Environment Kernow champions the importance of a quality environment to the present and future well-being and livelihood of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Ian Jones (Volunteer Cornwall) is the voluntary sector representative.
For more information visit the Environment Kernow website.
The latest report from Ian Jones, VCS rep on the Environment Kernow partnership.
The meeting was not very well attended, with only three representatives.
The focus of meeting was on the development of a Biodiversity Action Plan and Local Nature Partnerships (LNP). This follows on from the Natural Environment White Paper. The White Paper says there should be links between the LNP with the Local Enterprise Partnerships.
July’s meeting will focus on EU Common Agricultural Policy and Cornwall Council’s Big Conversation, including Future Cornwall and the future of Environment Kernow.
The latest report from Ian Jones, voluntary sector representative on Environment Kernow: -
There has been considerable doubt as to the future of Environment Kernow (EK) since the demise of the partnership structures in Cornwall. Members agreed that they are fully committed to the continuance of the partnership due to the importance of the environment for the wellbeing of the people of Cornwall and the sustainability of its economy.
A new strategic plan will re-look at the partnership’s plan for the next twelve months with a possible focus on the following:
EK has a conference on Tuesday 29 March at Pool Innovation Centre, 10am to 3:30pm
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Presentations from the following:
European Centre for Environment and Human Health which is based in the Knowledge Spa Truro. Research and academics being recruited. Will have a focus on a number of areas, Toxicology, Climate & Oceans, and Clinical Photobilogy and Positive Health & Wellbeing Benefits of the Environment.
Cornwall Council presentation on Planning for Renewable Energy in Cornwall. Scary fact, in 1999 Cornwall spent £579 million on energy, this had increased to £1,124 million in 2005, with only 2-4% of income from energy retained in Cornwall. We are leaking our wealth!
Community Power Cornwall has submitted its first planning application for the installation of two community owned wind turbines, on land at Tregerrick Farm, Gorran Highlanes, Gorran. Read more »
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