The UK River Summit & Festival will bring together environmentalists, policy makers, regulators, campaigners, anglers, media, businesses, politicians and members of the public who all share a desire to work towards a more positive future for our rivers.
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Held at Morden Hall on the River Wandle in London on the 21st May 2024, it will provide a platform for collaboration and communication on the current issues and solutions required to improve the health of our rivers.
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Following the success of the inaugural UK River Summit on the River Test in Hampshire last year, this event will take place on the River Wandle, a unique chalk stream flowing through a heavily urbanised area intertwining a rich historical past with a current ecological importance.
The summit is curated by an independent team comprising of Claire Zambuni, Emma Sandham and Iona Mackay and aims to facilitate a forum for interested parties and stakeholders involved with the range of issues affecting UK rivers.
Claire Zambuni, Founder of The River Summits & Festivals said: “The UK River Summit offers the opportunity to discover some of the valuable work going on and the knowledge to affect change, as well as celebrate our rivers based on an extraordinary chalk stream, the River Wandle.
“We are hugely grateful for our partners’ support on this unique event. We hope the Summit helps present a collaborative voice in demanding positive action for our rivers and waterways. In this general election year, the need for action and to engage politicians to work across parties to resolve this crisis, has never been greater.”
Penny Gane, Head of Practice at Fish Legal said: “With the state of our rivers and lakes rarely out of the headlines, this event is an opportunity for local people to find out what is being done to turn things around.”
As we navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing planet, the key to environmental progress lies in facilitating continuous dialogue between various players – from government officials and NGOs to businesses and the public. This event aims to bridge these gaps.
Attendees will gain informed knowledge from key environmental stakeholders, be able to ask direct questions, work collaboratively to find solutions, and celebrate our rivers.
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Tickets include refreshments and lunch, and all activities on offer during the day.