Are animals important to the planet’s environment? Does harm to animals harm the environment?

Do animals have a place in our vision for a sustainable healthy planet?

Programme:

• 6 - 6.45pm Food, Refreshments & Stalls
• 6.45pm - 8pm Speakers
• 8-9pm Discussion, Questions & Stalls

Speakers (6.45pm - 8.00pm):

• Welcome & Introduction: ‘A snapshot of key issues’ by jagdeesh singh, London 21 Sustainability Network (12 minutes) – www.london21.org
• 'Does environmental impact affect animal life and habitats: local and global case-studies' Pardeep Singh, DEEP: Defenders of the Ecology & Environment of Panjab (12 minutes)
• 'London 's Food Habits: Meat & Dairy Consumption & its impact on the planet' by Chris Anderson, Animal Aid (12 minutes) - www.animalaid.org.uk
• 'Humans, Animals & the Earth: An Interrelationship' by Nitin Mehta, Young Indian Vegetarians (12 minutes) - www.youngindianvegetarians.co.uk

Open discussion and debate

‘Does the Mayor of London’s vision for a ‘sustainable world city’ include animals and wildlife?’