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LCSB Network News and Events
Carbon Costs of Christmas Trees
Cynnal Cymru's Sustainability Consultant, Karolina Rucinska, has taken a look at the carbon footprints of real and fake Christmas trees. To check out her conclusions - click here. 
Pension Fund Aims for Zero Carbon
The Swansea Pension Fund, which manages retirement investments for 47,000 people in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, has announced that it will go net zero by 2037. To find out more - click here. 
Changemakers Fund Re-launched
South West Wales Connected Community Rail Partnership, managed by 4theRegion, has re-launched its Community Changemakers Fund to support communities close to the railway network make small interventions that help create pride of place and promote well-being with grants of £300 to £1,000. For more details of the fund - click here. 
Swansea Unveils Blue Eden Plans
The latest plans for a Swansea Bay tidal lagoon have been announced by Swansea Council with ambitious proposals for renewable energy generation, job creation, energy efficient housing, visitor attractions and research facilities. To find out more - click here. 
One Planet Standard at COP26
The One Planet Centre presented their new assessment tool at COP26 with input from Future Generations Commissioner Sophie Howe, Swansea Councillor Andrea Lewis and OPC founder David Thorpe. Check out the video below (Sophie from 14min, Andrea from 27min, David from 52min). |
Other News and Events
Auditor General Calls for Greener Warm Homes Programme
The Wales Audit Office has said that the key scheme for tackling fuel poverty in Wales, which includes Nest and Arbed funding, needs to align more strongly with the Welsh Government's climate ambitions. To read more about this in a Business News Wales article - click here. 
Welsh Government Publishes New Net Zero Wales Plan
Coinciding with the start of COP26, the Welsh Government has launched its latest Net Zero Wales carbon budget plan outlining actions for the next four years, along with a separate document to demonstrate how partners across Wales are Working together to reach net zero. To download a summary of the Net Zero Wales document - click here. For further information and documents, including the full carbon budget report and other accompanying materials - click here. 
Faster Travel Modes Can Lead to Slower Journey Times
A recent study modelling potential commuter behaviour suggests 'selfish' choices result in more congestion and increased journey times. For an interesting article on The Conversation website and a link to the study - click here. YouGov Track Opinions on Climate and COP26
Leading UK polling organisation YouGov has created dedicated webpages to mark COP26 with dozens of articles, opinion trackers and surveys linked to climate change. Do people believe the climate threat is exaggerated? How well is the UK Government handling climate change? What are public attitudes to different policies and actions. To check out these and many other interesting polls - click here. |
In Case You Missed it the First Time Around
There have been lots of great events and webinars taking place over the last few months and many have been recorded for future viewing. Here are some links to events you may have missed:
There have been lots of great events and webinars taking place over the last few months and many have been recorded for future viewing. Here are some links to events you may have missed:
- Public Sector Net Zero Carbon Reporting - workshop with NRW and Welsh Government officers - click here
- Food for the Region Conference: South-West Wales food systems event and pre-conference panel discussions - click here
- Delivering Wellbeing with Doughnut Economics: Kate Raworth and the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Cymru - click here
- Everything Change online discussion series, including conversation with author Margaret Atwood - click here
- Beyond Recycling: The New Circular Economy Strategy for Wales - presentation by Dr. Andy Rees - click here
- Biophilic Living Swansea webinar - presentation on this pioneering project - click here
- Green Recovery Delivery Partnership – presentation on the Priorities For Action - click here
- Committee on Climate Change presentation on Welsh emission targets and net zero advice - click here
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