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Sustainable Severn ForumWhy Sustainable Severn?
December 2015
Johnny GowdyDirector, Regen [email protected]
Meeting the challenge of climate change
Guardian graphics
Good COP or Bad COP?
Cautiously optimistic…..
Critical to get a deal
Ambitious and achievable
Heavyweights are nearly aligned
Developing countries are in a better position
Some icebergs…
Rich v poor nations
Legally binding & enforceable
US Republicans ..but really?
A possible fudge
Reasons to be cheerful
1) CO2 emissions slightly lower despite economic growth and low oil price
2) International investors & corporations are taking the lead
3) Uruguay
4) Technology, innovation and ingenuity
5) The power of cities, regions, communities and individuals.
UK Energy Policy Reset
“I want energy policy to be boring.”The “trilemma”
“UK energy policy is ‘inconsistent, incoherent and ineffectual”
Policy reset or short term expediency
New Gas(hopefully)
New Nuclear(preferably)
End of Coal by 2022 (almost certainly)
Offshore wind(most likely)
Frack chance??
Innovation ??
UK will need clean energy
Large Scale
Local and distributed
New technologies inc. Storage and Smart
Offshore Wind in the UK
Bristol Channel - a fantastic opportunity
Resource potentialClean energyInvestment and economic developmentNew technology and innovationSkills and jobs
Images courtesy of Marine Energy Matters
But only if we do it right…
A balanced approach underpinned by a long term strategy and proper governance• Respecting and protecting the environment
• Working with existing marine users and economic stakeholders
• Providing real economic and social benefits
• Knowledge backed by science and research
• Holistic approach – cumulative impacts
• Proper engagement and genuine partnership
• Providing opportunities for shared ownership
• Maximising the opportunity for innovation
A Sustainable Severn
Forum Agenda…..
Session 1 – Strategy and guiding principles
Energy Peter Kydd, Consultant, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff Environment Martin Harper, Conservation Director, RSPB Society Dr Thomas Appleby, Senior Lecturer in Law, UWE Economy John Chaplin, Director of External Affairs, Bristol Port Company/Infrastructure
Developer case study Roger Woods, Development Director, Tidal Lagoon Power
Session 2 – Governance and delivering strategy Facilitated by Peter Kydd
John Harrison, Chairman, Severn Estuary Partnership Samuel Bryan, Project Manager Marine, Bristol City Council Martyn Evans, Head, Ecosystems Planning & Partnerships South, Natural Resources Wales Adam Guy, Thames Estuary Partnership
Thanks to……
