What will it be like to live in a Cornish village during the remainder of this century? How will life change for rural dwellers? It now seems certain that the impact of climate change and the gradual decline in global oil supplies will mean that things will change for us all during our own lifetimes and those of our children. It is equally certain, however, that if we act now and act together we can adapt our lifestyles to continue to enjoy the benefits of rural living in genuinely sustainable communities.

A community conference to highlight the challenges of climate change in a fun and interactive way is to be held at the Eden Project on Wednesday 31st October.

Organised by Cornwall Rural Community Council (CRCC) Community Energy Plus (CEP) and Cornwall Interlink, the 200 strong audience will watch movies, take part in a quiz and listen to leading climate change experts on the latest scientific thinking on climate change and its impact, plus what the community can do to reduce their carbon emissions.

There are 50 remaining places left and members of community organisations are invited to attend on a first come first serve basis. To express interest in attending or to find out more information please contact Douglas Polman on 01209 614 909 or email, douglas@wccn.org.uk

Peter Burton, CRCC’s Head of Community Planning and Development said “It really is high time that we move beyond individual activity to lessen our impact on the environment and look at the ways in which communities as a whole can work together to ensure we don’t compromise our children’s future. This conference aims to educate and inspire the groups we have traditionally worked with to take action now in ways which not only lessen our demands on the environment but also bring about a new sense of cohesiveness to Cornish villages.

This conference is sponsored by Defra’s Climate Challenge Fund, St Austell Brewery, Eden Project, Cornish Pirates, Cooperative Group, Howies, and, Climate Action Cornwall and Living Food of St. Ives.

More Information : Conference Brochure (1.1 MB Download)