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 (10:00–12:50) Strategic launch & inspirational talks 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.
Afternoon Session (14:00–16:00) Films & Talks about catalysing delivery, showcasing excellence across land, rivers and seas. You can choose from three different activities: Nature Recovery Films & Talks, a Net-Walk or a Nature Recovery Showcase.
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 - Philippa Hoskin, Nature Recovery Manager, Cornwall Council
10:55-11:10 Call of nature break
11:10 Expert panel Q&A - Nature recovery on land
11:40 Expert panel Q&A - Recovering our rivers
12:10 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)
· Pasty lunch provided for attendees (please let us know about dietaries at check-out).
· Nature Recovery showcase in Long Gallery.
Afternoon: Nature Recovery Showcase, Film & Talks and Net-Walk (Various Rooms)
13:50 Tea, coffee, and biscuits.
14:00 Welcome & Introduction - Lord Robin Teverson, Chair CIoS Local Nature Partnership
Delegates choose at sign-up from three options as follows:
1.Film & Talks 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 Showcase, 14:00-16:00 (Long Gallery)
o An inspiring showcase of nature recovery delivery projects including funding and support information.
3.Net-Walk, 14:00-16:00 (outside)
A guided walk to learn about nature recovery whilst networking with other delegates.
16:00 Close.
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