Date: 08/12/2023   |   Category - Environment, Waste & Biodiversity, News

The Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) and Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) have joined forces to support the public sector transition to net zero.

Net zero is a top priority for both organisations and the WLGA has asked us to review the policies and practices that local authorities in other small countries and devolved regions are adopting to reduce public sector emissions and encourage public and private sector behaviour change.

WCPP will bring together evidence, experts and resources to summarise the facilitators of best practice – along with key barriers to success. It will identify case studies showcasing ways to achieve change in the public and private sectors and explore the potential for private sector financing of net zero initiatives.

The findings will support the WLGA and local authorities work towards meeting the overall public sector ambition of reaching net zero by 2030.

WCPP Director Steve Martin said:

“Working with local policy makers to help them tackle some of the biggest challenges facing Wales is a key part of work as a Centre, and we welcome this new project which builds on and strengthens our relationship with the Welsh Local Government Association.