A. Greening the Grass Roots How can rural communities reduce their carbon footprint, and what support do they need to turn ideas into action?
Introduced by Tony Mitchell, chair of Bedfordshire Climate Change Forum

B. Local Foods How can buying locally produced foods help the environment as well as the local economy, farmers and the countryside?
Introduced by Anthony Davison, founder of BigBarn, the virtual farmers’ market.

C. Empowering communities How can community environmental needs be identified and influence planning and Community Plans?
Introduced by Richard Woolnough, Director of The Greensand Trust

D. Transport Rethinking bus services in rural areas – what are the options?
Introduced by Chris Pettifer, Head of Passenger Transport Unit, Beds County Council, and Duncan Thomas, Wanderbus

E. Enterprising communities Is there a role for ecotourism in helping to sustain communities? Introduced by James Little, Natural Discovery

F. Under One Roof Can encouraging rural enterprise and innovative ways of delivering services limit the need to travel long distances? Is there scope to develop multi-use buildings in Bedfordshire? Introduced by Janet Ridge, Chief Executive of RCCC

G. Business opportunities Can climate change equal profit or loss?
Introduced by Chris Barnes, CEO of Beds & Luton Economic Development Partnership