Lords Arctic Committee, Greenpeace
Lords Arctic Committee to hear from Greenpeace
10 October 2014
The House of Lords Committee on the Arctic will next Tuesday 14 October hear from three representatives of Greenpeace, as part of their investigation into the Arctic.
The Committee is looking at recent and expected changes in the Arctic and their implications for the UK and its international relations, and has been holding evidence sessions since July.
Witnesses
At 11.15am:
- Ben Ayliffe, Head of Campaigns for the Greenpeace Arctic Programme, Greenpeace UK
- Charlie Kronick, Senior Climate Advisor, Greenpeace UK
- Nathalie Rey, Deputy Unit Head of the Political and Business Unit of Greenpeace International, Greenpeace UK
Areas of discussion
- How serious is the risk of a major oil spill in the Arctic, and have we learnt any lessons following disasters such as Exxon Valdez and Deep Horizon?
- Are techniques and measures in place for containing and recovering from a spill, particularly in ice covered waters?
- How would Greenpeace’s proposed moratorium on drilling in the Arctic be negotiated, established and enforced?
- How effective has the Arctic Council been in ensuring that there is a balance between sustainable development and environmental protection within the Arctic?
- What steps will Greenpeace take to consult with Arctic indigenous groups when planning their Arctic campaigns?
- How effectively does the UK Government engage with Arctic issues?