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Next steps for environmental policy in Scotland - natural capital, biodiversity and delivering sustainable economic growth

March 2017


Starting from: £99 + VAT
Format: DOWNLOADABLE PDF


With the latest Progress Report on the Scottish Government’s Biodiversity Strategy expected to be published in early 2017, this seminar provided a timely opportunity for policymakers and other key stakeholders to consider the future policy priorities for biodiversity and natural capital.


Delegates discussed the findings of the report and the next steps for reversing the decline of biodiversity in Scotland, including how local authorities can best engage with other stakeholders - such as conservation groups and landowners - when drafting Local Biodiversity Action Plans.


Further sessions examined both how Scotland can use its natural capital to promote sustainable economic growth, in advance of the devolution of powers over forestry and the Crown Estate to the Scottish Government, and priorities for developing the wider benefits of natural capital in terms of health and wellbeing, placemaking and community engagement.


Those taking part included members of the Scottish Government and Parliament together with a range of key stakeholders including local authorities, landowners, conservation and environmental groups, academics, lawyers and the wider business community.



This on-demand pack includes

  • A full video recording of the conference as it took place, with all presentations, Q&A sessions, and remarks from chairs
  • An automated transcript of the conference
  • Copies of the slides used to accompany speaker presentations (subject to permission
  • Access to on-the-day materialfs, including speaker biographies, attendee lists and the agenda