2013 00 severn estuary forum
DESCRIPTION
The Severn Estuary Forum is a key annual event in its eighth year and hosted by the Severn Estuary Partnership: an independent, estuary-wide initiative, involving all those interested in the management of the estuary, from planners to port authorities, fishermen to farmers. This year’s Forum was opened by the Lord Mayor of Gloucester and supported by CIWEM. It focussed on a number of diverse topics, including the upper estuary; renewable energy possibilities; a review of the Severn Estuary Flood Risk Management Strategy; an overview of the operations and maintenance of the Severn River Crossings; Local Enterprise Partnerships; The Bristol Deep Sea Container Terminal; proposals for a Severnside Airport and Fisheries amongst others. These engaging and exciting events are intended for all interested in learning about the latest research and policy developments dealing with the Severn Estuary and its future, and always guarantee a lively and informative day of presentations and talks. They offer a unique opportunity to learn from others, share ideas and participate in the management of the Severn Estuary.TRANSCRIPT
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
The Upper Estuary
Chair: Cllr Martin Quaile, Severn Estuary Partnership Chair
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Welcome and Introduction to the Day
Cllr Chris Witts, Gloucester City Council
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
A Sustainable Severn Estuary
Brian Shipman, United Nations Environment Programme
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Partnership working, from a grass roots perspective
Rose Hewlett, Frampton Court Estate
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Fish in the Severn Estuary
Richard Seaby, Pisces Conservation
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Hot Topics
Chair: John Buttivant, Environment Agency
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Severn Estuary Flood Risk Management Strategy
Consultation
Graham Quarrier, Environment Agency
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Renewable Energy in the Severn Estuary
Johnny Gowdy, Regen SW
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Finding Consensus and Win-Win Solutions - The Bristol Deep Sea
Container Terminal
Jerry Stanford, The Bristol Port Company
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Putting Wales and SW England on the Aviation Map
Improving Air Connectivity
John Borkowski, MSP Solutions
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Final Session
Chair: George Ashworth, Severn Estuary Partnership Management Group Chair
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
SevernNet - Sustainability, Community and Enterprise
Kate Royston, Chair and Co-ordinator – SevernNet
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Introduction to LIFE N2K and IPENS LIFE+ Programmes: delivering
improvements for the Severn Estuary Natura 2000 site
Jennifer Kelly, Natural Resources Wales
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
Avonmouth/Severnside - Progressing the Outline
Development Strategy for the Enterprise Area
Ian Steele, Avonmouth Severnside Economic Development Project
Severn Estuary PartnershipWorking in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary
The Severn Estuary Partnership, an Update
Dr. Rhoda Ballinger, Cardiff University