Our Programmes

Climate Action Lab V: Online

20th February 2025 - 21st February 2025

Facilitator: Tom Herbert, Jane Davidson, Stan Townsend, Greg Pilley, Eric Walters, Simon Pickering, Dmitry Yumashev, Jonathan Code & Tim Bevan

Hawkwood's Climate Action Lab is a vibrant online event dedicated to driving sustainable change through food, farming, and nature. It empowers communities to reimagine food systems, connecting regenerative agriculture with climate resilience. The online conference will include talks from food producers, wildlife experts and policy makers. Rooted in nature, it encourages ecological stewardship and will provide helpful advice on action that you can take.

This conference has been made possible through the generous support of Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL), Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, Cotswolds National Landscape.

Event time: 20th February 2025 11:00am - 21st February 2025 2:00pm

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What Is Included

For the majority of our courses, both residential and non-residential rates are available. Residential options are fully inclusive with all meals provided. Non-residential options include suppers, lunches and all refreshments and exclude B&B. Some of our short day courses, events and talks do not include meals and refreshments. For more details about this course, please see the Practical Information section below.

Additional Activities

Mindful walking through our woodland trails
Meditate in our Woodland Sanctuary
Go on a hike and explore the Cotswolds AONB
Discover surrounding charming market towns

At a Glance

Climate friendly approaches to food production
Sharing of challenges and triumphs
An opportunity to share your knowledge and experience

What You Will Gain

Insights from other growers, food producers and those working in policy
A chance to network and make connections
Opportunity to get inspired and spend time creating a plan so you can take action
Knowledge on where to get support for your projects.

Climate Action Lab V: Online Tutors

Greg Pilley

Dmitry Yumashev

Tom Herbert

Jane Davidson

Tim Bevan

Stanley Townsend

Eric Walters

Simon Pickering

Jonathan Code

More about Climate Action Lab V: Online

Climate Action Lab Programme:

UK farming and land use: how do we address the climate and ecological emergencies while supporting farmers? - Dmitry Yumashev
This talk will draw on a wide body of work that Small World Consulting has carried out across the UK on strategic topics including landscape-level net zero transition, land use change, and sustainable food systems. In all this work, we bring the latest scientific evidence to the contentious and emotive debate around what a truly sustainable farming and land use in the UK should look like, with the aim to help the parties involved make the right decisions for the future.

Panel Discussion: Ideas to Transform Your Food System - Greg Pilley, Tom Herbert & Eric Walters
This panel discussion will explore ways to create a more sustainable food system. Learn from their experiences of setting up food and drink companies with sustainability and social justice at the core. Together, they will stress the need for collaboration between farmers, consumers, and policymakers to drive meaningful change.

Farming as an answer to the nature and climate crisis - Tim Bevan
Hear from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust's Tim Bevan, Senior Wildlife and Farming Manager about working in partnership with farmers and landowners for nature's recovery.

Agroecology and the role of agricultural education in reimagining food futures - Dr Jonathan M Code
How does education contribute to the reimagining of our food systems and what is the role of the educator in supporting a move toward more resilient and regenerative food systems.

The Historical Context of Natural Conservation Crisis in the UK - Dr Simon Pickering
Over centuries, landscapes and therefore wildlife has changed due to improvements in farming, but also politics and financial pressures. Simon will give an overview of the impacts of various moments in UK history and give examples of where farming and the wild coexist.

Practical Information

Thursday 20th February:
10:00am - Welcome Speech
10:15am - "UK farming and land use: how do we address the climate and ecological emergencies while supporting farmers?” - Dmitry Yumashev
11:00am - Break
11:15am - Ideas to Transform your Food Business - Greg Pilley, Tom Herbert and Eric Walters
12:15pm - Lunch
1:15pm - Farming as an answer to the nature and climate crisis - Tim Bevan
2:30pm - The Context of Conservation Crisis in the UK - Simon Pickering

Friday 21st February:
9:30am - Welcome Speech
9:45am - Agroecology and the role of agricultural education in reimagining food futures - Jonathan Code
11:00am - Break
11:15am - The Findings of Wales Net Zero: How could Wales feed itself by 2035? - Jane Davidson and Stan Townsend
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About Hawkwood

Hawkwood is a stunning Grade Il listed 19th Century country house, surrounded by 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland, and gardens. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - it is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there's plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts.

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