Economy, Decarbonisation and Skills

How can we move to a more resilient, prosperous, and inclusive decarbonised future Welsh economy?

The transition to net zero presents an opportunity to shift to an economy that is better able to respond to future needs and supports a more equal and prosperous society. The adjustment also presents challenges that will need to be overcome including developing the skills for a green labour market. In response to these opportunities and challenges, WCPP’s Economy, Decarbonisation and Skills programme explores key questions including what a future green economy and society might look like, what it might mean for policy and practice in Wales and what investments in skills and other supporting institutions will be needed.


 

Publications

Our portfolio of projects creates knowledge and evidence around all aspects of the economy, decarbonisation and skills in Wales.
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Publications 25 July 2023
How could Wales feed itself in 2035?
To achieve the Welsh Government’s net zero ambitions, Wales needs to reduce its agricultural emissions through changes to farming practices and increased carbon sequestration,...
Publications 28 June 2023
Net zero 2035: Trends and pathways report
While reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in Wales have, so far, kept pace with existing targets on the pathway to achieving net zero by 2050, future...
Publications 12 May 2023
Review of regulatory models for building safety
The Welsh Government is in the process of reforming the building regulation system to ensure ‘people feel safe and secure in their homes'.
Publications 28 February 2023
Net zero skills: Insights and evidence from emissions sectors in Wales
The transition to net zero presents opportunities and challenges for workers, employers and government. The economic changes likely to accompany the ongoing transition will affect...

 

Projects

Our published research on the economy, decarbonisation and skills provides vital information for policymakers and researchers.
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Projects
Net Zero 2035
WCPP is providing evidence to the Wales Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group, which has been established in line with the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru Cooperation...
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Supporting the Welsh lifelong learning system
Plans in Wales for a new Commission for Tertiary Education and Research, and the introduction of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Bill to the...
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Decarbonising Wales: Energy, Industry, Land
Following the Welsh Government’s pledge to meet net zero emissions by 2050 and the outcome of the COP26 conference in Glasgow, it is clear that...
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Modelling carbon emissions in Wales
The combination of increasing global demand for energy and strict carbon emissions targets have made the decision-making process around acquiring and using energy  complex. In...

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We have a wealth of content covering all aspects of the economy, decarbonisation and skills in Wales.

 

Experts

Meet the Economy, Decarbonisation and Skills team
Dr Helen Tilley
Senior Research Fellow
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Dr Jack Price
Research Associate
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Grace Piddington
Research Officer
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Josh Coles-Riley
Research Associate
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Greg Notman
Research Officer
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