UK governments have ambitious plans to stimulate a green recovery post-COVID, develop robust frameworks for environmental protection and enhancement, and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Creating a workforce that is has the right skills sits at the heart of these commitments and requires action at every level – from promoting STEM subjects in schools to upskilling young professionals working in relevant industry sectors and re-skilling those in transition industries. This one-day conference explores the opportunities for green skills and jobs in the UK resources and waste sector and provide an opportunity to discuss and debate how the sector maps and delivers its skills needs for the future.
Morning Theme: Embedding green skills in schools and higher education settings
10.00 – 10.15 Welcome and Introduction: outgoing CIWM President Trevor Nicoll
10.15 – 10.45 Future Influencers Panel:
- Amy Bloom, Suez
- Lennert de Rooij, Hogeschool Utrecht
- Kieran Ball, KB Environmental Consulting
Speaker panel:
10.45 – 11.00 Morgan Phillips, Global Action Plan
11.00 – 11.15 Rachael Saunders, Director of Policy and Education, Speakers for Schools
11.15 – 11.30 Dr Anne Velenturf, University of Leeds
11.30 – 12.00 Panel Discussion & Q&As
