Welcome to the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership Conference 2025!
Join us at New County Hall, Truro for a day filled with inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about preserving and enhancing our local natural environment. Learn from experts in the field and discover innovative ways to protect our wildlife and landscapes. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in our community!
The day has two parts as follows:
Morning Session (10:00–12:30)Hear from keynote speakers about the current policy landscape and key partners who have helped to shape and adopt the new groundbreaking Nature Recovery Strategy (NRS) & Marine Nature Recovery Framework (MNRF) for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Learn more about how to make your Pledge for Nature. Ticketed: £5, which includes pasty lunch.
Afternoon Session (13:30–15:00)Choose from three different activites: a Nature Recovery film showcase, a Net Walk or a Nature Recovery Q&A drop-in. Free entry: which includes tea, coffee, and biscuits.
Detailed Agenda
Morning: Strategic Launch & Talks (Council Chamber)
10:00 Welcome & Introduction – Lord Robin Teverson, Chair CIoS Local Nature Partnership
10:05 Environmental policy landscape – Richard Benwell, CEO, Wildlife & Countryside Link
10:25 Council priorities for nature - Cllr Leigh Frost, Leader of Cornwall Council
10:35 Action for nature - Philppa Hoskin, Nature Recovery Manager, Cornwall Council
11:00 Expert panel Q&A - Nature recovery on land
11:35 Expert panel Q&A - Recovering our rivers
12:05 Expert panel Q&A - Marine nature recovery
12:40 Pledge for Nature – Lord Robin Teverson, Chair CIoS Local Nature Partnership
Lunch & Networking, 12:50–13:50 (Long Gallery)
· Lunch provided for morning attendees.
· Nature Recovery showcase in Long Gallery.
Afternoon: Nature Recovery Drop-in, Film Showcase and Net Walk (Various Rooms)
13:50 Welcome & Introduction - Lord Robin Teverson, Chair CIoS Local Nature Partnership
Delegates choose at sign-up from three options as follows:
1.Film Schedule, 14:00-16:00 (Council Chamber)
o Keynote speaker(s) TBC
o Seas: St Mawes
o Land: Peatland Partnership
o Woodland: Forest for Cornwall
2.Nature Recovery Drop-in, 14:00-16:00 (Long Gallery)
o Public event with anyone invited to participate inc Councillors
o Delivery bodies invited to showcase their work and engage public
3.Netwalk, 14:00-16:00 (outside)
A guided walk to learn about nature recovery whilst networking with other delegates.
16:00 Close.
