods through advocacy, as well as enhancing and sharing their green health (knowledge and skills) credentials especially when working as a multi professional team including the non-health or care sectors. David believes that the need for Planetary and Green Health should not be a distant dream but a social reality of our time fuelling our moral responsibility to act locally to have a global impact. The City and Livery is in a unique position to achieve this.

David is the Middle Warden and LCAG SPOC for the Worshipful Company of Nurses’ (WCONs). His interest and development of Green Health as part of the wider Planetary Health agenda manifested itself in his long career as a health advocate in the Army and Armed Forces following an extensive career as a burns trauma nurse, CBRNE defence adviser and latterly an advocate for promoting human security through climate action and sustainable development as core elements of maintaining the public’s health. David left the Army in 2021 but the Army didn’t leave him! He continues to champion the causes that he identified as being important to promoting planetary health as a Senior lecturer at the University of Cumbria where he teaches disaster response and humanitarian action.

Biophilic Design Conference
2025-11-17 08:30 - 18:30 | Westminster Central Hall, Storey's Gate, Westminster, London, SW1H 9NH, United Kingdom
We are at a turning point. Our cities — and our planet — demand new thinking. We need healthier environments, stronger communities, equitable economies, and a future that supports both people and nature.
The 2025 Biophilic Design Conference is where that future begins.
This is not just a conversation. It’s a call to action.
We are bringing together leaders in design, planning, ecology, health, education, and policy to ask one vital question:
How can Biophilic Design become the foundation for how we live, build, govern and grow?
From Ideas to Action
This conference focuses on real-world case studies, not just theory.
You’ll hear from innovators and practitioners who are already designing biophilic cities — where wildlife returns, air and water quality improves, mental and physical health is supported, and communities thrive.
But we go further.
We explore how these principles become policy — how governance, leadership and legislation can support this essential shift.
We’ll ask:

How do we reframe the urban agenda?
How do we help cities think differently about themselves?
How do we educate C-suite leaders and policymakers to act faster — and smarter?

This time we are close to Parliament. Come and experience a Biophilic Design experience like you’ve not seen before. Soundscaping and projections, mini Ted Talks, Networking, presentation of new research and case studies, material innovation, round table, attendee idea activation, plus exhibitors, great food and brilliant conversations. Meet new designers, new colleagues, reconnect with old friends and help us all make a difference to this beautiful planet we live on, and the lives of everyone dependent on it. We are nature, Biophilic Design allows the connection that is inherent in all of us to be present wherever we live, work and play.

Confirmed speakers include: Oliver Heath TV presenter and founder of Oliver Heath Design; Tye Farrow, Farrow Architects; Nick Grayson guru of Birmingham city’s green regeneration on Biophilic Governance; Dr Sally Augustin on the science of Biophilic Design; Steve Nygren, founder of Serenbe Biophilic Community; Sumita Singha on sustainability and biophilia; Davies White Ltd Landscape Architects on designing Biophilic play in schools; Luke Engleback on ecourbanism; Frankie Boyle on Light; Robert Delius architect and head of Sustainability Stride Treglown on Water in cities; Ulysse Dormoy on Infrared and sunlight; Simon Corbey Alliance for Sustainable Building Products; Julian Treasure from the Sound Agency and many more. Plus representatives from the RSPB, WT, NHS, Government and more.
Main headline speakers to be announced in July and September.
Join us in the very rooms where the Suffragettes met. Together our voices, actions and advocations are making a change for the better. Thank you for being part of this movement to heal our planet and help ALL life flourish.

What they said about last year’s conference:

“Such a wonderful, inspiring day! And also fabulous was reconnecting with others in the community from around d the world. Some who I haven’t seen for a long time and some who I’ve only met online. Just great!” Oliver Heath
“There are days that developments in climate change or politics can bring you down and make you wonder what the point is. Then there days like the Biophilic Design Conference organised by the Journal of Biophilic Design that lift you up and fill you with renewed motivation and energy. What a great day to load up on inspiration with all those ideas on how to bring more nature into our daily lives. It was a joy to be able to share some the ways we put biophilic design into practice. Thank you Ness for being the powerful connective force that made this enriching experience happen!” Gijs Bruggink, co-founder of ORGA Architect
“A joyful experience indeed”. Rachel Thurby

