The dispersal of planet forming discs and its role on the formation and evolution of planets

The formation and evolution of planets is intimately related to the physical conditions, the evolution and the dispersal of their natal planet forming disc. In this talk I will summarise the basics behind photoevaporation models of disc dispersal, emphasising some of their expected influence on planet formation and migration. I will also focus on the predictive aspects of current models and how well they compare with current observations.