Countryside COP4: 04 – 08 November 2024
Countryside COP is back this 04 – 08 November, bringing together the rural community and businesses to showcase and inspire activity ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 – 22 November 2024.
Now in its fourth year, Countryside COP provides a platform for anyone interested in the countryside to hear how the UK’s rural economy and agriculture can help tackle climate change and improve sustainability. Spokespeople from farming, local authority, education, research, finance and more will set out the challenges and vision for farming and the countryside.
Agricology are delighted to host general information and the programme for 2024. Read on to find out more…
CCOP Programme
View recordings from COP24 here
What is Countryside COP about and who can be involved?
- Countryside COP is a mix of virtual and live events to suit host organisations and their audiences.
- Any organisation with an interest in the rural economy can host their own events to debate and discuss key issues over the week 04 – 08 November.
Why get involved in Countryside COP?
The Countryside COP allows the rural community and UK agriculture to set the agenda and will serve to amplify policy asks and other messaging through many voices.
All interested organisations and individuals are welcome to collaborate.
For further information please contact netzero@nfu.org.uk
FAQs
When?
04-08 November 2024
Can anyone host an event?
Yes. Countryside COP provides an umbrella for different organisations to run their own workshops. Existing events could also be promoted under the Countryside COP banner.
How do I host an event?
Each host is free to organise an event in a format that suits their organisation and audience. See CountrysideCOP4 Framework for event hosts.
Should events be between 9am-5pm?
You can stage your event at any time to best suit your audience e.g., it could be a breakfast or evening event if this best suits your speakers and/or target audience.
Will Countryside COP help promote my event?
Yes, in addition to publicising your own event, co-promotion of all events by everyone involved in Countryside COP will help amplify the messaging. The programme of events will be hosted on Agricology and made available for all. Each participating organisation will plan their press and social media activity.
Does it include the whole of the UK?
Yes, it is UK wide and can also involve international events.
Who is organising Countryside COP?
The idea has come from the Agriculture and Land Use Alliance (previously the Greenhouse Gas Action Plan – GHGAP) made up of representatives from:
- ADAS
- ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association)
- AEA (Agricultural engineers Association)
- Agrimetrics
- AHDB (Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board)
- AIC (Agricultural Industries Confederation)
- Allerton Project
- BSAS (British Society of Animal Science)
- BGS
- CFE (Championing the Farmed Environment)
- Church Commissioners
- CLA (Country Land and Business Association)
- Defra
- Farm Carbon Toolkit
- FWAG (The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group)
- Germinal
- Innovation for Agriculture
- IAgrE (Institute of Agricultural Engineers)
- Institute of Agricultural Management
- LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming)
- NAAC (National Association of Agricultural Contractors)
- NFFN (Nature Friendly Farming Network)
- NFU
- NFU Cymru
- NFU Scotland
- NIAB
- NPA (National Pig Association)
- NSA (National Sheep Association)
- OF&G (Organic Farmers and Growers)
- ORC (Organic Research Centre)
- Pasture for Life
- Promar
- RABDF (Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers)
- RSPB
- SSFF (School of Sustainable Food and Farming)
- Terravesta
- UFU (Ulster Farmers Union)
- UK Agri-Tech Centre
All interested organisations and individuals are welcome to collaborate.
For further information please contact netzero@nfu.org.uk
Have a question about this page?
Please send an email including your name and telephone number and a brief description of your query to enquiries@agricology.co.uk.
Someone from the team will contact you or pass you on to the appropriate NFU policy team member.