Presentation Slides, Green Goals 2026 Conference. From Strategy to Action.
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2nd of July 2026. Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester.


Climate Change Impacts on Sports and Public Health and Why Adaptation is Essential.
The role of the Climate Change Committee, it's responsibilities, and the independent advice it provides to the government.
Olivia Shears, Senior Analyst. Climate Change Committee.

Nature, Access and Prevention: The Environmental Case for Better Health.
The relationship between nature, health and participation.
Dave Bell, Principal Adviser: Health and the Environment at Natural England.

From Sustainability Strategy to Community Outcomes.
The Every Move Strategy and what it means in practice.
Denise Ludlam, Environmental Sustainability Strategic Lead, Sport England

People, Planet and Greener Practice.
Sustainable healthcare principles and planetary health.
Dr Katrina Davies, Director, Greener Practice.

The Future Leisure Facility: Lower Carbon, Higher Social Value.
The national challenge facing public leisure facilities around energy, sustainability and long-term resilience.
Jennifer Huygen, Head of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Community Leisure UK,
Jeremy Gould, National Sustainability Manager, GLL

Delivering Healthier Lives through Sustainable Transport.
How transport supports healthier lives and places.
Steve Gilholme, Event Transport Management, Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Greater Manchester in Action: Connecting Climate Ambition, Active Lives and Local Leadership.
Why environmental sustainability matters not only to the planet, but to healthier lives, fairer communities and reduced inequalities across Greater Manchester.
Louise Robbins, Strategic Lead, Walking and Active Environments, GM Moving.

Greener Game, Stronger Communities.
Supporting grassroots clubs to become more sustainable.
Ian Grange, Senior National Development Manager. (Networks and Programmes) The Football Association.
Scott Sommerville, Director of External Affairs, E.on

The AELTC Wimbledon Park Project Case Study: Making Healthy People, Place and Nature.
Wimbledon Park Planning Project.
Jennette Emery-Wallis, Director of Landscape Architecture, LUC

Protecting Against Rising Energy Costs and Accelerating Net Zero: Practical Lessons from Leading Sports and Leisure Clubs.
Turning energy cost pressures into long-term savings, resilience and carbon reduction.
Adrian Thomas, Sales and Marketing Director, Solar Sense

Our Route To Kick Off
Sean Bird, Campaign Manager, Pledgeball

Your Events Bring People Together - We Help Cut the Congestion, Enhance Access, and Reduce the Carbon.
Graeme Banister, Account Director, Mobilityways

From Ambition to Action: How Organisations Actually Deliver Change.
A practical session focused on how organisations can improve internal understanding, processes and culture to deliver real environmental progress.
Antony Gough, Specialist Programme Manager and Facilitator, Investors In The Environment
Jo Holmes, Regional Lead (North) & Principal Consultant, Investors In The Environment

Making Green Goals Stick: Turning Everyday Action into Environmental and Social Impact.
Why sustainability needs to feel accessible, practical and real.



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