Blog Post Environment and Net Zero Using evidence to accelerate action on climate change 'What scope is there for Welsh Government to do more, to change its approach, or to deliver its existing net zero ambitions more effectively?' In its latest progress report, the UK Climate Change Committee (CCC) concludes that while Wales has achieved emissions targets for the First Carbon Budget (2016-2020), the country is currently not on […] Read more Topics: Net Zero June 28, 2023
Report Environment and Net Zero Review of regulatory models for building safety Building regulation powers were devolved in 2011, granting Welsh Government ministers the power to make changes to the regulatory building safety system in Wales. The Grenfell Tower tragedy has exposed the need to make improvements to the building safety system. The Welsh Government is in the process of reforming the current system, following a Programme […] Read more Topics: Employment Employment, work and skills Housing and homes May 12, 2023
News Environment and Net Zero The role of KBOs WCPP to support Wales Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group The Wales Centre for Public Policy will support the work of the new Wales Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group, bringing together evidence and expertise to explore how Wales can speed up its transition to net zero. The Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru have jointly invited an independent group, chaired by former Environment Minister Jane Davidson, […] Read more Topics: Net Zero April 27, 2023
Report Environment and Net Zero 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 all jobs to some extent and will result in shifts in employment as new employers, industries and roles emerge and others close down. Following its commitment in Net Zero Wales, […] Read more Topics: Energy Net Zero February 28, 2023
Report Community Wellbeing Environment and Net Zero Tackling Inequalities 2022 - In Review Welcome to our review of some of the highlights of the Wales Centre for Public Policy’s work in 2022. We have enjoyed another prolific twelve months and are grateful for the opportunities we have had to work with Ministers, public service leaders and colleagues in the civil service on some of the most important policy […] Read more February 23, 2023
Report Environment and Net Zero Housing stock energy modelling: Towards a model for 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 the context of the net zero by 2050 commitment, the UK and devolved governments are interested in understanding the emissions implications of policy decisions and the interrelationships between decisions in […] Read more Topics: Energy Housing and homes January 13, 2023
Report Environment and Net Zero International approaches to a Just Transition The Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) was commissioned by the Welsh Government to conduct a review of international approaches to a just transition to help define what is meant by a ‘just transition’ in the Welsh context. The Welsh Government are keen to learn lessons from how other countries have approached a just transition […] Read more Topics: Just Transition December 6, 2022
Report Environment and Net Zero Decarbonisation and the Welsh economy Fundamental questions need to be asked and choices need to be made about the future of Welsh society and the economy. For instance, should Wales promote new, green industries, taking advantage of new technologies and better industrial processes that can be exported and can drive economic growth? Or should Wales instead pursue a strategy of […] Read more Topics: Economy Energy Net Zero September 21, 2022
Report Environment and Net Zero Developing skills for a just transition The transition to a low-carbon economy in Wales will affect workers and communities, particularly those with links to carbon-intensive industries. There is evidence that net-zero policies and environmental regulations may result in closures of some industries and the adoption of low-carbon processes in others. While there is likely to be an increased demand for both […] Read more Topics: Employment Employment, work and skills Just Transition August 31, 2022
Blog Post Community Wellbeing Environment and Net Zero Other/developing local evidence use infrastructure Infrastructure and Wellbeing in Wales Transport infrastructure and wellbeing objectives Transport infrastructure is most directly relevant to the following of the Welsh Government’s ‘wellbeing objectives’(Wellbeing of Wales: 2021 | GOV.WALES ) for 2021-2026: Providing effective, high quality and sustainable healthcare – by prioritising and ensuring fast, convenient, affordable and safe public transport to/from facilities for staff, patients and visitors with, […] Read more May 25, 2022
