How might it help to guide policy and shape new development, transport, education and housing?
Day One, chaired by Stuart Laing, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the university, and Alan McCarthy, Chief Executive of the council, will look at how being a biosphere city might affect strategic issues such as economic and social development, housing, education, health and food production. Day Two, chaired by Dr Niall Burnside, of Brighton University will take a local perspective, looking at how local communities might benefit. Day Two will also include a series of workshops where delegates will have the opportunity to engage in exploring key issues in more depth. Click here to download conference flyer [PDF 367kb]. Confirmed speakers include: • Professor Thomas Elmqvist, Stockholm University, Sweden, a key contributor to the international debate on Urban Biosphere Reserves and to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment • Pooran Desai – Sustainability Director, Bioregional Quintain, Mathew Frith, urban ecologist from the Peabody Trust, and Dusty Gedge, Urban Ecologist/Green Roof Designer You can f
