Bath Spa University hosting sustainable development event in Bath

Researchers from Bath Spa University are presenting research about the recent UN Conference on Sustainable Development held in Rio at a free event in Bath. ‘Ways To The Future We Want’ is being held on July 12 at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institute from 10:00 to 16:00.

The aim of the event is to share research findings and provide a forum for local organisations to promote ways to achieve a more sustainable future. Speakers at the event will be from the following:

•  Bath and North East Somerset Council
•  Zero Carbon Bristol
•  Oxfam
•  Royal Agricultural College
•  Soil Association
•  African Initiatives
•  Tree Aid
•  Bath Spa University
•  University of Bath

Dr Rebecca Schaaf, Subject Leader for Geography at Bath Spa University and organiser of the event said: “This event is a great opportunity for people in Bath and Bristol to find out how to make a difference by living a little more sustainably. During the day, the speakers and exhibitors will demonstrate what a more sustainable future can look like, and how we can all play our part to reach the future that we want.”

More information including the programme is available at:

http://www.facebook.com/WaysToTheFutureWeWant
http://www.ssmbathspa.com/research/communities-and-social-identities