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SUMMARY:Women in Recycling Conference for International Women's Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Annual conference celebrating women’s leadership in recycling\, focusing on commercial\, regulatory\, and operational challenges in the sector on International Women’s Day. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nInsights on adapting to regulatory changes and export rules; strategies for compliance and risk management; networking with female industry leaders; tools for leadership and well-being. \nWho Should Attend\nWomen in recycling/resources sectors including entrepreneurs\, directors\, managers\, compliance professionals; those navigating male-dominated environments. \nAbout the Event\nThe Women in Recycling Conference marks International Women’s Day 2026 with a full-day event including networking from 9am\, discussions on key industry challenges\, and an evening dinner. Topics include UK/global recycling policy changes\, international waste shipments\, bans/restrictions\, and facility fire risks. Aimed at women across all career levels in recycling and resources. \nEvent Details\nOrganiser: Steff Dixon \nStart:\n\n2026-03-06\n \nEnd:\n\n2026-03-06\n \nEvent link:\n\nView event details
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/women-in-recycling-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Council House\, Victoria Square\, Birmingham B3 3AP\, UK
CATEGORIES:Policy & Regulation,Skills & Workforce,Supply Chain & Scope 3
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SUMMARY:World Water Day 2026: Where Water Flows\, Equality Grows
DESCRIPTION:An in-person symposium exploring partnerships for building equitable and sustainable water solutions\, examining the intersection of water access and gender equity with speakers from industry\, the third sector\, and academia. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nUnderstand partnerships and strategies for delivering sustainable water solutions; explore how gender equity and diversity improve water service effectiveness; learn from collaborative approaches between UK and African institutions addressing shared freshwater challenges; gain insights into innovative solutions emerging from cross-sector partnerships in the water sector. \nWho Should Attend\nWater sector professionals\, sustainability leaders\, engineers\, policy makers\, representatives from water utilities and NGOs\, academics\, and business leaders in infrastructure and environmental sectors seeking to understand equitable water solutions and gender-inclusive sustainability strategies. \nAbout the Event\nWorld Water Day 2026 is an in-person symposium hosted by the University of Strathclyde\, Scottish Water\, and WaterAid on 17 March 2026. The event explores the critical intersection of water access and gender equity\, aligning with the UN’s 2026 theme ‘Where Water Flows\, Equality Grows’. Participants will examine how water challenges disproportionately affect women and girls worldwide. The symposium features leading voices from industry\, the third sector\, and academia\, including speakers from the Royal Society of Edinburgh\, WaterAid\, Scottish Water\, and University of Strathclyde\, with expertise from UK and African partner institutions. Sessions will focus on commonalities in water challenges\, innovative solutions from collaborative partnerships\, and the urgent need for collective action as climate change intensifies pressure on freshwater resources. \nEvent Details\nOrganiser: University of Strathclyde\, Scottish Water\, WaterAid \nOrganiser website:\n\nhttps://www.strath.ac.uk/\n \nStart:\n\n2026-03-17 09:30 AM\n \nEnd:\n\n2026-03-17 04:30 PM\n \nEvent link:\n\nView event details
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/world-water-day-2026-conference/
LOCATION:University of Strathclyde\, The Technology and Innovation Centre\, 99 George Street\, Glasgow G1 1RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Nature & Biodiversity,Policy & Regulation
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SUMMARY:Development and Sustainability Forum
DESCRIPTION:By North East Chamber of Commerce\n\n\nAddress Newcastle College Energy Academy Wallsend\, England \nMonday\, Mar 23 from 2 pm to 4 pm\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Development and Sustainability Forum for business\, policy\, infrastructure and place leaders shaping net zero growth in the North East. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the new for 2026 Development and Sustainability Forum\, a practical\, action-oriented space bringing together leaders from business\, policy\, infrastructure\, planning\, energy and place. \nThis first forum will set the ambition\, principles and direction of the series\, creating a shared understanding of how sustainable development and energy infrastructure support jobs\, net zero delivery and prosperous places across the North East. The session will combine short scene-setting contributions (content TBC)\, networking\, and interactive discussion. \nAttendees can expect open conversation\, cross-sector insight and the opportunity to help shape the Forum’s priorities and themes for 2026. The event is designed to support collaboration\, inform decision-making and position the Forum as a trusted convening space for the region. \nHosted by North East Chamber of Commerce\, with contributions from regional partners including Northern Powergrid (speakers and agenda TBC).
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/development-and-sustainability-forum/
LOCATION:Newcastle College Energy Academy\, Hadrian Road\, Wallsend\, NE28 6HH
CATEGORIES:Policy & Regulation,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:ClientEarth Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The ClientEarth Summit 2026: law and justice for a better future \nJustice doesn’t just happen by accident. It’s fought for\, defended\, and made real through action. \nThe ClientEarth Summit returns in 2026 for three days of thought-provoking conversations on the role the law plays in shaping our future. \nYou’ll hear from ClientEarth\, and our inspiring partners\, peers\, communities\, and global experts about how they put the law into practice\, leveraging its power to demand accountability. \nIn a world that’s changing daily\, often unpredictably and beyond imagination\, the Rule of Law and the Courts remain a key solution to protect our rights and our planet. \nJoin us for the discussion and have your say. \nSessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe forever chemicals hiding in plain sight: how do you solve a problem like PFAS?\n\n\n\n\nTue\, Mar 24\, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM GMT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPippa Neill\, Hélène Duguy\, Dharmesh Shah\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen ‘protected’ means protected: Marine conservation success stories\n\n\n\n\nTue\, Mar 24\, 2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT\n\n\n\n\n\nKarlijn Steinbusch\, John Condon\, Ana Macarena Molina Hernández\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe power of communication\n\n\n\n\nWed\, Mar 25\, 2026 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM GMT\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGabon’s Indigenous guardians: harnessing the law to protect land and life\n\n\n\n\nWed\, Mar 25\, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT\n\nDiane Vandesmet\, Alex Ebang Mbele\, Clémence Tranchand\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe hidden costs of AI: energy\, resources and environmental injustice\n\n\n\n\nWed\, Mar 25\, 2026 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT\n\nNatascha Hospedales\, Christiaan van Veen\, Sebastian Smart\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClimate\, courts\, and the shifting world order: what comes next?\n\n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 26\, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT\n\nAdam Weiss\, Flávia Bellaguarda\, Dr. Elisa Morgera\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClimate risk as financial risk: costs\, liabilities and litigation\n\n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 26\, 2026 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKimberly Blake\, Tanya Jemec
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/clientearth-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Policy & Regulation,Supply Chain & Scope 3,Sustainable Business
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