Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 3, 4 and 5 in private. 2. Scottish Biodiversity Strategy: The Committee will take evidence from— Professor Elisa Morgera, Professor of Global Environmental Law, University of Strathclyde and Director, One Ocean Hub; Suzie Saunders, Policy Advocate, Woodland Trust Scotland; Dr Paul Walton, Head of Habitats and Species, RSPB Scotland; Bruce Wilson, Public Affairs Manager, Scottish Wildlife Trust; and then from— Susan Davies, Chief Executive, Scottish Seabird Centre; Calum Duncan, Head of Conservation Scotland, Marine Conservation Society; Craig Macadam, Convener, Scottish Environment LINK Freshwater Group and Conservation Director, Buglife. 3. Scottish Biodiversity Strategy: The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2. 4. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme. 5. Advisers: The Committee will consider a list of candidates for two adviser posts: one on climate change and one on environmental standards.