The Dedham Vale & Stour Valley Forum 2022

Climate Change: What might it mean for the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley?

The main Forum event is free to attend and will take place on Microsoft Teams. You can register online and joining details will be sent on acceptance of booking. You do not need to print out your ‘ticket’ as your booking will automatically be recorded.

Programme of events

5:45pm  – Virtual doors open

6:00pm – Welcome and opening remarks

Cllr Nigel Chapman, Chairman of AONB and Stour Valley Partnership

6:05pm – The View from the Field

A representative from agriculture gives a perspective on farming and the environment

6:20pm – Personal Carbon footprints, 30 for 30 and Carbon Capture

Jules Pretty, Professor of Environment and Society, Director, Centre for Public and Policy Engagement, University of Essex

6:55pm – Introduction to Break out sessions

Cllr Nigel Chapman, Chairman of AONB and Stour Valley Partnership

7:00pm – Breakout Sessions (Attendees may choose one to attend)

1. Farming in Protected Landscapes programme and Climate Change
2. Link between climate crisis and wildlife loss
3. AONB Actions, individual pledges and possible support

7:15pm – Welcome back and Feedback from Breakout Sessions

Cllr Nigel Chapman, Chairman of AONB and Stour Valley Partnership

7:20pm – Participants views and comments

Comments, questions and thoughts from delegates

7:28pm – Reflections and close

Cllr Nigel Chapman, Chairman of AONB and Stour Valley Partnership

7:30pm – Close

In-Person Site Visits

If you wish to attend multiple site visits you will need to make a separate booking for each site visit you wish to attend. Full details will be made available once booking made. All site visits will involve walking over rough ground and suitable clothing and footwear should be worn.