Annual Scottish Conference 2020
Join us for a half day seminar looking at the hot topics across Scotland. FREE for members
This year's annual Scottish conference will take place online.
Hear from our Patron, Professor Colin Reid, as well as representatives from SEPA, Scottish industry and Scottish NGOs. More information on our speakers and chairs is here.
Themes covered will include Environmental Standards and Governance, including the proposed new body, Environmental Standards Scotland; a look at Climate Change litigation issues, particularly in the extended run up to COP26 and the impact of the delay; a round up of conservation and marine issues across Scotland. Take a look at the full programme below.
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9.15am
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Environmental Standards & Governance – the journey so far
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Professor Colin Reid, Professor of Environmental Law, University of Dundee and Patron of UKELA
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9.30am
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The Environment Bill and OEP in England
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Begonia Filgueira, Co-Chair, UKELA’s Governance & Devolution Group
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9.45am
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View from SEPA
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Josephine Armstrong, Senior Solicitor, SEPA
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10.00am
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Q&A
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Chaired by Joanna Waddell. Co-Convenor, UKELA Scotland
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10.15am
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Break
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Session 2
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Hot Topics & Updates
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10.25am
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Welcome back and introduce session 2
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Richard Leslie
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10.30am
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Post Covid trends in Environmental, Social & Governance
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Harriet Assem, Environmental Consultant, ITP Energised
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10.45am
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Resilience and Abundance: Spotlighting Renewables
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Robert Sutherland, Advocate, Terra Firma Chambers
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11.00am
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Climate Change – the International Element
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Rajiv Joshi, Founder, Bridging Ventures
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11.15am
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Q&A
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Chaired by Joanna Waddell
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11.30am
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Break
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Session 3
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Marine Conservation
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11.40am
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Welcome back and introduce session 3
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Richard Leslie
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11.45am
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Aquaculture & its regulation – an Industry View
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Anne Anderson, Sustainability Director, Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation
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12.00pm
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Failure to Follow Duties under the Marine Act – a case study from the West Shetland Shelf
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Phil Taylor, Open Seas
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12.15pm
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The impact of the UK Fisheries Bill |
Alex Kinninmonth, RSPB |
12.30pm
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Q&A
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Chaired by Joanna Waddell
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12.45pm
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Closing remarks
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Richard Leslie
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12.50pm
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Close of Conference
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(UKELA retains the right to amend the programme at any time)
Bookings are now open so register below. Remember you will need to log in to make your booking. If you are new to UKELA, please complete a short registration first. Tickets are FREE to UKELA members. Non-members are very welcome for a small fee, which includes FREE membership for the remainder of 2020.
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