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TOURISM AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Tuesday 22nd September 2009, Royal Geographical Society, London

The third in our series of evening discussions jointly organised with the Royal Geographic Society (with IBG) looks at the challenging and controversial topic of Tourism and Climate Change. Countries across the globe are reporting an increase in extreme weather conditions such as flooding and drought, and the travel industry is often lambasted by the media for its contribution to CO2 emissions. Join us for domestic and international case studies and to discover the projects that help mitigate tourism’s impact on climate change with the opportunity to network over a buffet supper.

PROGRAMME
6.00-6.30pm:    Arrival & Registration
6.30-6.40pm:    Chairman’s welcome and introductions: Trudi Drake former Environment Manager, British Airways.
6.40-7.00pm:     Keynote speech:  Dr David Viner, Programme Leader - Climate Change, British Council
7.00-8.40pm:     Presentations:
Ufi Ibrahim, Chief Operating Officer of the World Travel & Tourism Council
Prof. Geoffrey Lipman FTS, UNWTO
Stephen Farrant, Director, International Tourism Partnership
Case Studies:
Mr. Ahmed Moosa, the Maldives' Envoy for Science & Technology
Sanjika Perera MTS, Director, Sri Lanka Tourism
8.40-9.00pm:     Q&A Discussion
9.00-9.30pm:     Refreshments & Networking

Registration includes a buffet supper. Standard rate £65; discounted rate for RGS-IBG and Tourism Society Members £45. W www.tourismsociety.org  T 020 8661 4636.