Eminent writer and campaigner and former Co-Chair of the Green Party Sir Jonathon Porritt CBE joins us to discuss the ethical dilemmas and leadership challenges of a career in sustainable development.

For over 30 years, Sir Jonathon has provided strategic advice to leading UK and international companies to deepen their understanding of today’s converging environmental and climate crises. He was Co-Chair of the Green Party (1980-83) and Director of Friends of the Earth (1984-90), as well as a nine-year term as Chair of the UK Sustainable Development Commission and a 10-year term as Chancellor of Keele University (2012-2022).

Sir Jonathon is focused on intergenerational justice, supporting young people in their activities around sustainable development issues. He is also President of The Conservation Volunteers and is involved in the work of many other NGOs and groups.

He was made a CBE in January 2000 for services to environmental protection.

About our Cumberland Conversations series

Our Cumberland Conversations offer fresh perspectives on some of the most pressing challenges facing society today.

Join us here at Cumberland Lodge for the chance to engage with influential voices in business, politics, biodiversity, science, war, education, espionage, the arts, and more.

They’ll share insights and reflections on the tough decisions they’ve faced in their careers, and the ethical leadership lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Format

Guests are invited to join us from 5.45pm on Monday 8 September for refreshments before taking a seat for the Conversation by 6pm.

The Conversation will take place in Flitcroft, in The Mews conference centre at Cumberland Lodge. A short drinks reception will follow from 7.30pm to 8pm and tickets include a glass of wine, prosecco or soft drink.

You can find out more about our Cumberland Conversations series of events by clicking here.

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Please book early as tickets are limited.

You can book your tickets at: https://go.cumberlandlodge.ac.uk/CCPorrittWEB