Event Info

This conference will discuss priorities for climate change adaptation in the UK.

The discussion at a glance:

• the strategic route map towards net zero emissions
• creating a green, sustainable and fair COVID-19 recovery plan
• priorities for the rescheduled COP26

This conference has prompted a significant interest from key policy officials, and will be bringing stakeholders together with representatives due to attend from the House of Commons; BEIS; the Cabinet Office; the CCC; Defra; the Department for the Economy NI; DfT; Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, NI; the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, ROI; DHSC; DIT; the Environment Agency; the Government Legal Department; the HSE; the Maritime & Coastguard Agency; MHCLG; the NAO; the ONS; the ORR; Ofwat; The Scottish Government; Marine Scotland; Transport Scotland; the Welsh Government; and Natural Resources Wales.

Agenda

8.30 Registration

9.00 Chair’s opening remarks

9.05 ‘Adapting to climate change – a progress update, a look ahead to 2021, and our longer-term vision for resilience to climate impacts’

9.25 Break

9.30 Latest thinking on the steps needed for a green and sustainable UK recovery plan

10.00 Reaching net-zero by 2050 – developing natural resilience, and cross-sector engagement with long-term decarbonisation

10.15 Questions and comments from the floor

10.40 Chair’s closing remarks

10.45 Break

10.55 Chair’s opening remarks

11.00 Next steps for adapting to the impact of climate change – developing resilience in the natural and built environment, tailoring strategies for local needs, and meeting future demand
11.20 Questions and comments from the floor
11.35 Opportunities for COP26 and meeting the challenge of climate change on a global level

12.25 Break

12.30 Policy priorities for a national green COVID-19 recovery package, preparing for COP26, and building adaptation capacity

12.55 Chair’s and Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum closing remarks

When?
Tuesday 8 December 2020

What time?
Registration from 8.30 am

Conference from 9.00am to 1.00pm

Where?
Online

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How much?
£190 + VAT