University of Aberdeen Interdisciplinary Fellow Dr Roslyn Henry has been invited to speak at the Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum policy conference later this month.
The conference will examine the future for land use in England and implications of policy options for food, nature and climate.
Delegates will discuss possible systems for allocating land in ways that can serve both stakeholder needs and national objectives, including moving towards net zero targets. Areas for discussion include priorities for moving food production forward, nature restoration and climate adaptation, as well as the role of land in supporting renewable energy and social wellbeing.
Challenges for implementation of sustainable land management at scale will also be examined, looking at concerns raised by stakeholders, such as practicalities of increasing uptake of regenerative farming practices, expanding nature-rich habitats and improving soil health, as well as options for improving public access to nature through accelerated woodland creation.
The agenda also looks at priorities for innovation in technology and farming practices to improve land use and meet objectives for sustainability and productivity.
Dr Henry, who is based in the School of Biological Sciences said: “I am looking really forward to taking part in the conference. I’m sure the topics on the agenda will lead to lively discussions. My area of research is in exploring the interplay between food security, land use and biodiversity, so it will be a great experience to not only be part of the discussion, but to also hear the perspectives of other experts in the area to see how we can play our part in shaping the direction of land use policy going forward.”