Livery Climate Action Group

Biophilic Design Conference
2025-11-17 08:30 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | 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

Are We Prepared? - LCAG Conference 2026
2026-01-26 10:00 - 19:00 | Merchant Taylors’ Hall, 30 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8JB, United Kingdom
The Livery Climate Action Group Conference 2026 asks the question ‘Are we prepared?’
Book your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lcag/1850100/r/wb

Programme:

Is the City prepared for reporting and responding to the financial risks that will result from climate change?
Speakers to be confirmed
Keynote speaker – Challenges for Climate Change Adaptation
Baroness Brown of Cambridge (Professor Dame Julia King) DBE FREng FRS
Risks to Life ?
Tim Munday, MEng ACGI MCIWEM, Chief Environmental Resilience Officer, City of London Corporation
Dr Pierre Masselot, Assistant Professor, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Are our buildings prepared for climate change?
Philippa Simpson, Director for Buildings and Renewal at the Barbican Centre
How fragile is our food supply chain?
Speakers to be confirmed
Closing remarks
Sheriff-elect Keith Bottomley and Alderman Alison Gowman, CBE

Several schools will have their climate action display boards on show during the conferenceEnjoy coffee on arrival, a light lunch at 12.00, afternoon tea, and champagne and canapes to conclude.Ticket price £95 (early bird price £80 available until 19th December 2025)
Complete details of the conference programme will be published nearer the date.Supported by the City of London Corporation and The Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors

Thank you for supporting our conference. We understand that plans can change, and we aim to accommodate your needs as best as we can. Please review our refund policy below:

Refund Requests: All refund requests must be submitted in writing to LCAGevents@gmail.com at least 10 days before the event date.

Full Refunds: Full refunds will be issued for requests received 15 days or more before the event.

Partial Refunds: Requests received between 5-14 days before the event will be eligible for a 50% refund.

No Refunds: Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for requests made less than 5 days before the event.

Transfer of Tickets: If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another person. Please notify us of the transfer at least 4 days before the event via LCAGevents@gmail.com

Event Cancellation: If the event is cancelled by the organisers, a full refund will be issued to all ticket holders.

We appreciate your understanding and support. If you have any questions, please contact us at LCAGevents@gmail.com

Location
Merchant Taylors’ Hall, EC2R 8JB

Tackling Future Net Zero Challenges
2026-02-09 10:00 - 14:00 | King’s College Strand Campus, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
NET ZERO CENTRE
‘Tackling Future Net Zero Challenges’
Monday 9 February 2026
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NET ZERO CENTRE
‘Tackling Future Net Zero Challenges’
Monday 9 February 2026
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All Fuellers are invited to attend King’s College London Net Zero Centre’s Annual Event at 0930 for 1000 on Monday 9 February.
This is being held in the Great Hall
Launched in April 2023, the Net Zero Centre at King’s College London has made significant strides in advancing research and fostering collaborations around solutions to decarbonising society.
The Fuellers have seen the development of the Net Zero Centre and supported their events. At this event we will hear from King’s researchers working on four key themes:

Materials for Net Zero
Systems for Net Zero
Manufacturing for Net Zero
Carbon Markets

Lunch will be provided and there will be plenty of opportunities to network.
If you would to attend then please register, which you are encouraged to do early.

LOCATION
Kings College London, Strand Campus, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
[see map]
ABOUT THE NET ZERO CENTRE
The Net Zero Centre at King’s is dedicated to addressing the challenges of decarbonising our society and reducing the environmental impact of our manufacturing, infrastructure, and cities. It serves as hub for scientific, technological and engineering research geared towards this challenge.
Based in the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences (NMES), the Centre connects the departments of chemistry, engineering, informatics, mathematics, and physics. We catalyse links across King’s from geography and business to law, social science, and health to deliver innovative solutions for sustainable, healthy development, and environments.
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FUTURE EVENTS
Dates of future Company and City events are available by clicking here and also on the Events Diary.
The following event are now available to book:
LCAG Conference at Merchant Taylors’ Hall on Monday 26 January 2026 BOOK NOW
AFSEA Air Energy Conference on Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 January 2026 BOOK NOW
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Climate Risk and Insurance
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Barnard’s Inn Hall, United Kingdom
Why did coastal homeowners lose insurance while UK energy bills spiked after Russia’s invasion? Because risks started moving together. In this lecture, Professor Raghavendra Rau shows how climate extremes and geopolitics create synchronised shocks that overwhelm insurers and energy suppliers, pushing up premiums and bills. He discusses the basics of risk pooling, why it breaks under correlation, and what realistic fixes look like—from parametric policies and better building standards to smarter hedging and targeted support.

Professor Raghavendra Rau
Gresham Mercers’ School Memorial Professor of Business

Professor Rau was the Gresham College Mercers’ School Memorial Professor of Business. He is the Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Professor of Finance at Cambridge Judge Business…

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SPOC Forum - Sustainable Public Lighting
2026-03-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Online event
Is public lighting sustainable? Hear from Livery experts and the City Corporation
This SPOC event will be an overview by the Lightmongers Livery of the lighting industry’s contribution to local, national and international sustainability and will explain how the City Corporation use lighting in the public realm.

