Your Green Future

 Politicians

Martin Horwood MP for Cheltenham

"The nature of work will have to change radically if we are to meet the challenge of climate change. I want Gloucestershire to be at the forefront of that revolution and Your Green Future is an important first step. I'd urge anyone concerned about the environment and about the future of work to come along."

Lord Paul Tyler CBE

"Anyone who has direct experience of the escalating demand for "green skills" - and their increasing complexity - will realise just how necessary this event will be. I am sure that all who participate will find it hugely worthwhile."

Chris Huhne MP, Secretary of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change

In a supportive letter about Your Green Future Chris Huhne wrote 'Climate change is the biggest challenge we face, and the time we have to address it is short. But it also represents a real opportunity to drive forward innovation, job creation and competitiveness, supporting the UK economy while playing our full part in tackling global climate change.'

Students

Gloucestershire Youth Parliament Members

'There is a real need for this conference; an opportunity to publicise green innovation with career opportunities!'

Oliver Warne, Member of Youth Parliament for Cheltenham and Tewkesbury

‘Young people need to be more aware of the opportunities which the green economy is generating.’

Robin Ellis, Member of Youth Parliament for Cotswolds and Stroud

“There is a real need for a dedicated event like this to inform those who are setting out on their careers about how the workplace will look when they get there. This event will give young people like me a vision of the massive potential for growth in the green economy – an economy that will be key to resolving global issues in the future.’

Sponsors

Joanna Page, Executive Officer, UCAS

"The green economy is growing evermore in both size and importance, and many of today’s young people will find themselves working within it.  UCAS is delighted to support the first ‘Your Green Future’ conference, which will not only provide information on the jobs available in this sector but also provide advice on the qualities and skills they may need to succeed in it.”

Rodney Huggins, Past President of Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland Chairman of Rotary Environmental Group

"What a wonderful enterprise for youth to be involved in the environment.  Congratulations particularly to those involved in Rotary in the Conference's organisation.  I look forward to hearing what occurs on 29/30 September 2010."

Martin Greaves, District Governor Elect

 "Your Green Future is important to Rotary on a number of levels, predominantly because Rotary has a policy to encourage people to care for the environment. Additionally, Rotary likes to be inspiring and instigate initiatives that wouldn’t otherwise get off the ground but if successful will become self sustaining. I hope other local Rotary clubs will come on board to support this exciting initiative.’

Additional

Tony Hawkhead, Chief Executive Groundwork UK

"The not-for-profit sector is and always has been a powerful driver of environmental debate and change.  Now, more than ever before, third sector organisations need to work with the public sector and with business to design and deliver innovative solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges from tackling fuel poverty among vulnerable groups to mobilising mass movements to deliver widespread education and behaviour change.  This is opening up a range of new career opportunities and it's great to see events like this highlighting those possibilities."

James Streeter, Principal Environmental Advisor, BG Group

“Management of environmental, or more broadly sustainability, issues is now an essential part of any business.  It is vitally important that talent is allowed to develop to meet the future demands of business.  This event is a significant step in the right direction”