Global warming, 2005

Submitted by: Consumer Affairs and Science and Technology Policy Committee  Concerned at the threat of problems arising from global warming, the National Council of Women urges HM Government to identify the causes of global warming and to:     (a)...

Water – planning for the future, 2006

Submitted by: NCW Health and Science and Technology Committees  The National Council of Women in Conference assembled, aware that (a) adequate water supply is essential in sustaining human, animal and plant health and life, (b) there are potential threats to...

The rights of indigenous peoples, 2007

Submitted by:  The Foreign Affairs Committee   For centuries the indigenous peoples of the world have been living in balance and harmony with nature and their environment. Understanding that their culture has much to offer in such areas as native medicine,...

Severn tidal options, 2009

Submitted by: South West and Midland Region NCW The National Council of Women, aware of the need to support the production of sustainable carbon-free energy for the UK, urges HM Government: (a) to promote this from viable natural sources giving due regard to...

The effect of the global economic crisis on women, 2009

Submitted by: the Management Committee The National Council of Women, aware of the adverse impact of the global economic crisis on women’s employment affecting rights to maternity leave, part-time work, family-friendly policies and flexible working hours, aware...