Café Scientifique provides a unique forum for the discussion of topical and thought-provoking scientific issues in a way that is much more relaxed, informal and accessible then a lecture.

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If you would like to take part in a friendly debate about climate change and energy among guests from Russia and Brazil, learn specialist opinion of the speaker from the UK, join us in next our Café Scientifique:

Climate Change and Energy

Date: 29 February 2008
Time: The Café will start at 1600, please arrive at 1530
Location: British Council Moscow (Nikiloyamskaya, 1) how to find us
The event will be held in English.
To participate in the debate, please register.

Maf Smith is the Scottish Director of the Sustainable Development Commission. He leads a staff team supporting the SDC’s work as the independent advisor to the Scottish Government on sustainable development, reporting directly to the First Minister. Prior to joining the SDC, Maf was the Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, working to support development and provision of a sustainable energy future for Scotland. Before working at Scottish Renewables, Maf was the Manager of Furness Energy Partnership running a range of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Maf is also the co-author of the Earthscan book “Greening the Built Environment”.