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Priorities for the new UK Government: Stewarding Britain’s natural environment

12 December 2024, 6:15 pm–7:30 pm

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Leading experts speak as part of our Policy & Practice seminar series. Free to attend and open to all.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

Eleanor Kingwell-Banham – UCL Political Science

Location

G.06
Institute of Archaeology
31-34 Gordon Sq
London
WC1H 0PY
United Kingdom

 

A new government has been in power in Westminster since July. In our Policy & Practice miniseries, Priorities for the new UK Government, we explore key issues on which the Government is—or ought to be—focusing its attention.

In this event, jointly hosted with the UCL Policy Lab, we will be exploring nature policy. From toxic rivers to dwindling urban green space, Britain’s natural environment is in a poor state. What does the new Government plan to do to steward the country’s natural environment? What more should be done—and by whom?  

This seminar will be followed by a drinks reception. All are invited to attend.

Copies of Guy's new book 'Lie of the Land: Who Really Cares for the Countryside?will be available to purchase at the event.


Meet the speakers

Guy Shrubsole is an environmental campaigner and writer. He has worked for Rewilding Britain, Friends of the Earth, the UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and New Zealand’s Ministry of Agriculture. He is the author of multiple books, the latest of which is Lie of the Land: Who Really Cares for the Countryside? (2024) and he frequently writes for publications including the Guardian, the New Statesman and New Scientist. 

Chair: Professor Cathy Elliott  

 


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Recording

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Accessibility

  • The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s), located at the back.
  • There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).

For more accessiblity info and an access guide please visit Accessable 


This seminar is co-organised by UCL Policy Lab.

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