Saturday 

_{Saturday lunchtime 13.00–14.30}

Green Liberal Democrats and Rewilding Britain

Roam, Rewild, Restore: Democratising England’s Land

Who owns and accesses the UK’s green spaces? This discussion explores rewilding, right to roam, and equity through community empowerment, decision-making and right to buy. We’ll envision a new social contract where nature recovery supports wellbeing, ecosystems and climate resilience.

Chair: Richard Benwell:CEO Wildlife and Countryside Link
 

Speakers: Rebecca Wrigley:CEO Rewilding Britain
Doug Parr: Chief Scientist Greenpeace
Jon Moses:Right to Roam
Rose O'Neill: CEO, Campaign for National Parks 
Caroline Voaden MP 
Tim Farron MP

Marriott Highcliff, Dorchester South

_{Saturday mid evening 20:15–21.30}

Green Liberal Democrats and MCS Foundation with Climate Emergency UK 

Climate Scorecards to Real Change: Local Authorities powering climate and nature action? 

Unlock insights from climate scorecards, exploring routes to resilience through renewables, nature-based solutions, placemaking, procurement and bold local leadership. Impact starts here

Speakers: Pippa Heylings MP, Garry Felgate - CEO MCS Foundation, Isaac Beevor - Climate Emergency UK, Sam Markey - Recurve Solutions- Impact Investing. 

Bournemouth International Centre, Tregonwell Hall

Sunday

_{Sunday mid-morning 11.30–12.30} 

Green Liberal Democrats 

Building Social Capital through a Just Transition

As a new Lib Dem economic vision develops. What does the transition plan look like for a sustainable future that works for all? The science, the frameworks exist - SDGs, the Doughnuts, Missions - let's get the roadmap and communication right.

Speakers: Josh Matthews, Cllr Steve Mason, Bloom Procurement, Sam Markey - Recurve Solutions - Impact Investing

Marriott Highcliff, Blandford Room

_{Sunday, early evening 18.15–19.15} 

Green Liberal Democrats and Cadent

Green Gas: Powering the Next Industrial Revolution

How can Green Hydrogen and Bio-Gas reshape our economy? We explore solutions to decarbonise industry and agriculture, driving clean growth, and transforming Britain into a net-zero powerhouse from field to factory.

With: Stephen Smith - Cadent, Chris Huhne - Anaerobic Digestion Biogas Association

Bournemouth International Centre, Bayview Suite 1

Sunday evening, 19.45-21.00

The Green Groups Climate and Nature Drinks Reception!

Wrap up Climate and Nature Day with leading environmental voices - including Green Alliance, National Trust, WWF, RSPB, and more. And hear from Pippa Heylings MP on how Lib Dems can lead the charge for nature and climate.

Bournemouth International Centre, Bourne Lounge

Monday

_{Monday morning 08:00–09.00}

Green Liberal Democrats and The Property Institute with MCS Foundation

Tackling Tough Retrofits: Overcoming Barriers to Net Zero in Tower Blocks and Heritage Homes

Many challenges prevent the decarbonisation of our buildings. Dive into leaseholder dilemmas, planning roadblocks, and funding gaps as we ask how the Lib Dems can lead with fairness and ambition, and who pays the bill?

Speakers: Jaclyn Mangaroo - The Property Institute, Gary Felgate, CEO - MCS Foundation, Wera Hobhouse MP, Gideon Amos MP

Marriott Highcliff, Sherborne Suite

Monday 22nd September 2025
Time: 18.15 - 19.15

National Oceanography Centre & Marine Conservation Society with Green Liberal Democrats

How can the UK be a global leader in marine policy & protection?

Speakers: Professor Alex Rogers - National Oceonography Centre, Roz Savage MP, Pippa Heylings MP, Gareth Cunningham - Marine Conservation Society 

Marriott Highcliff, Blandford Room

Tuesday
 

Tuesday Morning 11:00 - 12:15 

Training 

Winning the Environmental Vote 

ALDC & Green Liberal Democrats 

Bournemouth International Centre, Meyrick Suite

Cllr Graham Neale (Chair, GLD)