1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take items 3, 4 and 5 in private.

The Committee will also decide whether to consider its work programme in private at its next meeting.

2. Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (draft Delivery Plan)

The Committee will take evidence from—

• Dr Clare Cavers
  Senior Projects Manager
  Fidra
• Calum Duncan
  Head of Conservation, Scotland
  Marine Conservation Society
• Elspeth Macdonald
  Chief Executive
  Scottish Fishermen’s Federation
• Vicki Paxton
  Partnership Manager
  Moray Firth Coastal Partnership
• Tavish Scott
  Chief Executive
  Salmon Scotland
• Phil Taylor
  Head of Policy and Operations
  The Open Seas Trust

3. Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (draft Delivery Plan)

The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.

4. Adviser

The Committee will consider a list of candidates for the post of adviser on climate change and net zero targets.

5. Appointments to the Board of the Scottish Land Commission

The Committee will consider a list of recommended candidates for appointment to the Board of the Scottish Land Commission.