Summit presentations
The Restoring Welsh Rivers summit brought together a wide range of experts and stakeholders from across the UK, including scientists, farmers, environmentalists and water industry representatives.
Key themes were presented 25 panellists over five sessions, followed by discussion and reflection.
The full list of panellists follows and you can watch their presentations at this link:
Panellists' playlist
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List of panellists
The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John
The First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan
Session 1: Presenting the science
Dr Alison Caffyn (researcher on rural issues)
Prof Nigel Scollan Queen’s University Belfast
Prof Paul Withers Lancaster University
Patrick Stirling Friends of the River Wye
Session 2: Water quality and quantity
Prof Steve Ormerod Cardiff University
Fergus O’Brien Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Giles Bristow Surfers Against Sewage
James Wallace River Action UK
Rachel Sharp Wildlife Trusts Wales
Session 3: Soil and agriculture
Andrew Tuddenham Soil Association
Prof Bridget Emmett UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Flossie Freeman Inglis Central Association of Agricultural Valuers
Prof Séverine Saintier Cardiff University
Ric Cooper Cleddau Catchment Assessment Project
Session 4: Nature-based Solutions
Prof Christian Dunn Bangor University
Sian Williams Natural Resources Wales
Gail Davies-Walsh Afonydd Cymru
Jerry Langford Woodland Trust
Tom Johnstone We Are Nature Based
Session 5: Food and Water
Jon Parker Food, Farming & Countryside Commission
Patrick Holden Sustainable Food Trust
Rhys Evans Nature Friendly Farming Network
Gareth Parry Farmers Union of Wales