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Natural Resources in the Global Economy Debates - Debate 3
The third debate of the
Natural Resources in the Global Economy series
will take place on 17 January 2012 and the
motion addressed will be: This House believes
that when water is in short supply, engineers
should prioritise human needs over environmental
concerns. The series brings together engineers,
industry leaders, economists and policy makers
to debate some of the key challenges to securing
global supplies of natural resources.
Speakers will include:
Chris Binnie FREng, Independent Consultant and
water specialist; Trevor Bishop, Head of Water
Resources at the Environment Agency; Dr Sue
Cavill, Associate of the Water, Engineering and
Development Centre.
6.00pm for 6.30pm at The
British Academy, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace,
London, SW1Y 5AH
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For further details contact Holly Wright |
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 The
Royal Academy of Engineering is the UK’s national
academy for engineering and technology. As such, it
seeks to use its leadership position to strengthen
the contribution of UK engineering to sustainable
wealth creation and quality of life. Despite its
national remit, achievement of the Academy’s
objectives requires a global outlook. Engineering
research, practice and markets rely on transnational
flows of goods, services, knowledge and people, and
engineers have essential roles to play in addressing
the world’s most pressing challenges, including
climate change, global poverty and international
security.
The Academy's international
interests are growing and include: developing
relations with other national academies; leading
debate and public policy projects; promoting UK
engineering capability; and building capacity in
developing countries.
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