This webinar, building on WCPP’s environment and net zero work, published research and expert insight, will look at how Wales can deliver local economic growth and development through a just transition, supporting both current and future generations.
Exploring the opportunities created by the transition to net zero, the 60-minute webinar will examine how our efforts to tackle climate change can also strengthen local economies across Wales. It will ask:
- How can the net zero transition maximise opportunities for localities by building on the existing strengths of local economies?
- What skills are needed to support businesses and communities to ensure that Wales makes the most of the opportunities afforded by the transition?
The webinar, chaired by WCPP Director, Professor Dan Bristow, will bring together experts for a discussion on how the next Welsh Government can enable a fair and just transition, supporting prosperous local economies and delivering long-term benefits for future generations.
Speakers:
- Dr Helen Tilley, WCPP Director of Policy and Practice (Welsh Government)
- Ben Burggraaf, CEO, Net Zero Industry Wales
- Henry Richards, Senior Futures Lead, British Academy
- TBC
The discussion will be followed by a live Q&A with the audience.
Be part of the discussion, sign up now.
Please note that we are intending to record and/or transcribe the sessions. The recording will be shared via the IWA and/or WCPP’s channels. Please let us know if you have any concerns or objections to us doing this or to your remarks being attributed to you by name.
This webinar is part of a joint WCPP/IWA webinar series, aimed at anyone with an interest in how the Welsh policy landscape will evolve after the forthcoming Senedd election. Each webinar will focus on a specific policy challenge within one of WCPP’s current priority areas (Tackling Inequalities, Environment and Net Zero, Community Wellbeing), along with the future of local government, each with input from expert guest speakers, and opportunities for audience engagement.
- Building prosperous local economies through a just transition | Tuesday 3rd February at 11am
- Turning the tide on child poverty | Thursday 26th February at 11am
- A sustainable future for local government in Wales | DATE TBC
- Strengthening community cohesion | DATE TBC
