News from the Secretariat

Quarterly update: October to December 2009

Following approval by the membership, Link’s new Operational Strategy has now been published and is set to put our 2010-2012 work programme on course to help get the natural environment as highly placed on the agenda as climate over the next three years. A Direction Statement, summarising Link’s aims and objectives for the next five years will be circulated in the New Year and will soon be available to view on our website.

There was an excellent turn-out to Link’s Annual General Meeting, which was held at Garden Court Chambers in Londonon 8 December. The AGM was prefaced by presentations from Link’s Working Groups’ Chairs and Vice Chairs, covering work carried out in 2009 and our aims for 2010 onwards.

Following the formal business of the AGM, members enjoyed an Environmental Law for Environmental Protection session; with excellent presentations from James Thornton, CEO of ClientEarth; Richard Harvey, Barrister at Garden Court Chambers; and Matt Shardlow, CEO of Buglife. Many interesting points were raised during this session and the resulting discussion continued for some time over wine and mince pies.

Link is pleased to announce that following elections at the AGM - we have a new Treasurer; David Lind (RSPCA). Link’s previous Treasurer, Helga Edwards (Woodland Trust) stepped down in December, after 3 years in the role. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Helga for all of her hard work and good guidance during her time as Treasurer.