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Economic Activities Reducing Greenhouse Emissions worksessions

Every area of economic activity will have to be involved in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and adapt to changing circumstances. This will involve not only manufacturing and ecosystems but also agriculture and service industries.

Agriculture

Chair: Prof. Chris Leaver
Rapporteur: Emma Duncan

How can current agricultural practices adapt, and operate effectively in a low carbon economy?

Agriculture

Manufacturing

Chair: Prof. Robert Ayres
Rapporteur: Mark Spelman

What more can be done by the manufacturing industry towards operating in a low carbon economy?

Manufacturing

Ecosystems

Chair: Prof. Yadvinder Malhi
Rapporteur: Dr Mick Blowfield

How can key sectors adapt to become sustainable in a low carbon economy?

Ecosystems

Services

Chair: Emma Howard-Boyd
Rapporteur: Prof. Rafael Ramirez

How should services such as the IT and Banking react to the potential barriers in a low carbon economy?

Services