The Veterinary Green Discussion Forum 2024
18th - 19th June 2024
"I’m very excited to invite you to this truly unique veterinary conference where we work towards making sure that our special veterinary industry becomes very much a part of the solution to our climate crisis."
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Summary
We are pleased to announce that we are hosting the 3rd Veterinary Green Discussion Forum, this year entitled “Creating a Circular Economy”, at WWT London Wetland Centre.
Following the success of the event in 2023, we want to continue to lead the debate on our climate crisis, and bring together individuals from across the veterinary profession for important discussions.
We cannot rely on governments to solve all of our environmental problems, individuals and businesses are also critical. It is our hope that in a spirit of collegiality and collaboration we can make real progress in beginning to solve our environmental issues.
This is a conference for anybody interested in the future of the planet.
"Fantastic event, I learned so much and have made some great connections. The time for discussion was really important."
Emilie Beck - MSD Animal Health UK
"This was a truly fantastic venue, good food and a nice mix of speakers with some great networking"
Liz Barton - VetCT
Agenda
Day One
What would the world look like if run by vets, better or worse? A game to test theory
In this thought-provoking talk by Alice Richard, participants will explore hypothetical scenarios where veterinarians lead societal systems. The discussion aims to assess whether the unique skills and perspectives of veterinarians could potentially lead to better outcomes for society.
Practical conservation / networking
This session provides a dual opportunity for hands-on conservation activities and professional networking among attendees.
Meal at the reserve
The day concludes with a meal at the venue, allowing further interaction in a social setting.
Day Two
Presentations focused on circularity and sustainability
There will be presentations by the following speakers:
Suzy Ramsey - CEVA
Ellen Brostrom - Vimian
Ed Bailey - VetSustain
Laura Binnie - Paragon Veterinary Group
Par Larshans - Ragn-sells
John Gilliland - ARC Zero
Speakers
Anthony Chadwick
Anthony Chadwick (Founder of The Webinar Vet) champions sustainability, significantly reducing travel with online veterinary education and enhancing wildlife habitats.
Alice Richards
Alice Richard accelerates sustainability efforts, leveraging innovative training to foster impactful environmental initiatives.
Suzy Ramsay
Director - Group Key Strategic Accounts - Global
Ellen Brostrom
Ellen Broström steps into Vimian Group as the new Group Sustainability Manager, driving strategic emphasis on animal welfare and environmental conservation.
Ed Bailey
Ed Bailey, a Wiltshire farm animal vet, advocates for sustainable farming, focusing on biodiversity and soil management, supporting Vet Sustain's mission.
Laura Binnie
Laura Binnie leads Paragon's Sustainability Project, passionately driving their transition towards a more environmentally friendly and biodiverse veterinary practice.
Pär Larshans
Pär Larshans, recognized globally as a leader in sustainability and circular economy, passionately advocates for collaborative environmental solutions.
John Gilliland
John Gilliland spearheads the ARCZero project, aiming to pioneer precise, farm-specific carbon balance sheets to advance net zero carbon farming in Northern Ireland.
VENUE
WWT London Wetland Centre
London Wetland Centre brings the countryside to London. Although close to the heart of the capital it is a haven of tranquillity for both wildlife and people.
The lakes, pools and gardens are home to a huge variety of wildlife including kingfishers, sand martins, wading birds and plenty more. For keen bird watchers there are bitterns in the winter and yellow wagtails on the grazing marsh in summer.
But it's not just wildlife enthusiasts that enjoy the beauty of our nature reserve. It’s a wonderful place for a relaxing walk through the scenic paths that meander among the lakes and gardens.
The paths at London Wetland Centre are all flat - as you might expect at a centre created on the site of four redundant reservoirs. And there are plenty of benches dotted about, so the entire site is easily accessible.
About the event
Who is this conference for?
This is a conference for anybody interested in the future of the planet.
This is the decisive decade if we want to prevent an unprecedented rise in global temperatures and a massive loss in biodiversity. The veterinary industry should be part of the solution!
If your company is doing a lot for the planet, come and teach us. If you are trying to get ideas together, come and learn.
If all of this sustainability stuff is too early for you and you have no inkling how to get involved, we can help.
Join us and together we can help the world become a better, regenerated place!