Since May 2006 the British Council is running ZeroCarbonCity programme looking at the impact of climate change around the world and demonstrating the UK’s commitment to tackling this global issue and to developing a low carbon economy. The intensive programme will include a remarkable photo exhibition, a provocative public debate with UK and Russian speakers, Café Scientifique discussion evenings, and many other public events designed to make society wake up to the global issue of climate change.

PHOTO EXHIBITION NORTHSOUTHEASTWEST
29 September – 12 November 2006
Local History Museum, prospect Lenina, 69/10

• 10 best photographers from Magnum Photos
• 10 different countries across the world
• Striking testimonies of climate change around the globe
• Innovative solutions to the climate change problems

Press-release about the exhibition (MS Word)
You can now watch the digital exhibition online in Windows media player

FILMS ON CLIMATE CHANGE
29 September – 12 November 2006
Local History Museum, prospect Lenina, 69/10
Films on Climate Change issues filmed by the Television for Environment (UK).The entrance is free. The daily shows are from 16.00 to 18.00. You can also book a group viewing by e-mail.

PHOTO COMPETITION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
29 September – 12 November 2006
We are running a photo competition "Our City and Global Climate Change" that gives you an opportunity to respond to the issue with your own digital images. Win the British Council prizes! Join today.See more details.

ANIMATED SCIENCE SESSIONS
30 September, 4 october at 12.00 and 14.00
Local History Museum, prospect Lenina, 69/10
Have you ever wondered how to get young people interested in science? Are you a teacher looking for new ideas for the classroom? Bring your group for an interactive session. Please register in advance by e-mail. Please tell us your name,school number, contact details, number and age of pupils.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY SEMINAR FOR TEACHERS
5 October 2006, 10.00 - 18.00
Local History Museum, prospect Lenina, 69/10
Experts of Urals Ecological Union, a public organisation for Environmental Education provide an interactive seminar for teachers. The participants of the seminar will be provided useful tips for the implementation of Climate Change materials in class activities.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ZEROCARBONCITY CAMPAIGN

Online debate on climate change issues
OpenDemocracy, a global website of politics and culture based in London is launching a major international debate on the politics of climate change, sponsored by the British Council. 21 April - 10 June you can take part in the debate on the openDemocracy website.

NorthSouthEastWest Exhibition
See online previews of the pictures illustrating the real impacts of climate change on our world today.

BBC - Climate Change
This BBC news site will provide you with some in-depth information about global warming, including a unique climate change guide.

New Scientist Special Report on Climate Change
The New Scientist website has a section dedicated to climate change with some interesting articles and lots of useful information.