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The Carbon Action Network Conference 2009 was the first conference under UK HECA’s new identity, the Carbon Action Network (CAN) and was held at the Queen’s Hotel in Leeds on 14 and 15 May.
The Carbon Action Network Conference follows the previously successful National Home Energy Conference - who’s first event was also held in Leeds exactly 10 years ago - and will continue to provide delegates with exciting and full programmes of informative speakers, site visits and seminars.
Following the announcement in January to unveil the Carbon Action Network, the Conference Gala Dinner also hosted the official launch event of CAN.
The 2009 Conference focused on the costs and consequences of climate change.
The overall costs of mitigation and adaptation are complex and difficult to determine, especially when considering the investment in industry and job creation that a transition to a green economy would bring.
Whatever the costs, many believe they will be far outweighed by the consequences of inaction. But we should never lose sight of the fact that a simple financial balance will never reflect the real consequences of failure to deal effectively with climate change.
As well as the usual emphasis on domestic energy efficiency and fuel poverty in relation to our theme, this year the Conference also touched on areas such as planning, transport, waste management. This reflected the Carbon Action Network’s expanded remit to encompass all aspects of the domestic-sector carbon footprint.