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Innovative environmental growth along the South West Coast Path in Cornwall

May 15, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Showcasing innovations along the South West Coast Path in Cornwall in the context of the county’s Environmental Growth Strategy

Cornwall’s Environmental Growth Strategy 2015-2065 suggests that the county’s economy relies on a healthy, thriving natural environment. In this context, the South West Coast Path in provides a fascinating case study around the relationship between Cornwall’s environment, economy and communities.

Coordinated by Tevi, this workshop will cover opportunities and challenges of managing the South West Coast Path in Cornwall. It will also showcase potential innovative business opportunities around the Path, taking into account its critical importance within the Cornish landscape and the county’s treasured heritage.

 

Agenda

9:30 – Registration/networking over tea and coffee (Wilshaw Building)

10:00 – Setting the scene: presentations by Tevi, Cornwall Council, the South West Coast Path Association and the University of Exeter

10:50 – Networking over tea and coffee

11:15 – Practical approaches to environmental growth along the South West Coast Path: presentations by Visit Cornwall, Porthcurno Telegraph Museum and Glisten

12:00– Interactive breakout sessions led by AONB, Tevi, Visit Cornwall and communications industry representatives

13:00– Lunch and networking at Porthcurno Beach Café

14:00– Close

14:15– Guided tour of Porthcurno Telegraph Museum (optional, free of charge)

Parking fees at the museum’s official car park will be waived.

Venue

Telegraph Museum Porthcurno
Eastern House, Porthcurno, TR19 6JX
Porthcurno, TR19 6JX GB
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