2nd Report - Nature-based solutions: rhetoric or reality? - The potential contribution of nature-based solutions to net zero in the UK
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- 27 Jan 2022
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Select Committee · Science and Technology Committee
Nature-based solutions for climate change
Status: Closed
Opened: 9 Jun 2021
Closed: 9 Feb 2023
1 report
Inquiry scope
The Committee is investigating the role of nature-based solutions in mitigating climate change. The inquiry will consider how protecting, managing, and restoring natural ecosystems can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing co-benefits to people and nature. It will also examine any scientific uncertainties surrounding their effects, and barriers to their effective implementation. The Committee has issued a call for written evidence, and will be taking oral evidence in autumn 2021.Reports
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2021 | James Quinault · The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Professor Gideon Henderson · Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, The Rt Hon. the Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | View ↗ |
| 23 Nov 2021 | Edward Barker · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Janet Hughes · Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Professor Gideon Henderson · Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | View ↗ |
| 2 Nov 2021 | Alan Hampson · Scottish Forestry, Nick Halfhide · NatureScot, Professor Selina Stead · Marine Management Organisation (MMO), Richard Bramley · National Farmers Union (NFU), Thomas Lancaster · Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) | View ↗ |
| 26 Oct 2021 | Dr Mike Morecroft · Natural England, Dr Richard Greenhous · Forestry Commission, Harry Greenfield · Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Melissa Swartz · Environment Agency, Professor Mark Reed · Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Professor Rosemary Hails · The National Trust | View ↗ |
| 19 Oct 2021 | Annette Burden · UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, David Young · Wheatley Young Partners, Dr Pat Snowdon · Scottish Forestry, Dr Renée Kerkvliet-Hermans · Peatland Code, Helen Avery · Green Finance Institute, James Mansfield · Finance Earth | View ↗ |
| 14 Sep 2021 | Dr Rebekka Artz · James Hutton Institute, Professor Chris Evans · UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Professor Hilary Kennedy · School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University, Professor Rick Stafford · Bournemouth University, Professor William Austin · School of Geography and Sustainable Development, University of St Andrews, Richard Lindsay · University of East London | View ↗ |
| 7 Sep 2021 | Dr Bonnie Waring · Grantham Institute on Climate and Environment, Imperial College London, Dr Lisa Norton · UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Dr Lynn Dicks · University of Cambridge, Professor Chris Collins · University of Reading, Professor David Coomes · University of Cambridge, Sir Harry Studholme · Forestry Commission | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Gideon Henderson · Chief Scientific Advisor | Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 2 |
| Alan Hampson · Head of Policy and Practice | Scottish Forestry | 1 |
| Annette Burden · Wetland Biogeochemist | UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology | 1 |
| David Young · Lawyer and Partner | Wheatley Young Partners | 1 |
| Dr Bonnie Waring · Senior Lecturer | Grantham Institute on Climate and Environment, Imperial College London | 1 |
| Dr Lisa Norton · Agroecology researcher | UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology | 1 |
| Dr Lynn Dicks · University Lecturer in Animal Ecology | University of Cambridge | 1 |
| Dr Mike Morecroft · Principal Specialist, Climate Change | Natural England | 1 |
| Dr Pat Snowdon · Head of Economics and Woodland Carbon Code | Scottish Forestry | 1 |
| Dr Rebekka Artz · Senior Research Scientist, Ecological Sciences | James Hutton Institute | 1 |
| Dr Renée Kerkvliet-Hermans · Coordinator | Peatland Code | 1 |
| Dr Richard Greenhous · Director of Forest Services | Forestry Commission | 1 |
| Edward Barker · Director, Natural Environment, Trees and Landscapes | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 1 |
| Harry Greenfield · Senior Land Policy Advisor | Country Land and Business Association (CLA) | 1 |
| Helen Avery · Director, Nature Programmes and GFI Hive | Green Finance Institute | 1 |
| James Mansfield · Co-Founder and Managing Director | Finance Earth | 1 |
| James Quinault · Director General for Europe, International and Constitution Group | The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 1 |
| Janet Hughes · Director of the Farming and Countryside Programme | Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs | 1 |
| Melissa Swartz · Catchment Funding Senior Advisor | Environment Agency | 1 |
| Nick Halfhide · Director of Nature and Climate Change | NatureScot | 1 |
| Professor Chris Collins · Professor of Environmental Chemistry | University of Reading | 1 |
| Professor Chris Evans · Biogeochemist | UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology | 1 |
| Professor David Coomes · Professor of Forest Ecology and Conservation | University of Cambridge | 1 |
| Professor Hilary Kennedy · Emeritus Professor | School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University | 1 |
| Professor Mark Reed · Professor in Rural Entrepreneurship | Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) | 1 |
| Professor Rick Stafford · Marine Biologist | Bournemouth University | 1 |
| Professor Rosemary Hails · Director of Science and Nature | The National Trust | 1 |
| Professor Selina Stead · Chief Scientific Advisor | Marine Management Organisation (MMO) | 1 |
| Professor William Austin · Researcher | School of Geography and Sustainable Development, University of St Andrews | 1 |
| Richard Bramley · Environment Forum Chair | National Farmers Union (NFU) | 1 |
| Richard Lindsay · Head of Environmental and Conservation Research, Sustainability Research Institute | University of East London | 1 |
| Sir Harry Studholme · Former Chair | Forestry Commission | 1 |
| The Rt Hon. the Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park · Minister of State (Minister for Pacific and the Environment) | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 1 |
| Thomas Lancaster · Head of Land, Seas and Climate policy | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) | 1 |
Correspondence
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| Published | Direction | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2022 | To committee | 27 January 2022 - Letter from Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, COP26 President, ref Nature-based solutions at COP26 |
| 15 Oct 2021 | To committee | 15 October 2021 - Letter from Lord Patel to Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, COP26 President, ref Nature-based solutions at COP26 |
Meetings & visits
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| Date | Type | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2022 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | — · virtual meeting | |
| 11 Jan 2022 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | — · virtual meeting | |
| 14 Dec 2021 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | — · virtual meeting | |
| 7 Dec 2021 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | — · virtual meeting | |
| 9 Nov 2021 | Formal meeting | — · virtual meeting | |
| 12 Oct 2021 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | — · virtual meeting | |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Formal meeting (private meeting) | — · virtual meeting |