This house believes only Socialism can save us | Cambridge Union

Debates Results: Ayes 79 | Noes: 114 | Abstain: 42 ....................................................................................................................... 05-05-2022, 20:00, in the Chamber ....................................................................................................................... Thumbnail Photographer: Libby Styles ....................................................................................................................... Proposition 1. Sir David King Sir David King is Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge; founder and chair of the Centre for Climate Repair in the University and chair of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group. He has served as the UK Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser and the Foreign Secretary's Special Representative on Climate Change. In February 2022 he was awarded the David and Betty Hamburg AAAS award for Science Diplomacy. 2. Rafael Oritz His Excellency Rafael Ortiz has served as the Ambassador of Costa Rica to the UK since 2018. Previously he was President of the Costa Rican Congress and candidate for President. With more than 99% of its energy generated from renewable sources, Costa Rica has led the world in ambitious policies to combat climate change, 3. Dr Mya Rose Craig Dr Mya-Rose Craig, is a British-Bangladeshi ornithologist, environmental youth activist, and campaigner for equal rights. She received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bristol in 2020. Mya is the founder of the non-profit organization Black2Nature, working to make the conservation and environmental sectors ethnically diverse. ....................................................................................................................... Opposition 1. Claire Barnett Claire Barnett is Executive Director of UN Women UK, fighting to make gender equality a reality at very level of society. She has written on the macroeconomic effect of accelerating gender equality, its importance when addressing climate change. She has also campaigned for the representation of women in the global climate discourse. 2. Student Speaker This could be you! Please look out for how to audition to speak in this debate in your emails and on social media. 3. Sir Vince Cable Sir Vince Cable is a former leader of the Liberal Democrats and President of the Cambridge Union. As Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills he oversaw the launch of the first Green Investment Bank. He has also authored multiple books on the financial crisis, emerging economic challenges, and future solutions ....................................................................................................................... SUBSCRIBE for more speakers:    / @cambridgeunionsoc1815   ....................................................................................................................... Connect with us on: Facebook:   / thecambridgeunion   Instagram:   / cambridgeunion   Twitter:   / cambridgeunion   LinkedIn:   / cambridge-union-society