The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Find out what activities SEFARI are involved in.

Date & Time

1st-12th November 2021 -

Details

Working with multiple partners we are currently developing a range of activities to engage in the conversations needed to address climate change and support safeguarding our enviornment. Details can be found here:

Tuesday 2nd November:

SEFARI will have a stand at the 43rd TB Macaulay Lecture. Registration is avaiable at: https://www.tbmacaulaylecture.co.uk/

Saturday 6th November:

SEFARI Gateway is hosting a panel debate on 'Achieving a Just Transition for Rural Scotland'. Speakers include:

• Jane Atterton, Rural Policy Centre Manager, Scotland’s Rural College
• Theona Morrison, Acting Chair, Scottish Rural Action
• Jim Hume, Director of Policy & Public Affairs, Support in Mind Scotland
• Jane Craigie, Director and Co-founder, Rural Youth Project
• Jackie Brierton, Chief Executive Officer, GrowBiz Scotland
• Mags Currie, Senior Social Scientist, James Hutton Institute

The session will be chaired by Charles Bestwick (Director, SEFARI Gateway). In person attendance is invite only, however the online registration link is: https://www.netzeronation.scot/event/achieving-just-transition-rural-scotland (remember to choose our event from the Live Stream Programme Section).

Sunday 7th November:

Encampment of Eternal Hope by Walker & Bromwich

The drop-in event will showcase to the public the concepts of how we can take climate action through the food we choose to produce and eat. Topics would include dietary and agricultural biodiversity, circular nutrition, circular/green economy, zero-waste concept, sustainable health (reduction/tacking of Non-Communicable Diseases, NNCDs), healthy environment. On Sunday, Dr Madalina Neascu (Rowett Institue) will discuss Hemp as a case study, and how incorporating this into our diet can offer not only nutritional benefits but also environmental ones too. 

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/encampment-of-eternal-hope-hemp-for-the-future-tickets-198833064047

Monday 8th November:

SEFARI Gateway is taking part in a joint online debate with the TAPP Coalition on 'Carbon pricing & fiscal policies for a just agri & food transition?' Confirmed speakers:

• Helena Wright, Policy Director FAIRR
• Jeroom Remmers, Director TAPP Coalition
• Elizabeth Gulugulu, youth representative YOUNGO, youth constituency to the UNFCCC (coming from Zimbabwe)
• Steven Thomson, Agricultural Economist (at SEFARI Gateway-SRUC) 
• Jana Fremming, Environmental Action Germany (Deutsche Umwelt Hilfe)
• Martin Kennedy, president National Farmer Union NFU (Scotland)
• Mike Robinson, moderator

All participants need to register through this link: http://cop26eusideevents.eu/register

First create an account and then you have full access to the programme of COP26 EU Side Events. Then click on the session at 8 Nov 17h CET / 16h BST session and watch it from the platform.

Tuesday 9th November:

1. University of Glasgow:

SEFARI Gateway and the Centres of Expertise will have a stand presence at Fore Hall, Gilbert Scott (Main) Building, UoG (9am-5pm) and we are running 3 events:

2. SEFARI are supporting a Scotland Food and Drink hosted event 'Delivering Net Zero for the food and drink sector' (15.30-17.30) - more details to follow.

3. Display of SEFARI innovation as part of UK Presidency Pavilion in the Blue Zone (display designed through UK DIT from supplied SEFARI Assets) - more details to follow.

Wednesday 10th November:

EU SHERPA project collective, featuring SEFARI and SEFARI Gateway work: stand includes interactive exhibits (e.g. Google Earth Tour of SEFARI research sites; virtual reality models) and videos (e.g. communities led initiatives from around Europe).

Please also read about how our ongoing research is contributing to climate and environmental issues at: https://sefari.scot/climate-and-the-environment.