1. Skills for Sustainability What does it really mean for the professional? Jimmy Brannigan Chair - Professional Practice for Sustainable Development

2. Skills for Sustainability About PP4SD  Established in 1999  Partnership consisting of: Institution of Environmental Sciences Environment Agency Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Society for the Environment  Worked with professionals in: Construction Engineering Financial services Land-based industries

3. Skills for Sustainability About PP4SD  Inter-professional learning for sustainable development  Dialogue and exploration (action research)  Research  Continuous professional development  Training and support

4. Skills for Sustainability Climate Change Your Career Increased Legislation Time Global Competition Resource Depletion Stakeholder Pressure Increased Risks

5. Sphere of Influence Sphere of concern Sphere of influence Sphere of control

6. Skills for Sustainability What is the challenge?  What is the role of professional institutions on Sustainable Development and Sustainability?  Are there key skills that all professionals need?  What are the next steps for: Institutions Individuals

7. Programme 10.45Jimmy Brannigan – Chair of PP4SD 11.00Ann Finlayson - Commissioner for Education and Head of Social Change at WWF-UK 11.20 Diana Garnham - Chief Executive of the Science Council 11.40Richard Howell - Sustainable Development Policy Manager, The Environment Agency 12.00Networking Lunch

8. Programme 13.00John Baines - Institution of Environmental Sciences 13.20Discussion Groups 14.20Break 14.40Feedback and plenary discussion 15.30David Hickie – Chief Executive of Society for the Environment 16.00Close