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LCSB Network News and Events
Routes to Decarbonisation Discussed
CRPlus hosted a very informative and interactive networking event in October at their Baglan base with a great mix of LCSB members and other guests from across all sectors. We received an update on the South Wales Industrial Cluster initiative and had a lively discussion on various issues related to decarbonisation. The event also included visits to the nearby Hydrogen Research and Demonstration Centre and the adjacent Bay Technology Centre. Presentations from the event are available in the Members Area. 
Gower Power Launches New Community Solar Share Offer
Gower Power is looking to raise at least £385k to help them purchase the Brynwhilach solar farm, near Llangyfelach in Swansea, bringing it into local ownership with multiple benefits to local communities. To find out more about the initiative and how you can support through investing, go to the project page on the Ethex platform - click here. 
Renewables Region Energy Roundtable
LCSB played host to A Renewables Region online roundtable event on 13th September - one of a series of discussions organised by 4theRegion in the lead up to the Green Economy Conference in November. To view a recording of the reoundable event - click play below. To find out more about events organised by LCSB and our partners - click here. LCSB members can also access the event presentations in the Members Area. 
Fire Service in Wastewater Trial
LCSB member Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are working with NRW and Welsh Water in trialing the use of treated wastewater to deal with fires. Read the Nation Cymru article to find out more - click here. 
New Hub to Decarbonise Industries
The SWITCH Harborside (South Wales Industrial Transition from Carbon Hub) is a project led by NPT Council in partnership with Swansea University bringing together a network of expertise to accelerate the region's route to net zero. To find out more - click here. 
Prestigious Panel Discuss Changes to Waste Management in Wales
LCSB partners, 4theRegion, gathered together key experts on waste and the circular economy for a roundtable discussion last month, which kicked off with an explanation of the new workplace recycling regulations by Andy Rees, Head of Waste Strategy for Welsh Government. To view a recording of the discussion - click here. |
Other News and Events
Recruiting New Energy Team for South West Wales Region
A new Energy Project Manager and two Energy Officer posts have been created to support the production and delivery of Local Area Energy Plans in the South-West Wales Region. Carmarthenshire County Council will be employing the team on behalf of the four local authorities in the Region. The deadline for applications is 30th October - click here for details of the manager role and click here for details of the other posts. 
Gearing Up for Major Change in Recycling Regulations in Wales
From April next year, all businesses, charities and public sector organisations will have to sort their waste for recycling, and waste collectors will have to change the way they manage waste from workplaces. For more details, visit the Welsh Government webpage on workplace recycling - click here or take a look at the video of a recent roundtable discussion organised by 4theRegion (see bottom left on this page) . 
New EU Carbon Imports Tool
The new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will require certain goods to provide information on embedded carbon and, in some cases, pay an additional tariff to reflect the emissions caused during manufacturing when compared to similar items produced in the EU. To find out more - click here. 
Climate Impact of Food Waste
Leading climate news website, Carbon Brief, has published a comprehensive outline on food waste across the globe and the impact this has on climate change. To take a look - click here. 
WG Consulting on Heat Strategy
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on its draft Heat Strategy for Wales, which is open to 8th November. For further details and documents - click here. 
Free Training to Help Businesses Comply with Carbon Reduction Plans
Help is on offer to help companies meet the new procurement requirements for major UK Government contracts. To see the date options and to register for the one-hour webinar - click here. 
A Vision for Extensive Floating Wind Developments in Celtic Sea
The Crown Estate has set out its ambition to deliver up to 5GW of floating wind development in the Celtic Sea by 2030 and generate enough renewable energy to power four million homes by 2035. To find out more - click here. To read about how LCSB partner, RWE, plan to build on their current work in this area - click here. 
Future Generations Leader Toolkit
The Future Generations Commissions has launched a new online toolkit aimed at helping decision makers take a more long-term approach to developing policies, legislation and processes. The resource has been created in collaboration with the Foundations for Tomorrow and takes the form of a series of audio course units. To find out more and to try the toolkit - click here. 
Industrial Cluster Sets Out Leading Plan to Decarbonise
The South Wales Industrial Cluster, with 40 partners across one of the UK's largest polluting regions, led by LCSB member, CRPlus, has launched its plan to reach net zero by 2040. To explore the plan and other resources on their interactive online platform - 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:
- 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
- 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
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