National Ethical Investment Week & Manchester Literature Festival

National Ethical Investment Week *SPACES FILLING UP* To celebrate National Ethical Investment Week we are holding seminars in London & Manchester as follows: LONDON:: Monday, 14th October 2013, Evening :: 5.30 p.m., Venue :: The Social Stock Exchange Seminar :: ‘Real Clothes for the Emperor: Facing the Challenges of Climate Change' Kevin Anderson, Professor of Energy and Climate Change at the University of Manchester debunks some of the climate change myths and demonstrates how avoiding even a 4°C rise in global temperature demands a radical reframing of both the climate change agenda and the economic characterisation of contemporary society. Pradeep Jethi, CEO at the Social Stock Exchange, will introduce his venue and the philosophy behind it. John Eckersley, MD at Castlefield Gaeia, will talk about the ethos and ethical principles of Castlefield Gaeia and the theme of sustainable income. Sarasin & Partners will then be speaking on their innovative thematic equities and sustainable investment philosophy. This will be followed by drinks & nibbles at their Rooftop Café. To RSVP please see our Eventbrite page MANCHESTER:: Tuesday, 15th October 2013, Afternoon :: 3 p.m., Venue :: The Manchester Museum Seminar :: ‘Shaping the future in the face of climate change’ with Dr Alice Bows-Larkin Alice Bows-Larkin, Reader in Energy and Climate Change as part of the Tyndall Centre, debunks some of the climate change myths and demonstrates how avoiding even a 4°C rise in global temperature demands a radical reframing of both the climate change agenda and the economic characterisation of contemporary society. Simon Holman, Partner at Castlefield Investment Partners, will talk about the ethos of Castlefield Gaeia and how this creates sustainable income. Sarasin & Partners will then be speaking on their innovative thematic equities and sustainable investment philosophy. Followed by an exclusive drinks and food reception at 5pm, and then an evening event at the same venue, sponsored by Gaeia: Manchester Literature Festival :: 'Shackleton's Man Goes South' with Tony White Evening :: 6 p.m., Venue :: The Manchester Museum “Shackleton’s Man Goes South” - acclaimed author Tony White will be in conversation with Gregory Norminton on his bold and gripping new novel exploring the potential political, social and cultural impacts of climate change, in conjunction with Gaeia's sponsoring of Manchester Literature Festival. To RSVP, please email your details and which event you’d like to attend, to events@gaeia.com. or see our Eventbrite page See more about NEIW: http://www.neiw.org/