Book your free ticket here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lcag/1853273
Presentations by:
The Master Lightmonger 2025-2026, Graham Smith, has agreed to speak about the Lightmongers’ sustainability policy and actions.
Liveryman Perry Hazzell has agreed to give an overview of the lighting industry’s contribution to energy savings and improving the quality of life.
Ian Hughes, City of London Corporation, will explain the City’s policies and planning requirements as well as the lighting of the public realm for safety, ambience and heritage enhancement.

Graham Smith was born in Guisborough, formerly the North Riding of Yorkshire and grew up in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
His first job was at Middlesbrough Borough Council and he then moved to Hertfordshire in 1994 and worked for David Webster Ltd in a number of roles. In 2004 he moved to Cartledge Ltd before joining the Highway Electrical Association as Chief Executive in November 2016. He worked tirelessly to raise the profile of the HEA and its
member organisations within the highway electrical industry moving it forward into the digital age, and in turn raising the profile of the highway electrical industry itself – working with several related organisations such as Build UK, the Digital Policy Alliance and ADEPT providing industry best practice together with health and safety advice thereby raising standards and awareness.

Perry Hazell has worked in London within the lighting industry for over 18 years, progressing from the tools through supervisory and contract management roles, into operational and commercial leadership. His career has taken him from Principal Lighting Engineer to his current position as Business Manager at Southwark Council, where he leads strategy and policy for lighting and EV infrastructure. He is currently the Immediate Past President of the Institution of Lighting Professionals and led the Institution in its centenary year. He Chairs the London EV Officers Group, shaping policy and best practice across the sector.

Ian Hughes is the City of London Corporation’s City Operations Director (City Streets and Spaces) and leads on highways and is currently overseeing the project to relight the exterior of St Paul’s Cathedral.

Beyond Solar, Wind and Hydrogen
2026-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Online event
This SPOC event will look at what’s beyond solar, wind and hydrogen: when mitigation alone isn’t enough – where do we go from here?
Presentation by Professor Averil MacDonald
We were promised that moving to green energy would get us to net zero and then everything will be fine, but it turns out things are not quite so simple … We are already realising that wind and solar aren’t enough and energy saving can only go so far. Professor Averil Macdonald will look forward to the next 20 years and describe the new technologies that are coming down the road.
But, despite all the new technology, the modest-sounding 2°C average global temperature rise forecast will have serious consequences for the way we all live our lives day to day. We learnt at the recent LCAG Conference that we will need to adapt to the changing climate – everything from modifying our houses, to transport, to the urban environment and even food supply chains. This talk ends with a salutary reminder of what we will need to do to make life liveable at this latitude, Join us on Zoom, if only to find out why a clean bucket might be the most important thing to keep in your home.
Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lcag/2125790
Professor Averil Macdonald OBE DSc D.Univ HonFInstP FRSA

Averil Macdonald is Emeritus Professor at the University of Reading, was formerly Professor of Inclusion and Equality at University of Birmingham and has now joined the £11M Cornerstone project at Southampton University as EDI Lead.
Averil was awarded the international Bragg Medal and Prize (1999) by the Institute of Physics, London, the accolade of Woman of Outstanding Achievement in Science (2007) in recognition of her work in Science Communication, the prestigious Plastics Industry Award for Personal Contribution to the Industry (2007), Honorary Doctorates by the University of York (2010) and Kingston University (2015) and an OBE in the Birthday Honours list 2015 for services to women in science. In 2025 she was elected Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Physics in recognition of lifetime achievement encouraging diversity in Physics.
From 2019-2021 Averil was Master of the Worshipful Company of Fuellers in the City of London working alongside HRH Prince Edward the Earl of Wessex as Royal Master. Throughout her time as she championed future energy solutions to decarbonise the UK, with a particular emphasis on using hydrogen. Averil was Chair of the Board of UKOOG, the professional association for UK Onshore Oil and Gas industry, advocating decarbonising natural gas to generate blue hydrogen.
Averil’s other focus is supporting underrepresented groups in STEM careers. She was a member of the Women’s Business Council, advising the UK Government, sat on the board of Directors of WISE, (the Campaign for Women in Science and Engineering), and has served as a Trustee of the Science Museum Group, a Director of the Cheltenham Festivals and sat on the Court of Imperial College.

A Conversation about Sustainability between Dame Polly Courtice and Peter Simpson
2026-05-12 16:30 - 19:30 | ARUP offices, 8 Fitzroy Street, 8 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BJ, United Kingdom
This will be a free-flowing conversation between two exceptionally experienced people in the field of sustainability: the founder of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and a former Chief Executive of Anglian Water. They are both members of the Water Conservators.
Polly and Peter have been working in this field for over thirty years and during that time have seen the dramatic evolution of the sustainability debate in terms of politics, economics and corporate responses. Topics they will cover include:
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The evolution of the sustainability landscape – how politics, policy, and corporate attitudes have shifted over the last thirty years
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Tackling the competing demands of economic growth, demographic shifts, and climate and nature recovery
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Where is the water industry today and what barriers and opportunities lie ahead?
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What defines “sustainability leadership” today – how attitudes have changed and what is required of today’s business leaders to drive genuine change and positive impact
This will be followed by an opportunity to network, with drink refreshments provided.
The event is free and by invitation only. Places are limited and available on a first come first served basis. To reserve a place please register using this link
Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-sustainability-conversation-with-dame-polly-courtice-and-peter-simpson-tickets-1980963805067?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you have any questions or would like to suggest someone else to be invited, please contact Allan Barton at barton.allan@outlook.com
We are grateful to Arup for sponsoring this event
