This seminar will be a timely opportunity to discuss policy priorities for natural capital, and the role that business, local authorities and the wider range of stakeholders can play in delivering greater protection for the environment.
Timing: Morning, Tuesday, 12th March 2019
Venue: Central London
Attendees will also consider the role of natural capital accounting, opportunities available for better resource use in industry, and the balance of responsibilities for maintaining environmental quality.
The agenda includes keynote addresses from Andrea Ledward, Director, Natural Environment, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Sir William Worsley, Chairman, National Forest Company and Tree Champion, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
Overall, planned sessions include:
- The 25 Year Environment Plan – progress on implementation and linking with the wider policy landscape;
- Environmental governance post-Brexit – enforcement, collaboration and challenges for a new independent body;
- Developing an agricultural payments system – supporting farmers and promoting sustainability;
- Realising the value of natural capital – next steps for natural capital accounting and finance;
- Securing water as a resource – protecting water quality, natural environment and sharing the cost burden; and
- Emerging regulatory priorities – for environmental protection and conservation.
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