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LCSB Network News and Events
Diary Markers: Next Pathways to Net Zero
Bluestone Resort - Wednesday, 12th March NPT Council - postponed to April/May (date tbc) Our ongoing series of network events, which focus on how partners are working towards Net Zero, continues in 2025 with visit to Pembrokeshire to learn more about the sustainability and decarbonisation work at Bluestone and then a look at Neath Port Talbot Council's decarbonisation strategy and practical activities. Details and booking arrangements for these events will be posted here and circulated to LCSB members soon. 
Exemplar Community Hub Set to Open and Recruiting Staff
LCSB member, Awel Aman Tawe, are close to opening their new community hub in Cwmgors - Hwb y Gors - and are currently recruiting a number of key roles. For details of the new posts - click here. This exciting project involves the repurposing of a former primary school and, as might be expected with AAT, demonstrates a host of sustainable energy and innovative features. For more on this and other AAT projects - click here. 
Innovations in Circular Economy
The Circular Economy Innovation Communities (CEIC) programme, hosted by Swansea University and Cardiff Metropolitan University, is holding a free conference and networking event at the Principality Stadium on Tuesday 18th February. For more - click here. 
Imagine Action Training Offers Tools
Climate Cymru hosted a remarkable online training session on 'Tools to define narratives, inspire engagement and unlock change' with a panel of communication, storytelling and campaigning experts sharing creative ideas for getting climate messages across in a positive and effective way. To view a recording of this webinar - click here. |
Other News and Events
2024 Record for UK Wind Power
Electricity generated in the UK from wind last year exceeded previous records and power from major fossil fuel power stations drops to just over a quarter of the total. For BBC article - click here or check out the Carbon Brief analysis of electricity generation in the UK in 2024 - click here. 
Solar Panels for Landfill Site
Cwm Environmental have gained approval to install a small solar farm (2 megawatt) on former landfill at the site they manage at Nantycaws. For more info - click here. 
EV Sales Increase as Diesel Drops
Last year saw a boost for EV sales in the UK at the expense of diesel vehicles but the goal for 2024 wasn't met and future targets set for carmakers still look a huge challenge. For more, see Guardian article - click here. 
Green Hydrogen Plant Approved
RWE has secured approval to go ahead with its green hydrogen production facility proposed for Milford Haven as part of the Pembroke Net Zero Centre initiative. For more information - click here. 
2035 Net Zero Challenge Group Reports Launched
The Wales Net Zero Challenge Group, chaired by Jane Davidson, launched its ground-breaking reports earlier this month and presented its key messages in a Climate Cymru webinar. To view a recording - click here or to download the report documents - 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:
- New Waste Regulations for Workplaces in Wales - presentation from Dr Andy Rees and Q&A - click here
- Climate Week 2023 - range of topical discussions and presentations on transport, housing, adaptation, etc. - click here
- Renewables Region Roundtable - panel of sector experts chaired by LCSB Coordinator - click here
- 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
- 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
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