Global Justice Shropshire

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Global Justice Now

Brexit, Trump and Climate Change – talk

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Hear Global Justice Now Director Nick Dearden speak about “Brexit, Trump and Climate Change” in Shrewsbury on the historically charged date of 5th November. Pulling together the threads of these three issues, Nick will give his insights on how we got into our current mess and, importantly, how we can get out of it.

Poster publicising talk on "Brexit, Trump and Climate Change" by Nick Dearden in Shrewsbury on 05.11.19

Join us for this free public talk at University Centre Shrewsbury, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ, from 7.30pm on Tuesday 5th November 2019. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. Everybody is welcome. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the night. Please email shropshire@globaljustice.org.uk with any enquiries.

Reading:
Five reasons modern trade deals are terrible for the climate, Global Justice Now, August 2019

Climate Change: Does it Matter? – talk

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Poster publicising climate change talk by John Vidal in Shrewsbury on 01.05.19Journalist John Vidal will examine the global environmental challenges that we face in this public talk. John, formerly The Guardian’s environment editor, will share his informed insights and respond to questions from the audience.

This talk comes ahead of the publication of a major report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).

Everybody is welcome! Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Where: University Centre Shrewsbury, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ.

When: 7.30pm, Wednesday 1st May 2019.

Entry: Free of charge. Attendees will be able to make a small contribution towards room hire, if they wish. This is on a purely voluntary basis.

Co-organisers: Global Justice Shropshire and Friends of the Earth Shrewsbury .

Contact: shropshire@globaljustice.org.uk .

Update: see this event and Shrewsbury namechecked in this Guardian article!

System Change to Stop Climate Change?

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Global Justice Now’s Head of Activism James O’Nions examines the question:

Do we need system change to stop climate change?

Listen to the arguments and join in the debate on the issue of climate change, which remains colossally important for (in)equality and the future of our planet.

Climate Justice talk, Global Justice ShropshireCome along to this free public meeting…

Speaker: James O’Nions, Global Justice Now

Where: Room 019, University Centre Shrewsbury, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ

When: 7.30pm, Tuesday 3rd July 2018

Contact: shropshire@globaljustice.org.uk

Reading:
Change the system not the climate, Global Justice Now, March 2018

The Spider’s Web film showing and Q&A

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The Spider's Web filmCome along to this fascinating free showing of The Spider’s Web film, which probes Britain’s transformation from a colonial power into a global financial power.

Take part in a Q&A session with the film’s co-producer John Christensen on this investigation into the world of Britain’s secrecy jurisdictions and the City of London.

John is chair of the Tax Justice Network. His investigations into the role of tax havens in the globalised economy started in 1978 and have included 14 years working on the tax haven of Jersey. He is a vocal critic of tax havens and is described as Jersey’s most prominent dissident.

Where: Room 026, University Centre Shrewsbury, Guildhall Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ.

When: 7pm-9pm, Tuesday 6 March 2018.

Organised by Global Justice Shropshire and Amnesty International Telford.
Contact: shropshire@globaljustice.org.uk .