During a four-day eco-sabbatical in July 2022 at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), Machynlleth, The Open University listened, collaborated, and co-created opportunities for integrating regenerative and carbon-positive skills into key sectors. We held ‘The Skills for Net Zero’ roundtable to understand the role of Higher Education in supporting the Skills for Net Zero agenda in Wales, and the needs of the private sector in this area. The below clips feature attendees from the round table sharing their thoughts.
Sheri-Leigh Miles: Upskilling and Reskilling
Stephen Peake: Upskilling and Reskilling
Karolina Rucinska: Wellbeing and Climate Change
Emma Fieldhouse: How Bad Are Bananas?
Jay Shard: Student Hubs
Emma Dewberry: Transitioning to be sustainable citizens
Kara Bennet: Collaborating for the future
Rhian Sherrington: Diversity and inclusion in tackling the Climate Crisis
Andy Middleton: Upskilling for the future
Jane Davidson Wales’ Wellbeing and Future Generations Act
Jane Davidson: Upskilling the next generations
Peter Harper: The OU Carbon Calculator – why we need to decarbonise
Dr Emma Dewberry: Transforming your Organisation for Sustainability Microcredential
Emma Dewberry: A new design degree for social and ecological wellbeing
The Open University’s Net Zero Wales and Regenerative Futures Event summary video