CLES Annual Lecture 2014: Harriet Lamb - Dangerous Ideas Wanted: Fairtrade in 2050

Harriet is the Chief Executive of Fairtrade International, a global organisation which seeks to secure a better deal for farmers and workers. As Executive Director of the Fairtrade Foundation for just over a decade, Harriet oversaw a huge increase in UK sales, from £30m to £1.5 billion by 2012. The number of products carrying the FAIRTRADE mark has grown from 80 to more than 4,500, which has enabled some 7.5 million farmers and workers and their families across the world to participate in Fairtrade. A flourishing grassroots social movement has also grown across the UK. There are now 500 Fairtrade Towns – where a commitment to Fairtrade has been made by the council, shops and businesses – together with nearly 6,000 Fairtrade places of worship and 127 Fairtrade universities – including the University of Exeter.

As Fairtrade celebrates 20 years in the UK, Harriet will look back at these achievements and also discuss the challenges facing the movement for the future.

Date:           Monday 8 December 2014
Time:           6.30-7.30pm
Location:    Alumni Auditorium, The Forum, Streatham Campus

Open to all Students/Staff/Alumni (max 4 per booking).

A festive drinks reception reception will precede the lecture from 5.30pm and the doors will open at 6.15pm.

Due to the popularity of this event, booking is advised
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Travel from the Cornwall Campuses
A coach will be provided for staff and students wishing to attend from the Cornwall Campuses. Once you have booked for the event at the above link, if you would like to book a place on the coach from Cornwall please contact Helen Cameron.