PROGRAMME
08:30
Registration and Coffee in the Networking Surgery
09:25
Chair's Opening Address
Dr Rehema White (confirmed)
Sustainable Development Programme Coordinator, University of St Andrews
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Dr Rehema White (confirmed)
Sustainable Development Programme Coordinator, University of St Andrews
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09:35
David Wilson (confirmed)
Director of Energy, Scottish Government
“Establishing Scotland as a world leader in sustainable development”
Highlighting the support being made to enterprises in the green economy. How can Scotland make use of its natural resources smarter and more efficiently? What does the future of Scottish energy look like?
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Director of Energy, Scottish Government
“Establishing Scotland as a world leader in sustainable development”
Highlighting the support being made to enterprises in the green economy. How can Scotland make use of its natural resources smarter and more efficiently? What does the future of Scottish energy look like?
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09:55
Dave Gorman (confirmed)
Head of Environmental Strategy, Scottish Environment Protection Agency
“Starting the Transition - Climate, Energy and the Challenge of Change - A View from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency”
Meeting Scotland's 2020 climate targets means fundamental change to the way we produce energy, run our homes and go about our business. Change is vital, but change can be difficult. What part is SEPA playing in the transition? What do we need to consider? What are some of the challenges?
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Head of Environmental Strategy, Scottish Environment Protection Agency
“Starting the Transition - Climate, Energy and the Challenge of Change - A View from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency”
Meeting Scotland's 2020 climate targets means fundamental change to the way we produce energy, run our homes and go about our business. Change is vital, but change can be difficult. What part is SEPA playing in the transition? What do we need to consider? What are some of the challenges?
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10:15
Alex Hill (confirmed)
Chief Advisor for Scotland & Northern Ireland, Met Office
Discussing attitudes to and the understanding of climate change, taking a brief look at some of the impacts of climate change and how this fits in with the decisions required under the broader sustainability umbrella.
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Chief Advisor for Scotland & Northern Ireland, Met Office
Discussing attitudes to and the understanding of climate change, taking a brief look at some of the impacts of climate change and how this fits in with the decisions required under the broader sustainability umbrella.
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10:30
David Hunter (confirmed)
International Business Manager, M&C Energy Group Ltd
“Scotland's Future Energy Mix ”
An exploration of the implications in moving to a sustainable low carbon future that is affordable and delivers energy security. How do we combine the opportunity to be Europe's green energy powerhouse with the need to keep the lights on at home?
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International Business Manager, M&C Energy Group Ltd
“Scotland's Future Energy Mix ”
An exploration of the implications in moving to a sustainable low carbon future that is affordable and delivers energy security. How do we combine the opportunity to be Europe's green energy powerhouse with the need to keep the lights on at home?
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10:45-10:55
Question and Answer Session
11:00
Masterclass Session 1
A series of Masterclasses will run throughout the day. You have the opportunity to pick a stream from the following two topics – Green Energy and Innovations or The Natural and Built Environment.
A series of Masterclasses will run throughout the day. You have the opportunity to pick a stream from the following two topics – Green Energy and Innovations or The Natural and Built Environment.
11:45
Coffee in the Networking Surgery
12:30
Masterclass Session 2
13:15
Lunch in the Networking Surgery
14:15
Masterclass Session 3
15:00
Chair's Afternoon Address
Dr Rehema White (confirmed)
Sustainable Development Programme Coordinator, University of St Andrews
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Dr Rehema White (confirmed)
Sustainable Development Programme Coordinator, University of St Andrews
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15:10
Guest Speaker
Jim Mackinnon (confirmed)
Chief Planner, Scottish Government
“Sustainable Places and Sustainable Buildings”
Presentation will cover the work of the Directorate for the Built Environment in relation to sustainable building and sustainable places, with particular reference to the Scottish Sustainable Communities Initiative.
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Jim Mackinnon (confirmed)
Chief Planner, Scottish Government
“Sustainable Places and Sustainable Buildings”
Presentation will cover the work of the Directorate for the Built Environment in relation to sustainable building and sustainable places, with particular reference to the Scottish Sustainable Communities Initiative.
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15:30
John Stocks (confirmed)
Manager for Scotland, The Carbon Trust
“Building the Future, Today”
The carbon emissions associated with non-domestic buildings account for about 18% the UK's carbon footprint. If we are to achieve our target of an 80% emissions reduction by 2050 then our non-domestic building stock needs to be transformed. Is this possible? What technologies need to be deployed and in what order?
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Manager for Scotland, The Carbon Trust
“Building the Future, Today”
The carbon emissions associated with non-domestic buildings account for about 18% the UK's carbon footprint. If we are to achieve our target of an 80% emissions reduction by 2050 then our non-domestic building stock needs to be transformed. Is this possible? What technologies need to be deployed and in what order?
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15:55
Question and Answer Session
16:05
Panel Debate
“Innovations and Implementation”
What impact will the economic strains on public spending have on sustainable development? How can we best implement green strategies and what is the best way to get a return on investment in sustainable development? What are the latest innovations and ideas we can use for best practice sustainable developments and communities? How can we address the skills gap to meet the demands of a green economy? Are biofuels the future for Scotland's renewable energy?
“Innovations and Implementation”
What impact will the economic strains on public spending have on sustainable development? How can we best implement green strategies and what is the best way to get a return on investment in sustainable development? What are the latest innovations and ideas we can use for best practice sustainable developments and communities? How can we address the skills gap to meet the demands of a green economy? Are biofuels the future for Scotland's renewable energy?
16:50
Chair's Closing Remarks
16:55
Event Close
