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The Hay Festival Greenprint Forum

Earth, Wind, Fire & Water

Full day ticket to 4 sessions (events [2], [3], [4] and [5])

The situation facing our planet will not be solved through a one-size-fits-all approach. This series of conversations addresses global
change, cultural imagination, sustainable practice and the fusion of indigenous and traditional cultures and progressive science.

The Forum will be introduced by Walter Erdelen, Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences UNESCO.

This ticket includes entry to:

Event [2] Robin Todd, Rosie Boycott and Patrick Mulvany

Event [3] Khalid Koser, Sue Miller and Chikondi Mpokosa

Event [4] David Mackay, John Ashton, Malini Mehra and Anthony Giddens

Event [5] David Tickner, Homero Aridjis, Lyla Mehta and Daniela Schmidt

These events are also available to book separately.

In collaboration with UNESCO and supported by A&B Cymru and a man who is not funny with glasses

Robin Todd, Rosie Boycott and Patrick Mulvany

Earth – A Secure Food Supply

How can we provide a sustainable food supply sufficient to meet the needs of a growing population facing climate change? Robin Todd, Trustee of Concern Universal, Patrick Mulvany, Chair of the UK Food Group, and journalist, smallholder and Chair of London Food, Rosie Boycott.

In collaboration with UNESCO

Khalid Koser, Sue Miller and Chikondi Mpokosa

Wind – Adapting to Change

How do communities adapt to change and migration? Khalid Koser from the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, Sue Miller, Baroness of Chilthorne Dorner, Member, UNESCO North Devon's Biosphere Reserve Partnership, and Chikondi Mpokosa, Oxfam’s Global Education Advisor.

In collaboration with UNESCO

David Mackay, Jane Davidson AM, Malini Mehra and Anthony Giddens

Fire – Securing Energy Supplies

What are the implications of climate change on energy supply and security? Founder and CEO of Centre for Social Markets Malini Mehra, Jane Davidson AM, David Mackay, author of Sustainable Energy, and Anthony Giddens, author of The Politics of Climate Change.

In collaboration with UNESCO

David Tickner, Homero Aridjis, Lyla Mehta and Daniela Schmidt

Water – The Basics of Life

How will climate change affect biodiversity and the way we manage freshwater supplies and the oceans as a resource? David Tickner, Head of WWF’s Freshwater Programme, Homero Aridjis, poet, Head of the Group of 100 and Mexico's Ambassador to UNESCO, Lyla Mehta of the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex, and Daniela Schmidt, Royal Society University Research Fellow at the University of Bristol.

In collaboration with UNESCO

Jill Evans MEP, Lisa Stevens, Kay Swinburne, John Bufton, Alan Butt Philip

European Election Question Time

Peter Florence chairs a hustings for the leading candidates (Plaid Cymru, Labour, Conservative, UKIP and Lib Dem) for the four Welsh seats voted for on 4 June. Questions welcome in advance via hayfestival.com/forum/europe.

Entry to this event is free, but you must book a ticket. There will be a collection for charity at the event.

Supported by The European Movement

Rt Hon Rhodri Morgan AM

One Wales: One Planet

Launch of the Welsh Assembly Government’s new Sustainable Development Scheme – One Wales: One Planet – by Rt Hon Rhodri Morgan AM, First Minister of Wales.

Entry to this event is free, but you must book a ticket.

Hay-on-Sky Filming

Mariella Frostrup presents the daily Sky Arts television coverage featuring performances and interviews with some of the biggest and best names at the festival.

Hay-on-Sky airs daily at 7pm from 22 May on Sky Arts 1 channel 256 and Sky Arts 1 HD channel 258.

Harriet Lamb talks to Rosie Boycott

Fighting the Banana Wars and Other Fairtrade Battles

The stirring story of a burgeoning global family, tenaciously pushing big business to trade more fairly with some of the world’s poorest farmers.

Sponsored by Wales for Africa

Anthony Giddens

The Politics of Climate Change

‘Politics-as-usual won’t deal with the problems we face, while the recipes of the green movement are flawed at source.’ The eminent sociologist introduces a range of new concepts and proposals to fill in the gap, and examines in depth the connections between climate change and energy security.

What the Dickens? Quiz Show Filming

Sandi Toksvig hosts a new series of this irreverent cultural quiz show. Test your arts knowledge alongside two teams led by captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins, who battle it out to prove they know their Marlowe from their Mills and Boon.

What the Dickens? airs Wednesdays at 8pm from 27 May on Sky Arts 1 channel 256 and Sky Arts 1 HD channel 258.

Emma Bridgewater, Hugh Peachey, Mike Moody and Daniel Butler

The 2009 Country Living Magazine Discussion: Thatcher, Farrier, Cooper…Call Centre Worker?

Rural skills are under threat, and without training for a new generation of craftspeople, the traditions we treasure will exist only in tales of days gone by. Chaired by countryside writer Daniel Butler, who talks to Hugh Peachey, gypsy wagon restorer and stonemason, Mike Moody, chair of the National Heritage Training Group, and entrepreneur Emma Bridgewater. Followed by a single malt whisky sampling by The Balvenie.

Sponsored by The Balvenie

Roger Crowley

Empires of the Sea

In the sixteenth century the Mediterranean became the battleground for a titanic maritime struggle between Islam and Christianity. Roger Crowley brings to life this extraordinary confrontation, which set frontiers that hold to this day.

Antony Worrall Thompson, John Vidal, Steve Trent and Jeremy Ryland Langley

Save the Sea

The Environmental Justice Team take on pirate fishing.

Julian Orbach talks to Simon Jenkins

Gwynedd: Pevsner Buildings of Wales

The architectural survey examines the treasures of north-west Wales.

Sponsored by Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages

Nicholas Stern

The Guardian Sessions: Blueprint for a Safer Planet

What is the problem? What are the dangers? What can be done to reduce emissions? At what cost? How can the world adapt? And, what does all this mean for corporations, governments and individuals? Chaired by Ian Katz.


The Guardian Sessions at Hay
For the eighth year, the Guardian is proud to be the headline sponsor of the Hay Festival. 

Over the past year, the world has seen momentous change – a deepening economic crisis; the dawn of a new era in America; environmental concerns moving higher up the agenda; and increased challenges to our civil liberties... As the world's leading liberal voice, the Guardian is committed to the exploration and debate of these issues. 

At this year's festival, the Guardian Sessions, with insight from leading individuals in their fields, will further examine and debate the most pressing concerns facing us today.

Come and join us.

Sponsored by Ty-Mawr Lime

Adrian Lambert

The Rural Media Company presents: Still Life

Eleven-year-old Lauren has almost come to terms with her parents splitting up when a school history project rekindles some very painful memories and a violent and dangerous jealousy. Set in Herefordshire, the film wrestles with isolation and identity in a rural market town, where people quickly learn how to move on rather than move away. Still Life is the Rural Media Company’s latest ambitious community film production created over the course of a year with the people of Bromyard.

Chris Blackwell talks to Chris Salewicz

Island Records

We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking label as the founder selects his jubilee tracks and stories.

Sandi Toksvig

Available

The national treasure performs her blissful one-woman show.

Sponsored by Hay Wholefoods & Delicatessen

Rick Wakeman talks to Phil Rickman

Grumpy Old Rock Star

The legendary Yes keyboard player is one of the great rock storytellers.

Sponsored by Baskerville Hall Hotel