Overview

In 2021, the context for the conference is the climate crisis and the recognition that only combined action on greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution will mitigate it. As well as presentations by expert practitioners and researchers, you will have a great opportunity to meet and network in person with professionals in your field to exchange your experiences and share best practice.

IChemE will not be storing or controlling any data linked to this event.

Speakers

Professor Jim Longhurst, EPUK President, will give an opening address and Professor Sir Stephen Holgate will close the Conference. In addition, Lord Whitty, our retiring President will give an update on progress in the new environmental legislation.

• Professor Anna Hansell, Director of the Centre for Environmental Health & Sustainability at the University of Leicester
  Keynote address on Public Health Lessons learnt from the pandemic
• Alex Minshull, Bristol City Council
  Talk on Experience of Climate Action in Bristol
• Eric Lindus, Bosch
  A presentation on how technology enables a joined-up approach to climate and environmental protection actions
• Derek Osborn
  A review of EPUK Activities in 2021 and priorities for 2022
• Tim Williamson, Air Quality Consultants
  The impact of the pandemic on environmental quality
• Johan Kuylenstierna, Stockholm Environment Institute University of York
  Presentation on the benefits of a combined approach to climate and environmental protection, and reflections on COP26
• Professor Prashant Kumar and Dr Vina Kukadia, Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE), University of Surrey
  Presentation on Green Infrastructure for Air Pollution and Climate Change Mitigation
• Mich Swainson, Air Pollution Consultant, BRE
  Talk about Achieving Good IAQ in Zero Carbon buildings, Issues and Options
• Dr Sarah Moller, University of York, SysRisk 

(Systemic environmental risk analysis for threats to UK recovery from COVID-19) will also be presenting.

Agenda

In a change from previous conferences, there will be two special themed breakout sessions this year.

Theme 1: Lessons learned for environmental protection from the COVID-19 pandemic

• Societal behaviour change post-pandemic
• Public health lessons from the pandemic: reducing vulnerability, increasing resilience
• Impacts of the pandemic on the environment on noise

 Theme 2: Priorities for local action on environmental protection and climate change

• EPUK’s action plan for air quality and climate change
• Transport planning for clean air, low carbon, urban tranquillity
• Greener redevelopment: land use and construction codes

View the full programme: 2021 EPUK Conference Programme (draft)

Enviro Technology Services Ltd and Acoem UK will have display stands all day.

The Conference will be of particular interest to:

• Local authority officials in Environmental Health, Climate Action, Contaminated Land, Planning and Transport, and Public Health Officers
• Elected members with an environment or public health brief or interest
• Environmental managers from the private and public sectors
• Practitioners: Environmental businesses and consultants
• Academics and students involved in teaching, research and learning in environmental protection
• Environmental interest groups, Public health interest groups, and other NGOs.

Attendance at this event provides 7 hours CPD certification.