Natural Capital Group Conference 2020 - Delivering a Greener Greater Manchester

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Natural Capital Group Conference 2020 - Delivering a Greener Greater Manchester

By Greater Manchester Natural Capital Group

Date and time

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 09:30 - 16:30 GMT

Location

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

151 Deansgate Manchester M3 3WD United Kingdom

Description

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With the publication of the 5 Year Environment Plan earlier this year, the conference will bring together leading practitioners from across the public, private and third sectors to consider ‘How we can deliver a greener Greater Manchester?’ This event will provide you with the opportunity to find out more about what has been achieved and explore how you can support delivery of the natural environment priorities set out in the 5 Year Environment Plan.

Objectives

The purpose of the conference is to:

  • Showcase recent work of the natural capital group and its partners
  • Share lessons learnt from delivering the 5 Year Environment Plan
  • Understand activities required to delivery natural environment priorities
  • Learn about research activities and inspirational new projects

There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion including facilitated seminars.

Speakers and contributors confirmed include:

  • Anne Selby, CEO, The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Lancashire
  • Cllr Andrew Western, Leader Trafford Council and Green City Region Lead
  • Andrea Ledward, Natural Environment Director, Defra
  • Adam Booth, Urban Pioneer Project Manager, Environment Agency
  • Faith Bulleyment, Business Director, Creative Concern
  • Krista Patrick, Natural Capital Coordinator, GMCA
  • Sarah Lindley, Professor of Geography, University of Manchester
  • Dr Kosta Tzoulas, Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Prof Penny Cook, Professor of Public Health, University of Salford
  • Anna da Silva, Project Director, Northern Roots
  • Richard Green, Head of Site, RHS Bridgewater
  • Bernadette Dalrymple, Carbon Landscape Project, Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Who should attend?

Please note that this event is free to attend and is aimed at professionals from across the public, private and third sectors working in sustainability and environmental management, biodiversity and land management, planning, development and regeneration, health and social care, utilities including water, wastewater and waste management; highways and infrastructure, open space and recreation.

Booking

Click here to find out more about the event and to book a place:

https://naturalcapitalgroupconference2020.eventbrite.co.uk

More information

If you would like to find out more information about the Greater Manchester 5 Year Environment Plan then click on the link below:

https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/


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