This online event hosted by Scotland’s Climate Assembly and SRUC is the second in a series of conversations with different sectors. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the Assembly’s report. We will discuss the recommendations relating to future agricultural policy, land use, biodiversity and the food system and how they might be implemented, when and by whom, in light of COP26 discussion and announcements.

We will hear from Scotland's Climate Assembly who will kick off the event with an introduction to the report and recommendations.

This will be followed by responses from three SRUC experts:

Professor Davy McCracken will focus on the Assembly Goals and Recommendations to encourage land and soil management practices that support climate objectives, including peatland restoration and woodland planting.

Professor Mads Fischer-Møller will focus on the Assembly Recommendations to empower and incentivise consumers to make low carbon food choices, and normalise lower carbon diets using public provision.

Steven Thomson will focus on the Assembly Recommendations to reimagine farmer support through a climate lens.

After we have heard from our three speakers, you are invited to join the discussion about the future for these sectors. The event will take place following COP26 with any announcements from the event informing the discussion.

Cancellation

Spaces are limited for this event, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite so we can re-release them.

Shaping the future for agriculture, land and the food system in Scotland