Webinars

Ocean Justice – Why equity, diversity and inclusion matters

Thursday 14 November, 12:00 – 13:30. 

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Join this free online webinar to discuss and debate why equity, diversity and inclusion matter in the marine and coastal sector

This is the first in a series of our webinars where we will be creating a space to learn about, discuss and debate aspects of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the marine and coastal sector.

Join this first free webinar to discuss and debate:

• Why we need a more diverse and inclusive marine and coastal sector.
• Why we need to transfer more power to young people/communities in marine decision-making.

The panel:

• Alan Munro – Founder and Director of Young Sea Changers Scotland.
• Yvette Curtis – EDI Manager at Surfers Against Sewage and Founder of Wave Wahines.
• Ffion Mitchell-Langford – Project Designer & Manager of the Marine Conservation Society’s Hiraeth Yn Y Môr (HYYM) Project, EDI Co-Chair at the North Wales Wildlife Trust, Founder of Future Generation Consultancy and National Marine Parks Lead at Campaign for National Parks.
• Caitlin Turner – Young marine biologist undertaking an MSc in Marine Vertebrate Ecology & Conservation and a Trustee for Young Sea Changers Scotland.

A fisheries industry perspective on the priorities for a new UK Government: pre-election roundtable

Friday 28th June

This live online event provided an opportunity to discuss the priorities that a new UK Government could consider, this time from a fisheries industry perspective.

Panellists were asked what they would like to see from a new government and whether this could drive positive change for ocean and coastal management. The UK general election takes place on 4th July and there will be a new Government in 2024, whatever the colour. Fresh priorities, radical ideas or more of the same? – whatever the election brings, the next term of government will be critical for marine management across the UK.

This panel session brought together leading thinkers from the fisheries sector to discuss the critical issues that face the country. It was an opportunity to consider what difference the general election result will make to how we manage our seas.

The Panel

The live online panel discussion will be chaired by Prof. Dickon Howell, Director of Ocean & Coastal Futures and HMC. The panellists include:

• • Mike Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations

• • Chris Ranford, Chief Executive Officer, Cornish Fish Producers Organisation

• • Prof. Mike Williams, Chair of the Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority and Vice Chair of the Association of IFCAs

Recording of the event on the 28th June

The marine priorities for a new UK Government: pre-election roundtable

Friday 14th June

Fresh priorities, radical ideas or more of the same? – whatever the election brings, the next term of government will be critical for marine management across the UK.

This panel session brought together leading thinkers from the private sector, environmental NGOs and society to listen, learn and debate the critical ocean and coastal issues that face the country. It allowed the panellists and the audience to consider what difference the general election result will make to how we manage our seas.

The Panel

The live online panel discussion will be chaired by Prof. Dickon Howell, Director of OCF and HMC. The panellists include:

• • Katie-jo Luxton,Global Conservation Director, RSPB

• • Peter Barham, Chair, Seabed User and Developer Group

• • Benj Sykes, Vice President, Head of Environment, Consenting and External Affairs at Ørsted / Industry Sponsor, Offshore Wind Industry Council

Recording of the event on the 14th June