Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership Conference 2025

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: Keynote speech – Lord Robin Teverson, Chair CIoS Local Nature Partnership

10:05: Keynote speech – Richard Benwell, CEO, Countryside Link

10:25: Council priorities Cllr Leigh Frost, Leader of Cornwall Council: 10 mins (Confirmed)

10:35: Call to action: Philppa Hoskin and Team: 20 mins

· Nature recovery on land: Panel Q&A: 30 mins

· Recovering our Rivers: Panel 30 min

· Marine nature recovery: Panel Q&A: 30 mins

· Pledge for Nature / Charter thank you – Robin Teverson 5 mins [PH1] [DH2]

Lunch & Networking (12:50–13:50)

· Lunch provided for morning attendees

· Nature Recovery showcase in Long Gallery

Afternoon: NR Showcase, Film Schedule and Net Walk (Various Rooms)

· Robin welcome

· Film Schedule

o Keynote speaker(s) tbc (20min) Philip Marsden (marine) Will Menmuir? Bosenna

o Seas: St Mawes

o Peatland: Peatland Partnership

o Forest for Cornwall: Maybe

· Nature Recovery Drop in: 2-4

o Public event with anyone invited to participate inc Councillors

o Delivery bodies invited to showcase their work and engage public

· Netwalk

[PH1]@Dougie Handford does this add up to the slot available for the morning?

[DH2]I think the panels need to be 30 mins, otherwise all good - have changed