Lecture: New Frontiers in Climate Change Research
This year's catastrophic hurricane in New Orleans has brought about a dramatic increase in global awareness of the enormous climatic changes caused by the destruction of the environment. If you are concerned about the future of our planet, come along to the lecture by Dr Matthew Collins, a distinguished researcher at the Hadley Centre, Department of the Meteorology Office in the UK, entitled New Frontiers in Climate Change Research. The lecture will be followed by an open discussion.

There will be an introduction by Professor Christos Zerefos, Chairman of the National Observatory of Athens, who will give a talk on Climate Change in the Mediterranean.

This event takes place in the framework of the British Council's global campaign ZeroCarbonCity, which aims to raise awareness and stimulate debate about climate change among people living in cities.

You can also visit the NorthSouthEastWest photographic exhibition, which shows the impact of climate change in communities from all parts of the globe, in the foyer of the Dimitris Mitropoulos Hall. 6-25 October 2005, daily 1000-1800.

When: Thursday 20 October 2005, 1900
Where: Athens Concert Hall, Vas. Sofias & Kokkali Street, 115 21 Athens
Telephone: +30 210 728 2000

Admission free. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Café Scientifique: The Human Effects on the Atmospheric Environment
Professor Christos Zerefos, Chairman of the National Observatory of Athens, will analyse recent research on the impact of climate change in Europe, with particular reference to the Mediterranean. He will also discuss natural phenomena and catastrophes, how 'extreme' extreme weather conditions actually are and how well-equipped we are to protect ourselves against their effects.

When: Thursday 10 November 2005, 1930
Where: British Council, 17 Kolonaki Square, Athens
Telephone: +30 210 369 2342

To reserve a place, please e-mail Katy Yakoumaki at Katy.Yakoumaki@britishcouncil.gr or info@euroscience.gr, or call 210 369 2342. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.