“It was a real pleasure to share insights and thoughts from myself and Living Future Europe at the Biophilic Design Conference in London on Tuesday, an event and gathering full of energy, passion and love around. As in a forest that brims with biodiversity, the conference illustrated a brilliant diversity of perspectives, a range of voices and presenting styles, and all with passion. And of course – a wonderful opportunity to network, share, connect and catch up with fellow biophiliacs” Martin Brown, Living Future Europe
“Had a fantastic time at the inaugural Biophilic Design Conference hosted by the Journal of Biophilic Design at Barbican Centre” Walls of Eden, Exhibitor. “It was a pleasure connecting with so many innovators and advocates pushing the boundaries of biophilic design across various fields.Excited for the collaborations ahead with those we met!”
“So many talented speakers covering a wide range of fields including architecture, interior design, landscaping, lighting, academia, education, health, finance and more. It was fascinating to learn about so many wonderful initiatives, buildings, products, research projects, communities and individuals making a positive impact on people and planet.” Kay Prestney, Author, stylist and sustainable interior designer.
“Thanks again for the opportunity to be part of your inaugural event at the barbican yesterday and to meet so many passionate and knowledgeable people and hear so about so many wonderful and varied projects and findings about biophilic design.” Jo Sanders, LSA International

“It really was fantastic. So well thought out. Each individual speaker gave real value to the event with the perfect amount of breaks.” Zoe, Beautiful Healthy Home

“Thank you so much for organising such an inspiring gathering and for being a true champion of Nature’s role in our everyday lives. I also want to express my gratitude for introducing me to the concept and community of biophilic designing. It’s eye-opening to see how we can reshape our environments by bringing nature back into our spaces, big and small. Your passion and drive made this meeting of minds happen, and I’m excited about the conversations and connections that emerged.” Robert Gardner, co-founder Rebalance Earth
“Thank you with all my heart for creating and putting together the conference💜 I loved it! I feel like I found my tribe watching it!” Laurel James, Bring in Nature
See more photos from last year: https://journalofbiophilicdesign.com/gallery-of-photos-from-the-biophilic-design-conference-barbican

Why You Need to Be at the 2025 Biophilic Design Conference
Policy, Place & Planet: Biophilic Design for Thriving Futures
We are at a turning point. Our cities — and our planet — demand new thinking. We need healthier environments, stronger communities, equitable economies, and a future that supports both people and nature.
The 2025 Biophilic Design Conference is where that future begins.
This is not just a conversation. It’s a call to action.
We are bringing together leaders in design, planning, ecology, health, education, and policy to ask one vital question:
How can Biophilic Design become the foundation for how we live, build, govern and grow?
From Ideas to Action
This conference focuses on real-world case studies, not just theory.
You’ll hear from innovators and practitioners who are already designing biophilic cities — where wildlife returns, air and water quality improves, mental and physical health is supported, and communities thrive.
But we go further.
We explore how these principles become policy — how governance, leadership and legislation can support this essential shift.
We’ll ask:

How do we reframe the urban agenda?
How do we help cities think differently about themselves?
How do we educate C-suite leaders and policymakers to act faster — and smarter?

Why Now?
Because we don’t have time to wait.
Biophilic Design is not a luxury — it’s a survival strategy.
It’s how we hit net zero targets.
It’s how we reduce pressure on the NHS.
It’s how we create access to green space, clean air, local food, and safe, welcoming public places.
It’s how we move from siloed sectors to joined-up solutions.
At this conference, we’ll connect research, design, science, psychology, and policy in one shared space — to learn from each other, to work together, and to build the cities of the future, today.
In the Heart of Government
Held just steps from Parliament, this conference is designed to shift perception and inspire action at the highest levels.
We aim to bridge the gap between:

Innovation and governance
Research and real-world delivery
Vision and practical tools for change

With 30+ expert speakers, 300+ attendees, 30+ exhibitors, and immersive, multisensory experiences throughout the day — you’ll leave not just inspired, but equipped.
Equipped with tools. With case studies. With ideas. With collaborators.
With something you can do — right now.
Let’s create Biophilic Cities of Nature
Join us to be part of the movement.
To lead the change.
To help define what comes next.

