THE DYNAMIC SEVERN Points of view

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THE DYNAMIC SEVERNPoints of view

• Chris Wooldridge
• Cardiff University

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FORUM

• A meeting to discuss topics of public concern
• A programme where opinions can be expressed and
  openly discussed

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CHANGING TIMES - AND TIDESA Celebration

• Shoreline
• Offshore
• Fish/Farm
• Wildlife
• History
• Future
• Partnership
• MANAGEMENT

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POINTS OF VIEW

• Personal
• Organizational
• Perspective
• Physical
• Professional
• Emotional
• Legal
• Local
• Experience
• Guidance
• Objectives

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THE POWER OF THE SEVERN
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THE OFFSHORE PERSPECTIVE

• Dynamics
• Awareness
• Experience
• Evidence
• Respect

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CLIFF TOP - TO SEA BED
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A DIFFERENT WORLD
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CHALLENGES

• Climate change
• Renewable energy
• Legislation (Marine Bill)
• Flood risk
• Environmental quality
• Sustainable development
• Quality of life
• National priorities
• Negative image of (some) marine activities and
  operations

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THE WORLD ENDS TOMORROW!
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A SENSE OF PROPORTION
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PARTNERSHIP SO WHAT?

• Awareness
• Integrated
• Work together
• Value the Estuary
• Encouragement
• Discuss Debate
• Policy

• Single issue
• Legislation
• Sustainability
• Public reaction
• Us and them
• Boundaries
• DECISION MAKING

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SEVERN ESTUARY PARTNERSHIP IS THE FUTURE

• Catalyst for action
• Best practice tools and methodologies
• Sounding board for ideas
• Delivery and implementation of policy
• Protects a living landscape and seascape
• Counter ignorance and lack of interest
• Manage the dynamics of change

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• CHAMPION THE CAUSE
• PROMOTE THE PARTNERSHIP
• DELIVER SUSTAINABLE
• DEVELOPMENT

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OVER TO YOU! Thank you for your attention