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 10 April 2024
How could Wales heat and build low-carbon homes by 2035?
Achieving net zero in Wales requires drastic reductions in emissions from new and existing buildings. Decarbonisation of domestic heating has a critical role to play...
Publications 28 March 2024
Decarbonising Wales’ transport system while connecting people and places
Transport is the third highest greenhouse gas emitting sector in Wales. Decarbonising the transport sector while ensuring that the people and places of Wales are...
Publications 28 March 2024
What could education, jobs and work look like across Wales by 2035?
Education and work form the backbone of people’s lives, as well as being of crucial importance to the economic and social development of Wales....
Publications 11 December 2023
WCPP at 10
A look back at some of our achievements over the first decade of WCPP and ahead at our priorities

 

Projects

Our published research on the economy, decarbonisation and skills provides vital information for policymakers and researchers.
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Projects
WCPP and WLGA join forces to support public sector net zero efforts
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) is coordinating a climate change transition and recovery support programme to meet the overall target for the public sector...
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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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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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