The Tabula Project: Examining Perceptions

In order to focus our minds on what matters we need first to observe our thinking.

This involves examining assumptions governing our understanding of the world, how we perceive ourselves in relation to others, and how we relate to society and the world around us.

Our understanding of the world is influenced by prevailing paradigms. It is also limited because we are part of the world we seek to understand.

Participants will be encouraged to reflect on the following questions:
• What do you consider to be the main assumptions underpinning decision making and policy on addressing climate change?
• In your view are these assumptions fit for purpose, or do they need to be changed? If so, how and in what way?
• How might we encourage a culture where we are able to become more honest and self-aware about the rationale for decision making?

Agenda

10:00: Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
10:05: Artist’s presentation on The Tabula Project ‘Examining Thought’
10:15: Chair introduces the keynote speakers

• The Rt Hon Lord Deben, Chair of Sancroft International and former Chair of the Climate Change Committee
• Alex Sobel MP, Chair of the Net Zero All Party Parliamentary Group
• Fiona Howarth, Founder & Director, Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Professor Jillian Anable, Chair in Transport and Energy, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds

10:55: Roundtable discussion
11:40: Q&A
11:55: Chairs’s closing remarks