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Join hundreds of us in St. Andrews on 7th November as we make our voices heard during the G20 finance ministers meeting.
Come along to the rally on the beach, hear about our solutions to the climate and financial crises we face at our ‘People’s G20 Summit’ and finish the day with a free screening of ‘the Yes Men Fix the World’ with director Mike Bonano.
To find out more and book your place go to: www.g20standrews.org
Outline programme of events on 7th November
Beach rally and photo stunt, West Sands (11.30am - 12.30 pm)
All welcome, please wrap up warm!
People’s Summit, Central St Andrews (1.30 pm - 4.30 pm)
The People’s G20 will show world leaders and the media that ordinary people have positive alternatives to business as usual.
(Location to be confirmed shortly)
Plenary session (1.30 pm - 2.30 pm)
Speakers to include:
•Kevin Dunion - Rector of the University of St Andrews
•Colin Hines, Director of Finance for the Future and co-author of The Green New Deal
•Sr. Rosemary Nyirumbe, Ugandan development campaigner
•Nick Dearden, Director of the Jubilee Debt Campaign
•Rev Ian Galloway, Convenor of Church of Scotland Church and Society Committee
Workshop session (2.30 pm - 3.30 pm)
Choose from a series of workshops, including:
•The Green New Deal
•Finance for climate adaptation
•Regulation of the banking sector
•Tax justice
Panel session (3.30 pm - 4.10 pm)
With the earlier speakers.
Final plenary session (4.10 pm - 4.30 pm)
With Jan Bebbington, Professor of Accounting and Sustainable Development,
University of St Andrews.
...followed by a free showing of ‘Yes Men Fix The World’ and discussion with the film’s director, Mike Bonano
‘The People’s G20’ is organised by a coalition of international development and environment groups, faith groups and Trade Unions in Scotland.
LINKS:
Read our ‘guide to action’ – for our key asks and how you can organise your own event
Find out more about the G20 and what they are doing in St. Andrews
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