Shared Planet 2008: 21 -23 November, Birmingham
Here's why you should put it in your diary and book your place now...
Image © Chris Woodward
Shared Planet is the biggest, most vibrant student event in Europe focussed on poverty, human rights and the environment.
There’ll be a huge line-up of speakers, workshops, films, debates, discussions and stalls to help you get to grips with, and take action on the global issues that concern you.
Book your a place now, or read on for more info..
Who’s gonna be there?
Caroline Lucas
Caroline Lucas MEP
In the European Parliament, Caroline is a member of the International Trade Committee and the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee. In 2007, Caroline was voted Politician of the Year by Observer readers in their annual Ethical Awards and in 2008 was judged one of the Guardian’s top “eco-heroes.”
Caroline will be one the panelists in a big Stop Climate Chaos Question Time event.
Kuapa Kokoo
Kuapa Kokoo
In order to combat the threat of the farmers losing out during the liberalisation of the cocoa market in 1993, a group of cocoa farmers came together to form a co-operative that would collect and sell its own cocoa for the member farmers’ own benefit.
A cocoa farmers’ organisation was founded and named “Kuapa Kokoo” which in the local language, Twi, means “Good Cocoa Farmers Company”. Kuapa Kokoo now sell about 1000 tonnes of their yearly output to the European Fairtrade market.
Young people from Kuapa Kokoo will take part in Shared Planet 2008 via a live video link up.
Tony Juniper
Tony Juniper is a well known environmental campaigner and commentator. From 1990 he worked at Friends of the Earth and was the organisation’s executive director from 2003-2008.
He is the Author of How Many Light Bulbs Does It Take To Change A Planet?
Tony will be the opening speaker of Shared Planet 2008.
Students at Shared Planet
Image © Chris Davy
You!
Shared Planet wouldn’t be what it is without the hundreds of students who come along to take part in the workshops, absorb new information, share their ideas and get inspired to take action!
If you book online before 7 November your ticket will cost £17, or £15 if you book as part of a group. Basic accommodation is also available at £3 per night.
So what are you waiting for?! Book yourself a place now!