Events

29 May: Please join us in celebrating the great work that Progressio does

When: Tuesday 29 May, 6.30pm – 9pm
Where: Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QH

Progressio members, supporters and friends are invited to join us in thanking our departing Director, Christine Allen, for her contribution to the impact and achievements of Progressio over the past 11 years.

In her 11 years as Executive Director, Christine has steered us through some difficult times – but has always remained focused on making a real difference to the lives of poor people and communities around the world.

Please join us at this special event at Westminster Cathedral Hall to say farewell to Christine, look back on Progressio’s achievements over the last decade, and celebrate our continued commitment to achieving a better future for the world’s poor.

There will be drinks, snacks, videos to watch, some short speeches, and a chance to take part in our 'Waterproof Rio!' campaign action – but most of all, the opportunity to meet old friends, make new ones, and continue to play your part in people powered development!

All are welcome

RSVP to Lucy at Progressio to book your place

21 May: Rio+20 Earth Summit seminar

Monday 21 May. 7pm St Martin-in-the-fields, London. Details to follow.

23 May: The world we want to see: Rio +20 from a Christian perspective

When: Wednesday 23 May at 6.30pm
Where: Central Hall Westminster, London, SW1H 9NH (Nearest tube: Westminster, St James).

A panel discussion on Christian perspectives on the vital topics up for debate at Rio+20:

•    What is the world that they want to see? Is the green economy the answer?
•    What barriers need to be overcome and what progress must be made at Rio +20 to help achieve this vision?
•    How can the global economy be re-shaped to ensure greater equity and environmental sustainability?  Are their trade-offs between the two?
•    What kind of measures (sustainable development goals, new development goals?) would be helpful in driving the right kind of progress?

After this discussion, the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions.

The panel will include some of the most influential leaders in the field:

The Secretary of State for the Environment, the Rt Hon. Caroline Spelman MP
Rt Rev Peter Price, the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells
Nanette Antequisa, a member of the Beyond 2015 Advisory Group from the Philippines

The event will be chaired by Richard Black, the BBC News Environment Correspondent

28 June: The future starts today! Reflections on Rio+20

When: 28 June 7-9pm
Where: St Augustine's, Woodborough Rd, Nottingham, NG3 4QF

Organised by Nottingham Diocese Justice and Peace Commission

Freshly returned from the Rio+20 conference, Progressio Campaigns Officer Daniel Hale will reflect on what the conference means for poverty eradication and sustainablity from Progressio's unique perspective.

Refreshments + Stalls 7.00pm
Talk + Discussion 7.30pm – 9pm

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