With a target of Net Zero by 2050, the UK has a daunting task ahead. Many groups would see the Government take a heavy-handed approach to a green revolution, including tariffs, subsidies, fines, and more, all to achieve their goals. 

At the same time, the market is driving innovation every day, as new companies, entrepreneurs, charities and scientists devise ways of doing more with less. We must encourage a productive and flexible economy that can solve the issue of climate change through growth and innovation, not through draconian restrictions that lower our living standards. 

All too often, revolutionary technologies face barriers to success –– restrictive government regulation, administrative hurdles, and lobbying on behalf of incumbents. This results in stifled progress. We need to remove regulatory barriers that stand in the way of a green Britain. 

This panel aims to outline the core principles of free market environmentalism and show how they can lead to a greener, freer, more prosperous society for future generations.

Panelists:

Hon George Brandis QC, Australian High Commissioner to the UK
Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP, Member of Parliament for Kingswood
Connor Tomlinson, Policy Advisor - British Conservation Alliance
Russ Tucker, CEO - Ivy Farm Technologies
Morgan Schondelmeier, Head of External Affairs - ASI (chair)

Details:

Date: Monday, 4th October 2021
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm (UK time)
Location: Exhibition Event Room, Manchester Central

The event is being held inside the secure zone of the Conservative Party Conference. You will need a conference pass to attend. Refreshments will be served.