Training and Events

February 2012

From 6-8 February 2012 Plas Tan Y Bwlch will again be host to a course for decision makers from sectors within public authorities, the business community and Non Government Organisations from across the UK. 'Reducing Risks - Ecosystems, Land Use and Human Wellbeing in the UK' will examine the importance of ecosystems and the services they provide to the economy and to society, and to empower participants with the confidence to inform decision-making that maximises biodiversity and ecosystem benefits, while efficiently delivering their own priorities.

February 2011

Over 7-9 February 2011, Plas Tan Y Bwlch hosted the training course 'Reducing Risks - Ecosystems and Human Wellbeing' which gave delegates an insight into the benefits society gains from healthy ecosystems, with a particular focus on health and the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity. Presentations from this course are now available:

What do we mean by Reducing Risks?

Biodiversity Policy - Welsh Government

Biodiversity Policy - Scottish Government

Biodiversity Policy - Ireland

Biodiversity Policy - UK

Community Engagement Using Wetlands as an Example

Human Health and Biodiversity

Biodiversity and Health - Bridging the gaps in Policy and Practice

Green Care - the Social, Psychological and Physical Health Benefits of Biodviersity

Ecosystems, Wildlife and Human Health

Biodiversity and Strategic Assessment

Sustainable Drainage Systems - From Theory to Practice