​Hosted by the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet (GASP), in partnership with Federated Hermes, Action for a Fairer World, NE Scotland Climate Action Network (NESCAN Hub), and JUST-Systems, this session will explore how a systems approach in Scottish landscapes can serve as a baseline framework for biodiversity restoration, community empowerment and climate resilience. By shifting focus from isolated projects to entire local ecosystems—understanding the interplay between funding, policy, environment, and social equity—we can achieve powerful, long-term community action.

​Event Format

​Welcome and Framing Remarks

​Welcome remarks and short introductions by Mr. Satya Tripathi, Secretary General of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet, and Mr. Saker Nusseibeh CBE, CEO of Federated Hermes Limited to frame the context and outline the goals of the session.

​Opening Keynote

​The Opening Keynote will be delivered by the Honourable Ms. Gillian Martin MSP; Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs at The Scottish Government (TBC)

​Moderated Panel Discussions

​Panel 1: Practical case studies of restoration

​(Moderated by Mr. Andrew Mitchell, Founder, Global Canopy; Co-Founder, TNFD)

​Global Thought Leaders in landscape restoration will present short case studies of practices that can deliver climate resilience and regenerate natural capital.

​Speakers

​Dr. Chris Ransom, Director of Field Programmes, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

​Ms. India Hamilton, Lodge Manager and Regenerative Lead, Craiganour Estate, Scotland

​Ms. Yvonne Crook, Chair & Founding Director, Highland Tourism CIC

​Panel 2: Creating partnerships for action

​(Moderated by Mr. Satya Tripathi, Secretary General of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet)

​A panel of expert speakers will explore the importance of taking a systems approach that underpins and informs communities in achieving powerful and sustained change.

​Speakers

​Ms. Alison Stuart - Chief Exec, NESCAN Hub

​Mr. David Innes - Chair, Action for a Fairer World

​Prof Tavis Potts - Director, Just-Systems

​The conversations will be moderated and designed to be dynamic, with space for real-time reflections and interaction from the audience.

​Synthesis & Closing Reflections

​Closing reflections and calls to action will be shared by the co-hosts.

​Session Details

• ​Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026

• ​Time: 14:30 - 16:30 BST

• ​Location: Federated Hermes @150, Cheapside, London