4th July 2026.
UNA Laser Summer Conference in Eastbourne on Climate Change
Global, ethical, mitigation and local imperatives explained by experts, supported by displays and discussion. In-person and online.
Register on Eventbrite here
This free hybrid conference addresses vital climate change imperatives.
In the morning, the ethical, energy and sequestration imperatives are addressed from the global perspective. For the local perspective, in the afternoon, a panel of specialists examines the adaptability and affordability imperatives. The conference will provide us with new insights on the effect of both global and local challenges, which will determine the quality of our futures. There will be an exhibition with displays from local and national environmental organisations.
PROGRAMME
09:30-10:45: Registration and coffee
10:45-11:00: Welcome by the Eastbourne Mayor and MP, as well as by UNA LASER Chair
11:00-11:45: The Ethical Imperative by Professor Terry Cannon (University College London and the Insitute of Development Studies)
11:45-12:30: The Energy Imperative by Professor Steve Sorrell (Sussex University)
12:30-13:15: The Sequestration Imperative by Ian Elgie (Chair, UNA Eastbourne), Gonzalo Alvarez (Chair UNA Climate and Oceans), Mozmil Hussain (Vice-Chair UNA Eastbourne)
13:15-14:15: Lunch. Bring your own; there will also be some sandwiches and snacks on sale for cash only.
14:15-16:15: Panel on Adaptability and Affordability Imperatives, with:
Following the conference, on Sunday 5th July, 11:00-12:00, there will be a guided walk around the famous Peace Path around Beachy Head.
UNA Laser Summer Conference in Eastbourne on Climate Change
Global, ethical, mitigation and local imperatives explained by experts, supported by displays and discussion. In-person and online.
Register on Eventbrite here
This free hybrid conference addresses vital climate change imperatives.
In the morning, the ethical, energy and sequestration imperatives are addressed from the global perspective. For the local perspective, in the afternoon, a panel of specialists examines the adaptability and affordability imperatives. The conference will provide us with new insights on the effect of both global and local challenges, which will determine the quality of our futures. There will be an exhibition with displays from local and national environmental organisations.
PROGRAMME
09:30-10:45: Registration and coffee
10:45-11:00: Welcome by the Eastbourne Mayor and MP, as well as by UNA LASER Chair
11:00-11:45: The Ethical Imperative by Professor Terry Cannon (University College London and the Insitute of Development Studies)
11:45-12:30: The Energy Imperative by Professor Steve Sorrell (Sussex University)
12:30-13:15: The Sequestration Imperative by Ian Elgie (Chair, UNA Eastbourne), Gonzalo Alvarez (Chair UNA Climate and Oceans), Mozmil Hussain (Vice-Chair UNA Eastbourne)
13:15-14:15: Lunch. Bring your own; there will also be some sandwiches and snacks on sale for cash only.
14:15-16:15: Panel on Adaptability and Affordability Imperatives, with:
- Laura Stronge and Marc Pohl (Environmental Agency on Coastal Protection)
- Lourdes Madigasekera-Elliott (Health Lead Officer from East Sussex County Council)
- Kate Richardson (Sustainability Lead from Lewes and Eastbourne District Councils)
- Chantal Lass (Climate Lead Officer for Wealden District)
- Councillor Cathryn Field (Rother District Council
- Matt Edwards (Cllimate Change Officer, Hastings Borough Council)
Following the conference, on Sunday 5th July, 11:00-12:00, there will be a guided walk around the famous Peace Path around Beachy Head.
1st -15th Feb. 2026.
Uganda Visit
Visit to Uganda by Ian Elgie & Christina Elgie to initiate new surveys for Mvule, Terminalia and Musizi trees for growth rates. Initiating new projects for clean stoves at educational institutions and visiting ‘Progressive Farmers’ active in sustainable tree growing. Documentary films taken and interviews conducted.
Uganda Visit
Visit to Uganda by Ian Elgie & Christina Elgie to initiate new surveys for Mvule, Terminalia and Musizi trees for growth rates. Initiating new projects for clean stoves at educational institutions and visiting ‘Progressive Farmers’ active in sustainable tree growing. Documentary films taken and interviews conducted.