SSN Conference 2011

10th November COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh

Programme

Local Action for a Sustainable Scotland
9.30 - 9.45 Welcome and Introduction
Chair: Tim Birley
9.45 - 10.45 Local Leadership for a Low Carbon, Sustainable Scotland
10.45 - 11.10 Refreshments
11.10 - 12.10 The Power of Local Example: 'Encourage, Engage, Exemplify, Enable'
A 'quick fire' series of case studies will provide delegates with headline information on a range of actions taking place in Scotland. Confirmed contributors include:
  • Integrated approaches to sustainability - Cairngorms National Park
  • The true value of public and local authority food services in social, economic and environmental terms – Robin Gourlay, Food and Drink Industry Division, Scottish Government
  • Sustainable, energy-efficient social housing - The Glasgow House initiative
  • How communities can deliver sustainable development: the Peterhead project story – Belinda Miller, Head of Economic Development, Aberdeenshire Council
  • The role of local authorities in fostering partnerships for sustainable economic growth - Jan Falconer, Projects, Partnerships and Funding Manager, Aberdeen City Council
12.10 - 12.30 Refreshments
12.30 - 13.00 The Power of Local Example: 'Encourage, Engage, Exemplify, Enable'
Conclusion of session. Confirmed contributors include:
  • Strategic responses to global climate change: a UK analysis - Prof. Jan Bebbington, University of St. Andrews
  • Carbon management - partnerships and priorities for the future - Paul Wedgwood, Manager of Carbon Trust Scotland
  • The Central Scotland Green Network: working in partnership for better places and sustainable economic growth - Rebecca Maxwell, Assistant Chief Executive, Stirling Council
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch & Case Study Poster Exhibition
The 2011 SSN Conference Poster Exhibition will showcase examples of recent work undertaken in Scotland's local authorities to progress sustainable development. In 2010, a total of 32 posters were displayed in the SSN Conference Poster Exhibition, including work from 19 local authorities.
14.00 - 14.30 Political Leadership for Delivery
Contributors:
14.30 - 15.30 Knowledge Exchange
An opportunity for delegates to discuss, debate and get further information on one of the 8 case studies presented in the 'Power of Local Example' sessions.
15.30 - 16.00 'Integrated Approaches to Unlock Scotland's Potential