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THE GREAT DEBATE CONTINUES
In Partenership With The Birmingham Assay Office
5-8 SEPTEMBER 2010 EARLS COURT, LONDON
THE GREAT DEBATE 2010 CONTINUES –
YOU CAN TAKE PART AND VOICE YOUR VIEW DURING YOUR VISIT TO THE IJL SHOW
FORMAT:
The Great Debate, now an established part of IJL, is presented in partnership between The Birmingham Assay Office and Reed Exhibitions.
Conflict diamonds, dirty gold and other ethical issues are a concern to the consumer and the trade. The Great Debate aims to stimulate debate, provoke thought, share ideas and prompt action in relation to these matters.
The jewellery and gemstone industry is responding to the problem with a variety of initiatives. The Great Debate 2010 comprises three separate sessions, presented by outside parties who are each meeting the ethical challenge in a different way. The seminars will be informative and interactive.
Date: Sunday 5th September, 1.30pm, Boulevard Bar
Topic: Making Fairtrade and Fairmined Gold a Reality: How can the jewellery industry use Fairtrade and Fairmined gold to improve the lives of miners and their communities?
Globally, over 100 million people depend directly or indirectly on artisanal and small-scale mining. They are trapped in unfair supply chains, and struggle to get a fair price for the gold they mine. Fairtrade and Fairmined gold is the first ever third-party independent certification which ensures that artisanal and small-scale gold miners can earn a better price and bring about social, environmental and economic development in their communities. This seminar will explain how the jewellery industry can play a part in improving the lives of artisanal and small-scale miners by dual-labelling certified products as Fairtrade and Fairmined. Consumer demand for Fairtrade products in other sectors is huge, indicating strong potential for retail sales of Fairtrade and Fairmined Gold.
Date: Monday 6th September, 1.30pm, Boulevard Bar
Topic: Responsible Jewellery Council – Implementation Workshop
The Responsible Jewellery Council, formerly the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices was founded in 2005. It is committed to promoting responsible, ethical, human rights, social and environmental practices throughout the supply chain in order to reinforce confidence in the industry. 230 members have signed up globally, from all parts of the supply chain. Within the next two years they all need to become fully accredited to the RJC’s system and standards.
This informative workshop, led by an RJC representative, will explain how to implement the RJC system of independent, third party audit and certification. Open to RJC members and Non Members.
Date: Wednesday 8th September, 11.00am, Boulevard Bar
Topic: Ethical Jewellery - from ideal to reality
Delegates wishing to offer ethically sourced fine jewellery, but not sure how to go about it, can learn first hand as a panel of successful traders share their experiences. Sourcing, auditing, and marketing ethically sourced products are all potential challenges as is balancing a small “ethical” collection within a range of more widely sourced goods. Designer Ute Decker, Jonathan Lambert (Ethically Precious) and David Hargreaves (Fair Trade Gemstones) will endeavour to provide the answers in this interactive session.
COME ALONG, LISTEN AND TAKE PART.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE BOULEVARD BAR DURING IJL
For Further Press Information Please Contact: Penny J Parkes
The Birmingham Assay Office, PO Box 151 Newhall Street
Birmingham B3 1SB, T: 0121 262 1050 F: 0121 236 9487
E: penny.parkes@theassayoffice.co.uk
W: www.theassayoffice.co.uk
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