AGM & Spring Seminar Plastics in the Marine Environment

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Scotland Centre

AGM & Spring Seminar Plastics in the Marine Environment

This event is open to members and non members 
 Spring Seminar - Members Free of Charge
Spring Seminar - Non Members £36 including VAT

Friday 20th April 2018 10.00am to 4.00pm

COSLA Conference Centre
Scott Suite
19 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh, EH12 5BH

http://www.cosla.gov.uk/conference-centre/easy-get

3.5 Hours CPD or Structured Learning and Development

Programme

Registration 10am to 10.30am

AGM 10.30am to 11.30am

Break

Seminar 11.45am to 4.00pm

Morning Session

  • Welcome and setting the scene, Dr. Nicki Souter, Chair of CIWM Scotland Centre
  • ‘A Plastic Ocean’ Video Clip
  • Solid Wastes in Developing Countries - plastics entering the oceans, Prof. David Wilson OBE, President of CIWM
  • Scale of marine plastic in Scotland & Globally, Calum Duncan, Scottish Conservation Manager, Marine Conservation Society
  • Marine Scotland, Morag Campbell, Scottish Government
  • Terrestrial Policy, Mike Berry, Senior Policy Adviser, Scottish Government
  • Q&A

Networking Lunch

Afternoon Session

  • Project Beacon - Technology, System and Supply Chain Innovation for Next Generation Waste Plastic Management, John Ferguson, Director, EcoIdeaM
  • Actions the Co-op & retail sector are taking to tackle the issue, Iain Ferguson, Environment Manager Co-op
  • Overview of KSB work undertaken on a Scottish & European scale, Nicola Turner, Community Projects Officer, Keep Scotland Beautiful
  • Fishing for Litter Project, Faron McLellan, KIMO UK Coordinator, KIMO
  • Q&A
  • Closing Remarks, Dr. Nicki Souter, Chair of CIWM Scotland Centre

4pm Summary & Close

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When
20/04/2018 10:00 - 16:00
This event is full.

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