08/10/2009: Chamber of Shipping: Cutting our Carbon: Can the shipping industry reduce its emissions?
Thursday, 8 October 2009
12:00 AM
Conservative conference - Thursday 8th October. 8.30-9.30
French room, Midland Hotel, Manchester
Title: "Cutting our Carbon: Can the shipping industry reduce its emissions?"
This year, we will be discussing the importance of cutting shipping's carbon emissions, and contributing to the sustainability of our seas.
Chair: Iain Dale.
Speakers: Julian Brazier MP (Shadow Shipping Minister), Jesper Kjaedegaard (President, Chamber of Shipping) and Richard Dyer (Friends of the Earth).
Breakfast included
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