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LCSB Network News and Events
NHS Wales and Swansea Bay Health Board Share Decarbonisation Plans
Those attending the latest LCSB webinar were inspired by the passion, commitment and ingenuity of health board colleagues working hard to reduce their carbon footprint and support nature recovery. Their informative presentation is now available to download or view in the Members Area - click here. 
Morriston Hospital Fully Powered by Solar for Days
Swansea Bay University Health Board has announced that the UK's first hospital-owned solar farm, at Morriston Hospital, is surpassing expectations to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions by sometimes meeting their daily electricity demands, and even over a 50 hour period. To read a Welsh Government article - click here. 
Cynnal Cymru Announces Dates for Next Carbon Literacy and Nature Wise Courses
The next Carbon Literacy open course will take place on 27th-30th June, where you learn about the links between human activity and climate change and develop knowledge to enable you and your organisation to take action to reduce carbon emissions. The next Nature Wise open courses takes place on 24th-26th May, where you learn about ecosystem disruption and how to take action for nature recovery. For more info and to register for these courses - click here. 
Partners Come Together to Support Community-Led Transport Solutions
Three LCSB members - Swansea Council for Voluntary Action, Swansea Environmental Forum and 4theRegion - have teamed up to support and increase opportunities for communities and local projects across Swansea to help overcome transport difficulties, improve access to services and promote sustainability. An initial survey has been launched to gather information, experiences and ideas. To take part - click here. |
Other News and Events
Net Zero Industry Wales Established
At the end of March, the Welsh Government launched a new initiative to support the decarbonisation of Welsh industry. Building on work lead by a number of LCSB partners over recent years, the new body will receive £150,000 for each of the next three years. For more details - click here. 
IPCC Call for Action Outlined
The latest report published by the leading global body for climate change points to the action now required to address the climate emergency. To read a useful Carbon Brief article on the report - click here. To access the report - click here. 
BBC Tracks Progress on Climate Targets
A recent BBC article assesses whether the UK Government is on track to meet its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. To read the report, which considers topics such as energy generation, buildings, transport, food, trees and carbon capture - click here. 
Green Fleet Awards Now Open
Applications are now invited for the 2022 Green Fleet Awards. This prestigious UK-wide annual scheme will culminate in an award ceremony in December. Previous winners include LCSB members Swansea University, Swansea Council and local EV champion Nigel Morris. To find out more - click here. 
Decarbonising the Economy
The Institute of Welsh Affairs has published a new report, Turning Rhetoric into Reality which explores the potential impacts on the foundational economy, both positive and negative, of a shift to net zero in Wales. To read the report - 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:
- Race to Zero in Wales - presentation by Liz Hutchins on the UN-backed worldwide initiative - click here
- 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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