Shaping a Greener Future: Decarbonising Road Transport in the UK

Add to Calendar 2009-10-15 9.15am to 3.45pm 2009-10-15 Europe/London Shaping a Greener Future: Decarbonising Road Transport in the UK

This special one-day conference offers a timely opportunity to examine market challenges, policy frameworks, and government funding programmes in the shift to low carbon transport. It will also explore the recent publications and initiatives released by government and transport authorities and consider how these will impact the road transport and automotive sector. A discount of £130 off the standard delegate fee is available for LowCVP members.

One Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London
Date:15 Oct 2009
Time:9.15am to 3.45pm
Website:Visit website
Contact:santino.pietrosanti@awbriefing.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7840 6091
Location:One Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London
Full Address:One Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London

Description:

As 19% of CO2 emissions in the UK are generated from road transport, it is imperative that the growing concerns of climate change and road transport emissions are addressed urgently. The Department for Transport's recent publications on the greener transport strategy, in conjunction with groundbreaking government funding initiatives, demonstrate that the step-change to low carbon transport will prove to be an important factor in shaping the future for UK industry, economy and society.

This special one-day conference offers a timely opportunity to examine market challenges, policy frameworks, and government funding programmes in the shift to low carbon transport. It will also explore the recent publications and initiatives released by government and transport authorities and consider how these will impact the road transport and automotive sector.

Speakers at the conference will include:
• Mr. Greg Archer – LowCVP, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (confirmed)
o Managing Director
• Ms. Rosie Snashall – DfT, Department for Transport (confirmed)
o Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure Policy Manager, Environment Policy and Delivery
• Mr. David Kennedy – Committee on Climate Change (confirmed)
o Managing Director
• Representative – Nissan Motor Corporation (invited)
• Representative, Low Carbon Technology Platform – Technology Strategy Board (invited)

Through a series of presentations from leading figures in the public and private sectors, attendees will have the opportunity to consider some key issues including:
• The Role of National, Regional and Local Governments in the Low-Carbon Transition
• Shaping and Promoting a Favourable Market and Industry Through Policy and Fiscal Measures
• Understanding & Working Effectively with Latest Legislation, Policy and Automotive Technologies
• Climate Change and The Future of Decarbonised Road Transport - The Next 10 Years

A discount of £130 off the standard delegate fee is available for LowCVP members. Members need to quote the reference '15LOW09' when making their booking.

For up-to-date information and to register your place, please visit the event website or contact Santino Pietrosanti at +44 (0)20 7840 6091.
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