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Free event. Address the urgent local climate issues impacting Montrose in this interactive event. Featuring Angus and Perthshire Glens MP Dave Doogan and a panel of local business leaders and climate experts, the summit promises to be an engaging and informative discussion.

Highlights include the premiere of Storm Angus Experiences, a crowd-sourced film created by Angus Climate Hub, showcasing personal stories and responses to the devastating winter storms that hit Angus. These storms caused record-breaking floods, tides, and significant damage, bringing the pressing issue of coastal erosion to the forefront of local discussions.

The event provides a platform for the community to engage with their representatives, discuss potential solutions, and share their experiences. It is an essential gathering for those concerned about the future of our coastal communities and the need for immediate climate action.

Immediately following the summit, attendees are invited to stay for the Sea Rising shorts programme, a series of films that explore the themes of coastal erosion, climate change, and rising sea levels.

Meet the Panellists:

John Adams, originally from Ulverston, Cumbria, moved to Montrose in 1977 after working on nuclear reactors for submarines. He later established a successful engineering business in Montrose. Since joining the Board of Montrose Golf Links in 2013, John has focused on coastal erosion management, particularly as the golf course has been severely impacted. He has contributed critical data to the DynamicCoast project and installed CoastSnap monitoring posts at Montrose and St. Cyrus, playing a key role in addressing erosion issues in the region.

Dave Doogan MP is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Angus since 2019 and, following boundary changes, for Angus and Perthshire Glens since 2024. With a background as an Aircraft Engineer specialising in Sea King Search and Rescue Aircraft, Doogan transitioned to politics, earning a first-class MA in Politics and International Relations. He has held various SNP spokesperson roles, including Defence and Energy Security and Net Zero.

Prof. Jim Hansom is a leading researcher in coastal erosion, serving as Honorary Professor at the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow. He has played a pivotal role in the Dynamic Coast project, which has transformed how Scotland addresses coastal erosion and climate change. Winner of the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Award, his work has directly influenced national policies and adaptation strategies. Prof. Hansom is committed to enhancing coastal resilience in the face of rising sea levels. He appears in You've Been Trumped, showing in our pop-up cinema on 14 & 15 Sept.

Kate Munro (panel moderator) leads the the new Angus Climate Hub for SCCAN (Scottish Communities Climate Action Network) and is dedicated to connecting people, skills, and communities to create positive change. A founding member of Sustainable Kirriemuir and a wildlife filmmaker with over 10 years of experience, Kate is passionate about the power of collective action to tackle global challenges. She focuses on empowering communities to shape a better future in a changing climate.

A Montrose native and Montrose Academy alumnus, Dave Wood retired after a 40-year career in the Oil and Gas industry, focusing on finance and project management. Passionate about the economic and social benefits of Montrose Beach and Links green space, Dave advocates for informed community engagement in coastal erosion and flood risk planning. Since 2022, he has led the Montrose Community Council Coastal Erosion Group, working to improve public awareness, access to information, and community involvement in erosion and flood risk projects.

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Photo at top courtesy of Angus Climate Hub