This event was run by the first incarnation of CovCAN, which was then called CoventryCAN. This report is copied from an announcement on CWLEP. The event took place in Coventry Council House during the afternoon of Saturday 11 March 2017 to celebrate International Women’s Day.

To celebrate International Women’s Day as part of Coventry’s Go Green Week, CoventryCAN has brought together a panel of inspirational Coventry women who are working hard to create a more sustainable future for our region and beyond. Join us to hear their stories of what they do and why they do it…

Welcome by Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Pam Thomas, University of Warwick

Mary Creagh MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee, Coventry born and raised! Recently helped get microbeads banned.

Dr Alice Mah, University of Warwick, ERC Research Grant Toxic Expertise.

Professor Shuli Liu, Coventry University, 15 years research experience in Low Carbon Cities, awarded over £1.7 million in funding.

Jacqui Staunton, Climate Change Solutions Ltd. Project Director and lifelong environmentalist

Bernie McCulloch, West Midlands Housing

Dr. Jenny Cooper, Independent Energy Innovation Specialist

Become a Green Woman

You can find out about small, easy actions you can take to help combat climate change with CoventryCAN and the international 1 Million Women initiative. “We’re building a movement of strong, inspirational women and girls acting on climate change through the way we live. Join us & be counted.” 1 Million Women.

Includes free networking nibbles and drinks

Intended audience age 14+ but children are welcome. A small reading and colouring corner will be located at the back of the room to help keep young children quietly busy.

FUNDING: University of Warwick ESRC Impact Acceleration Account grant ref ES/M500434/1