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Natural Environment White paper published

The Natural Environment White Paper is a statement outlining the Government’s vision for the natural environment over the next 50 years.

The Comprehensive Planning and Climate Change Training for Planning Officers will be delivered by Arup to enhance the skills planning officers need to take positive action on climate change and...

Securing the Skills for a Low Carbon Future
Wed, 28/03/2012 - 12:15

University of Hull’s Allam Lecture Theatre, Hull

Skills gaps have already been identified in the UK’s existing energy and process industries. As more renewable and low carbon industries are drawn to invest in the Humber, the demand for skilled and experienced workers in the region is set to increase, but what does this mean for your business and industry in the Humber as a whole? Hear from Siemens, Mainstream Renewable Power, Vivergo Fuels, Centrica Storage and Energy & Utility Skills as they share industry’s views on the key issues surrounding skills and how they are being addressed.

Skills for a green economy

This project results from recommendations made in the skills strategy for England, Skills for Sustainable Growth. The work was undertaken with the aims of identifying the skills needed to support...

Bioenergy Review

This report assesses the role of Bioenergy in meeting carbon budgets and targets, drawing on detailed analysis of land use impacts and the UK energy system from technical, economic and...

This report explores the impacts of the coalition’s localism agenda on climate change action. It asks:

Are existing fuel poverty policies working or do we need to implement new ideas and approaches now? Since energy prices are expected to carry on rising, this paper assesses some...

Over 200 regulations are covered by the Housing and Construction Red Tape Challenge. The housing and construction industries are key to driving growth in our economy. Through smarter regulation, we...

Green Incubator

Groundwork Sheffield and its partners Groundwork Wakefield and Heeley Development Trust, are delighted to announce a new project that aims to create 101 jobs and 15 social enterprises to boost...

First steps to greening your business - workshop
Wed, 08/02/2012 - 08:30

Scarborough Spa Pavilion

Does your business want to take the first steps to managing your environmental impacts whilst saving money in the process? Do you want help with creating an action plan that will work for you?

Upcoming Events

Feb
21

Adaptation is a local issue

Following the recent publication of the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment and the forthcoming development of the National Adaptation Programme a series of half day workshops are being held across the UK for local authorities.
Feb
22

Community Renewable Energy Event

Richard Williamson, Bradford Council's Environment & Climate Change Manager, would like to invite you to a rescheduled and slightly adapted meeting regarding community renewable energy.
Mar
5

Urban Wildscapes Symposium

Timed to coincide with the publication of Urban Wildscapes, published by Routledge and edited by Anna Jorgensen and Richard Keenan, this symposium at the Garden Museum continues to develop the themes found the book.
Mar
11

Climate Week

Climate Week is a supercharged national occasion that offers an annual renewal of our ambition and confidence to combat climate change. It is for everyone wanting to do their bit to protect our planet and create a secure future.
Mar
15

Renewable Energy: Lessons from the Community Sustainable Energy Programme (CSEP)

A series of free, regional, one-day workshops, reporting and advising on current renewable energy technologies.

The recent changes to funding arrangements and financial incentives in support of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies have changed the options for community groups and others to engage in small-scale renewable energy projects in their area.

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