The Dedham Vale & Stour Valley Forum 2022

Climate Change: What might it mean for the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley?

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The Dedham Vale AONB and Stour Valley Forum is an annual event where anyone with an interest and passion for conserving and enhancing the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty & Stour Valley can come together to discuss a range of issues affecting the area.

The 2022 Dedham Vale and Stour Valley Forum took place on Tuesday 14th June from 5:45 - 7:30pm.

Our theme for 2022 was: Climate Change: What might it mean for the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley?

The event was held virtually online, but in the days following the Forum there will be additional in-person site visits events for anyone who is interested in seeing work out in the field.

Programme of events

6:00pm - Welcome and opening remarks

Cllr Nigel Chapman, Chairman of AONB and Stour Valley Partnership


6:05pm - The View from the Field

Fiona Wells, facilitator of the Stour Valley Farmer Cluster, gives a perspective on farming and the environment


6:20pm - Personal Carbon footprints, 30 for 30 and Carbon Capture

Jules Pretty, Professor of Environment and Society, Director, Centre for Public and Policy Engagement, University of Essex


6:55pm - Introduction to Breakout sessions

Cllr Nigel Chapman, Chairman of AONB and Stour Valley Partnership


7:00pm - Breakout Sessions (Attendees may choose one to attend)

  1. Farming in Protected Landscapes programme and Climate Change
  2. Link between climate crisis and wildlife loss
  3. AONB Actions, individual pledges and possible support


7:15pm - Welcome back and Feedback from Breakout Sessions

Cllr Nigel Chapman, Chairman of AONB and Stour Valley Partnership


7:20pm - Participants views and comments

Comments, questions and thoughts from delegates


7:28pm - Reflections and close

Cllr Nigel Chapman, Chairman of AONB and Stour Valley Partnership


7:30pm - Close