Planning for the Energy Challenge – UK Environmental Law Association conference 2012

09 February 2012

Friday 6th - Sunday 8th July
Solent University, Southampton

The Conference will gather leading speakers from the public and private sectors. Delegates will get the latest updates and an opportunity to discuss the recent changes to the planning system and the major challenge in meeting projected energy needs, while at the same time tackling climate change. Other sessions include a case law update and specialist sessions on key Environmental Law topics.

Speakers include:

Andrew Lee, Director of Strategy, South Downs National Park Authority;
David Elvin QC, Landmark Chambers; 
Richard Ford, Pinsent Masons;
Dr Cameron Hepburn, Senior Research Fellow, LSE and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment; 
Marcus Trinick, Eversheds; 
Gordon Nardell QC (39 Essex Street); 
Robert McCracken QC (Francis Taylor Building), and
Thea Osmund-Smith (No 5).

The location for this year's conference is the international maritime city of Southampton, with the New Forest National Park on its doorstep. This ancient forest consists of 145 square miles of open heath and woodland - destination for two of the conference field visits. Other field visits are planned to Beaulieu Motor Museum and the new Sea City Museum, opening in April 2012 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

The Saturday evening Gala Dinner will be held at the Grand Café, Southampton. The Grand Café is a venue steeped in history, located within a Grade II listed building, and used by first class passengers of the Titanic.

All are welcome. The UKELA conference aims to be friendly and welcoming to everyone with an interest in Environmental Law.

UKELA is very grateful to our main sponsors Landmark Chambers, ThirtyNine Essex Street and WSP Environment and Energy.

Booking fees from £250-£540.

More information and to book please click here