Climate Connections
Linking Climate Change Research
Friday 13 May 2011, SNH Conference Centre, Battleby, Perth
With the implementation of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, Scotland is taking a global lead in transforming to a low-carbon society. But how will researchers, stakeholder organisations and the public be able to acquire, share and utilize knowledge on climate change in order to meet future challenges?
Exploring the role that climate-related knowledge networks can play in shaping understanding of, and responses to, climate change within a rural context, Climate Connections will facilitate conversations between scientists and interest groups.
By attending this seminar you will have opportunity to
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Increase understanding of factors driving climate-related activity in Scotland
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Gain knowledge of networks that inform those working with the climate change arena
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Identify opportunities for building on these networks to ensure Scotland is better equipped to respond
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Help generate the output of the seminar, the Climate Connections Report, which will reflect the workshops and plenary discussions.
Keynote Speaker:
Professor Anne Glover, Chief Scientific Officer. Introduction by Professor Martin Price of the Centre for Mountain Studies, Perth College UHI.
Output:
A brief report that summarises activity across research networks for climate change in rural areas in Scotland will be produced for the Scottish Government, policy makers and users of research and other professionals.