Location
Westminster Central Hall, Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London, SW1H 9NH

The Fuellers’ Duke of Edinburgh Future Energy Conference
2025-12-02 09:30 - 19:30 | Mansion House, London, London, United Kingdom
The fourth edition of The Fuellers’ Duke of Edinburgh Future Energy Conference will be held on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 in the historic heart of The City at Mansion House – the official residence of The Lord Mayor of The City of London.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
HRH Duke of Edinburgh is the Patron of this biennial Conference- an initiative started by him, in his year as Royal Master of the Fuellers.
The Conference, curated as a combination of a number of keynote speeches and high-level panel discussions and chaired by the Master Fueller, addresses the most relevant forward-looking issues of the energy industry and is held under the Chatham House Rule. It attracts senior energy-finance and technology executives from across the UK and internationally, members of other City Livery Companies and the members of the Fuellers. Like membership of the Fuellers, it is open to anyone who has an interest in Energy.
Speakers include senior professionals in industry and academia from across disciplines of science, engineering, finance, and government policy involved in the transition to a sustainable global energy future. By bringing together diverse knowledge, interests and experience we will explore these key challenges in an open and frank manner.
We aim to stimulate debate by sharing differences and building new relationships.
We hope to inspire the next generation of energy professionals. Experienced practitioners can network, while people new to energy can build new relationships.
Early Bird tickets are available until 20 September.
Book here.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
The Fuellers’ Duke of Edinburgh
Future Energy Conference
Mansion House, London EC4N 8BH
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
09:30 – Master Fueller, Introduction
09:40 – Keynote Speaker 1: Energy Outlook – A UK Perspective
Rt Hon Charles Hendry, Former Minister of State for Energy and Immediate Past President BIEE
10:05 – Keynote Speaker 2: Energy Outlook – A Perspective from the United States
Lucian Pugliaresi, President, Energy Policy Research Foundation, Washington DC, USA
10:30 – Panel 1: The Challenges & Context.
Chair: Jon Clark, Partner at EY-Parthenon.
The latest science on climate change – what new developments are we seeing? Political pressures (local and international – especially from the US), Economic Issues especially impact on the competitiveness of the general UK economy and the City specifically

Rt Hon Chris Skidmore*, Author of ‘Mission Zero, Independent Review of Net Zero’ – The Skidmore Report
Dr Mallika Ishwaren, Chair of BIEE, Group Chief Economist, Shell International
Dr Carole Nakhle, Founder & CEO, Crystol Energy

11:30 – Coffee & Networking
11:50 – Panel 2: Mitigation Technologies to assist the transition to Net Zero.
Chair – Professor Martin Freer, CEO, The Faraday Institution [Battery Developments]

Sam French, Chief Technology Officer, MorGen Energy [Hydrogen]
Tim Lines, CEO, Geothermal Wells LLC [Geothermal]
Dr Mike Bluck, Director of the Centre for Nuclear Engineering, Imperial College London [SMR]

13:00 – Networking Lunch
14:00 – Keynote 3: Adaptation & Enablement – Incentivising Investment
Basil Scarsella, CEO, UK Power Networks
14:25 – Panel 3: Adaptation & Enablement – Dynamic demand & Grid balancing, Finance and Policy responses
Chair: Basil Scarsella, CEO, UK Power Networks

Ben Wilson, President, National Grid Ventures, National Grid
Jon Butterworth – CEO, National Gas
Richard Nicholls, Brook Green Supply

15:35 – Coffee and Networking
15:55 – Keynote 4: Opportunities – What the changing energy world means for The City?
Dame Susan Langley, Chair, Gallagher UK (Lady Mayor 2025-26 – subject to Election) *
16:30 – Panel session 4: Opportunities for the City’s Investment Community
Chair – David Whitehouse, CEO, Offshore Energies UK

Adrian Topham, The Crown Estate
Jonathan Thurlwell *, Head of AI Policy OFGEM
Parminder Kohli, Chair, Shell UK

16:50 – Keynote 5: The Big Picture
Christof Rühl, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
17:15 – Closing thoughts and Call to action: Master Fueller
17:30 – Drinks reception
19:30 – Close
TICKET PRICES

Early Bird
upto 20 September

Full Rate
after 20 September

Fuellers
£240

£300

Other Livery Companies
£300

£360

All Other Delegates
£390

£450

ALL PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF VAT
