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Global experts will join local politicians and environmental organisations at a public event next month to discuss plans for making Jersey more sustainable in the future.
This year's Environmental Action Summit will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Jersey at the Grand Hotel on Saturday 5 October.
The summit will be open to the public, and attendees will get the chance to ask questions to the expert panels after each session.
Topics will include green investment, the circular economy and reductions in plastic.
The event will be opened by Environment Minister Steve Luce and speakers include Founder and Chairman of Jersey Marine Conservation Kevin McIlwee.
The Rotary Foundation is this year celebrating 100 years of supporting local causes and international humanitarian efforts.
Toni Roberts MBE, the charity's Environmental and Foundation Lead, said: “One of the largest charities in the world, the Rotary Foundation has always been committed to making a difference.
"With climate change being one of the most pressing challenges facing us at the moment we thought the environment was a fitting topic as we mark 100 years of Rotary.
“Our environment action summit dovetails with our other initiatives in that a healthy environment is key to being able to support projects and initiatives which benefit the community and we’re very grateful to the speakers and our sponsor, Ravenscroft, who have helped make this event possible.”
The Environmental Action Summit is open to the public and will take place at at the Grand Hotel on Saturday 5 October from 08:45 - 15:00.
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
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