Minutes Members OEP Attendees - 23.80 Apologies for absence and declarations of interest

The Board APPROVED the minutes of the 5 September 2023 Board meeting, with an amendment to the minute of item 23.71 clarifying that it relates to the scope of the NI drivers and pressures report and that the focus is on biodiversity. [...] The Board APPROVED the minutes of the 28 September 2023 Board meeting, with an amendment to the minute of item 23.77 reflecting that the discussion was on the targets, not the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). [...] The Board was content that the focus will be on the ‘stacking up’ element to the plan, which distinguishes the current recommendations from last year. [...] It discussed the different methods of communication for the different audiences; a summary for Parliamentarians, a summary for the general public, and an elevator pitch that gets to the crux of the issue. [...] The Board noted the scenarios that may result from this process, and the Executive’s view of the prospects for success.