2008

November Feeding the World Are GM crops fit for purpose? Queen Elizabeth Hall, Nov 12 "This conference will examine, searchingly and honestly, the claims and counter claims of one of the most critical issues of our time". Charlie will be speaking early afternoon.

October University of Newcastle Agricultural Society Oct 23 Charlie speaking on "Sustainable Food: Threat or Opportunity". PPT Presentation

August CC presented Food - Health & Environment (PPT) at Karonlinska Institute's Nutrition Summer School in Izola Slovenia. He suggests the 'Common Agricultural Policy' should become the 'Sustainable Food Policy'. All agreed!

July Charlie spoke at the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival (Programme pdf p4) along with Joanna Blythman and Tim Lang (speakers graphic) in discussion about 'Tolpuddle to Tescos'.

March
CC Introduced the Living Rainforest Conference March 12 with "What is sustainable food?" (ppt). For all other presentations at Conference.

February

Charlie was interviewed by Food Programme Radio 4 on Ribble Valley Food Trail. Listen to whole programme or just Charlie's interview. New Ribble Valley Food Trail Site.

2007

October

International Food & Agricultural Trade Policy Council: Sustainability in Food and Agriculture - Role of Private Sector and Government Report

Look at recent PowerPoint presentations:
"CAP" for Karolinska Institute at Giessen Univeristy,
"Fairtrade" for United Co-operative July
"Food Miles" for Mitchells & Butlers,
"Cheap Food" @ International Union of Foodworkers 25th Congress March, and article on Pesticides for TGWU-Unite.
"Sustainable Food" for BCPC Conference 06

2006

Charlie fininshed his appointment on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. He now represents North West on National Trade Group of Rural and Agricultural Workers in Unite Union, and was appointed to the Food Ethic Council.

British Crop Protection Council Glasgow Oct

Charlie made opening presentation at BCPC Conference "Sustainable Food Supply" on 'Environment, Social & Economic aspects of Sustainable Food'

PAN & UK Food Group July

Charlie gave a presentation at the seminar: "Where does the most sustainable tomato come from?" This explored issues of smallholder livelihoods; farm worker conditions in UK; energy consumption and climate change; and corporate power in horticulture supply chains. Charlie did Labour Issues (Powerpoint Presentation at bottom of page)

Click here for copy of Powerpoint presentation

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