One-day seminar looking at positive solutions to reduce and mitigate the environmental impact of museums and cultural organisations. The event will both look at practical steps museums can take to reduce their carbon footprint and also the role of museums in contributing to learning, raising awareness & greening their communities.
This event takes place at The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, Notting Hill, London, on Wednesday 24 March.
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Join delegates from organisations including: National Museum Wales; Science Museum; Royal Academy of Arts; Luton Museums; Manchester City Galleries; Royal Pavilion & Brighton and Hove Museum; Norfolk County Council; Horniman Museum; Geffrye Museum; Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums; Museum of Croyden; and Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives.
Leading Speakers and discussion:
This event includes interactive sessions with:
Rachel Madan - Greener Museums
A serendipitous opportunity to work with the Tate Galleries (UK) on its sustainability strategy led Rachel Madan, a sustainability consultant with a decade of experience, to set up Greener Museums. She has created a company dedicated to the belief that all museums, anywhere in the world, can become greener and more sustainable. Combining her technical expertise in climate change and sustainability strategy with softer skills such as organizational change and leadership and advocacy development, Rachel helps museums and cultural organizations of all sizes to break through the barriers to more sustainable practices.
http://www.greenermuseums.org/
Bridget McKenzie - Director, Flow Associates
Bridget writes the Ecology in Cultural Heritage blog and is director of Flow Associates - a consultancy working with the cultural sector, helping them engage with audiences, use digital technologies and build capacity. Before that she was head of learning at the British Library. I've also worked for a number of other organisations, being Education Officer for the Tate, helping to set up the Artworks Awards, Young at Art and other projects. Bridget will be running an interactive session on the role of museums in contributing to learning, raising awareness & greening their communities, based on her Framework for Climate Action work.
Mark Hammond - Managing Principal, Purcell Miller Tritton (London office)
Purcell Miller Tritton are architects committed to an accredited green and sustainable agenda that delivers as high an environmental standard as possible. The practice endeavours to minimise a building's environmental impact both locally and globally. Designs minimise energy use through passive measures and incorporate natural materials from renewable sources. Carbon negative design is achievable and the use of natural ventilation and reuse of water are harnessed within an overall design approach that ensures buildings meet the needs of the present without jeopardising the needs of future generations.
Dr Nigel Blades, Preventive Conservation Adviser (Environment), The National Trust
Nigel Blades joined The National Trust from the Centre for Sustainable Heritage at University College London. An expert in both the practical and theoretical side of environmental conservation, Nigel will be talking about how The National Trust is already experiencing the impacts of climate change first hand and how they are committed to playing their part in tackling climate change by reducing the environmental footprint of everything they do. many Trust properties are already using small scale renewable technologies – energy generated from water, sun, wind and wood. These modern technologies have been chosen and designed to be compatible with historic buildings and sensitive landscapes.
Aims, Objectives and Moving Forwards...
The aim of this event is to enable dialogue and discussion within the museum community. The idea is to come and debate ideas with colleagues from museums, galleries and heritage sites of all types and sizes from across the UK. We will be looking at how we can take forward the ideas expressed and the approaches explained at this event to make a difference in the museums sector. We will work together as a group to explore where we see possibility and discuss what actions we want to take as a result of being part of this event.
Delegate feedback from Museum-iD events:
"It was a most useful day. Carefully thought through and tightly focused. The speakers were judiciously chosen and it had a lively pace but with time for questions. I cannot fault it – it delivered everything you promised"
Nigel Semmens, Director of Communications & Media, The National Gallery, London
"I found the day inspiring and useful. Myself and colleagues are benefitting greatly. The positioning of these events is spot on in terms of progression for the sector"
Anna Salaman, Head of Formal Learning, National Maritime Museum
"I very much enjoyed the seminar. I loved the practical advice rooted in experience. Engaging speakers - particularly helpful to hear about potential pitfalls too – they were open and frank...very refreshing"
Lynette Burgess, Learning Manager, Colchester & Ipswich Museum Service
"...I thought the seminar was excellent, very useful indeed. I think your more imaginative approach is great for professional development"
Andrea Bishop, Director of Collections, National Motor Museum
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Reserve your place online by credit or debit card for special discounted rate places. Or print off the PDF booking form and fax it back to reserve your place and be invoiced at the standard delegate rate.
