Agenda
Day 1 - Wednesday 13th January 2021
10:00
Welcome, details of the day and what to expect
with Rhian Jardine
Head of Development Planning & Marine Services, NRW
10:05
An overview of some of the priorities and opportunities for the Welsh marine and coastal environment, including what is set out in the marine area statement and more recent themes identified through the green recovery task force.
with
Kirsty Lindenbaum
Senior Specialist Advisor Marine, NRW
Peter Davies
Chair of Wales Marine Action and Advisory Group, Member of Green Recovery Task Force
10:40
Presentations showcasing local projects followed by an open discussion with audience and presenters
with
Sustainable Recreation Co-Ordinator, Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum
Project Manager ECHOES & Director, Geo Smart Decisions
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Aberystwyth University
MSc graduate, Swansea University
Wales Project Engagement Officer for Dynamic Dunescapes, Plantlife
Hosted by Mike Dowell
Deputy Director Marine and Fisheries Division, Welsh Government
11:30
Morning Break
12:00
Hot Topic Discussion
Three presentations on your chosen topic, followed by an open discussion with audience and presenters
Attend one of:
Supporting local marine and coastal needs in Wales. Community level ideas and actions around opportunities for a more joined up and sustainable approach.
With presentations from:
Emma McKinley
Research fellow, Cardiff University
Andy Godber
Lead Ranger, National Trust
Paul Renfro
Senior Project Manager, Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum
Facilitated by: Ceri-Beynon Davies
Senior Advisor (Marine and Coastal Wellbeing), NRW
OR
Discussing action around Wales that supports restoration and biodiversity, highlighting opportunities for working together at all scales.
With presentations from:
Richard Unsworth
Director, Project Seagrass
Ruth Callaway
Senior Marine Research Scientist, Swansea University
Martin Skov
Reader, School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University
Facilitated by: Amy Martin
Specialist Advisor Marine Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, NRW
12:55
An introduction to the discussion session, including how to select and access your regional discussion group of choice
with Kathryn Hughes
Senior Advisor (Marine Area Statement), NRW
13:00 - 14:00
Break for Lunch
14:00
Discussions identifying local opportunities and project ideas with other regional partners and stakeholders
Attend ONE of the areas:
Facilitated by Kathryn Hughes
Senior Advisor (Marine Area Statement), NRW
Facilitated by Kirsty Lindenbaum
Senior Specialist Advisor Marine, NRW
Facilitated by Amy Martin
Specialist Advisor Marine Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, NRW
Facilitated by Emma Lowe
Marine Area Statement Officer, People & Places, NRW
Facilitated by Ceri-Beynon Davies
Senior Advisor (Marine and Coastal Wellbeing), NRW
Facilitated by Rhian Jardine
Head of Development Planning and Marine Services, NRW
14:45
Afternoon Break
15:00 - 16:00
A summary from our hosts, plus the opportunity to network and continue discussions from the day
with
Kirsty Lindenbaum
Senior Specialist Advisor Marine, NRW
Peter Davies
Chair of Wales Marine Action and Advisory Group, Member of Green Recovery Task Force
Rhian Jardine
Head of Development Planning & Marine Services, NRW
Day 2 - Thursday 14th January 2021
Welcome, details of the day and what to expect
with Rhian Jardine
Head of Development Planning & Marine Services, NRW
10:10
Examples of funding opportunities in Wales, and how we can make the most of them to deliver marine and coastal projects. Followed by an open discussion with audience and presenters
with
Sean Clement
Policy Officer, UK SEAS Programme, WWF
Rachel Lopata
Co-Founder, Sea Changers
Lambros Karasellos
Community Programmes Assistant, People’s Postcode Lottery
Rhian Jardine
Head of Development Planning & Marine Services, NRW
11:00
Break
11:10
Presentations on new, collaborative or partnership working to overcome known challenges, followed by an open discussion with audience and presenters
with
Specialist Advisor, Marine & Brexit, NRW
Specialist Advisor Marine Ecosystems, NRW
Programme Manager, Marine Energy Wales
Hosted by Kirsty Lindenbaum
Senior Specialist Advisor Marine, NRW
11:45
Break
12:00 - 13:00
Hot Topic Discussion
Three presentations on your chosen topic, followed by an open discussion with audience and presenters
Attend one of:
Covering issues and opportunities around coastal and marine water quality, including citizen science, marine litter and the public utility industry.
with presentations from:
Fergus O’Brien
Wastewater and Environment Services Manager Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Sue Burton
Pembrokeshire Marine SAC Officer, Milford Haven Port Authority
Lloyd Nelmes
Project Co-Ordinator, Sea Trust
Facilitated by Kathryn Hughes
Senior Advisor (Marine Area Statement), NRW
OR
How climate change is impacting or may impact ecosystems, structures and communities. How we can adapt or mitigate for change, and raising awareness through coastal groups and communities.
with presentations from:
Lisa Goodier
Business Manager, Gwynedd Council
Alex Cameron-Smith
Community and Climate Change Engagement Coordinator, Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum
Gwyn Nelson
Programme Manager, Wales Coastal Monitoring Centre
Facilitated by Nicola Rimington
Lead Specialist Advisor: Marine and Coastal Physical Process and Coastal Management, NRW
13:00 - 14:00
Break for Lunch
14:00 - 14:45
Examples of collaborative working, with lessons learnt and opportunities to work together better, followed by an open discussion with audience and presenters
with
Jetske Germing
Business Development / Executive Director, Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum
and
Sue Burton
Pembrokeshire Marine SAC Officer, Milford Haven Port Authority
Nia Jones
Living Seas Wales Project Manager, North Wales Wildlife Trust
Hosted by Peter Davies
Chair of Wales Marine Action and Advisory Group, Member of Green Recovery Task Force
14:45
An introduction to the discussion session, including how to select and access your regional discussion group of choice
with Kathryn Hughes
Senior Advisor (Marine Area Statement), NRW
14:50
Break
15:00 - 15:45
Discussions identifying local opportunities and project ideas with other regional partners and stakeholders
Attend ONE of the areas:
Facilitated by Kathryn Hughes
Senior Advisor (Marine Area Statement), NRW
Facilitated by Kirsty Lindenbaum
Senior Specialist Advisor Marine, NRW
Facilitated by Amy Martin
Specialist Advisor Marine Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, NRW
Facilitated by Emma Lowe
Marine Area Statement Officer, People & Places, NRW
Facilitated by Ceri-Beynon Davies
Senior Advisor (Marine and Coastal Wellbeing), NRW
Facilitated by Rhian Jardine
Head of Development Planning and Marine Services, NRW
15:45 - 16:00
A summary of the two day event and a look ahead to continuing working together for the Welsh coast and seas.
with
Kirsty Lindenbaum
Senior Specialist Advisor Marine, NRW
Peter Davies
Chair of Wales Marine Action and Advisory Group, Member of Green Recovery Task Force
Rhian Jardine
Head of Development Planning & Marine Services, NRW