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The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: A Conversation with Dr Marcus Bellett-Travers (15m:36s)This week’s post takes the form of a special edition of The Green Edge podcast, in which Dr Marcus Bellett-Travers of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) gives us his views on food production in the UK and its potential conflicts with sustainable land use and the pressure to decarbonise.Alongside his role as agri-food lead at ARU, Dr Bellett-Travers is the author of Powering Productivity For Sustainable UK Food Security, commissioned by the Agricultural Industries Confederation in 2023. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...2024-06-1315 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 07/06/24 (10m:30s)This week’s podcast accompanies the release of a special episode for the Enginuity Future Skills Hub, featuring a conversation with Mike Wilson of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-06-0710 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 31/05/24 (13m:04s)Talking about measuring in our post this week. Plus a chat with Iain Mackinnon, chair of the Maritime Skills Alliance (MSA), about the Government’s response to the UK shipbuilding skills taskforce report A Step Change in UK Shipbuilding Skills. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-05-3113 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 24/05/24 (10m:10s)AI and the sustainability alternative to it taking (or not) people’s jobs is on the agenda this week. Plus, a busy summer coming up with developments on the Enginuity Future Skills Hub and other things beside. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-05-2410 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 17/05/24 (12m:02s)Plenty to talk about the English skills system in our post this week, plus hearing from Sir Michael Barber on the strategic imperative for it all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-05-1712 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 10/05/24 (10m:04s)We’re talking about our post this week, which features a conversation with Professor Ewart Keep on the state of the English education system. We’ve also released a special podcast episode of our full conversation with Professor Keep, which covers that and more besides. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-05-1010 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: A Conversation with Professor Ewart Keep (26m:47s)In this special edition of The Green Edge podcasts, Professor Keep gives us his views on the state of the English education system, the impact of AI on future work and other hot topics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-05-0926 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 03/05/24 (09m:38s)This week, we’re talking about playing nice with the new local climate action pledge. Plus, a mention of why we shouldn’t worry about borrowing to tackle climate change. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-05-0309 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 26/04/24 (12m:29s)In this week’s post and podcast, we’re talking to Chris Graham, Head of Biology and Sustainability Lead at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge. Plus, we sing a bit of Pink Floyd. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-04-2612 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 19/04/24 (11m:57s)Talking about moving from a linear to a circular way of living? Total transformation of society, job done. Never let it be said we don’t think about the big stuff. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-04-1911 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 12/04/24 (12m:02s)We’re talking about food, glorious food this week: why on earth is there so much of it? Plus we’ve been reading stuff and chatting to a few folks, including the Royal Academy of Engineering and Mission Zero Coalition. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-04-1212 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 05/04/24 (10m:19s)We’re back after the Easter break with news in this week’s post that the Enginuity Future Skills Hub is up and running! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-04-0510 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 22/03/24 (12m:01s)Alongside chat about this week’s post we’re talking about ONS’ latest green jobs count and NAO’s new report on decarbonising home heating. Plus a little something for the NERDEs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-03-2212 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 15/03/24 (11m:33s)In this week’s post we’re talking about emergent norms (not gnomes). Plus, we add our voice to this week’s criticism of Defra for not tackling the “e-waste tsunami”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-03-1511 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 08/03/24 (11m:22s)On the chatlist this week: this week’s post on problem framing for SDG 12 and Mission Zero Coalition’s new report on future buildings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-03-0811 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 01/03/24 (09m:47s)Another special guest post this week, this time from Tim Jackson on some of the Community Energy work going on around Winchester. Plus some thoughts on the subject from Will Taylor of Gemserv. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-03-0109 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 23/02/24 (11m:30s)A special guest post this week Luke McCarthy, Green Economy Lead for Surrey County Council. Lots for us to talk about. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-02-2311 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 16/02/24 (09m:42s)Conversations to accompany this week’s post with Dee Halligan of Forth CIC and Simon Roper of Ambios. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-02-1609 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 09/02/24 (09m:57s)To accompany this week’s post on the release of our joint white paper with Enginuity, we’re talking about human capabilities and their importance for sustainability.Plus, earlier this week we released the latest episode of our City & Guilds Green Edge podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-02-0909 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 02/02/24 (12m:08s)This week, a focus on a few of the publications in our monthly reports roundup, including a useful POSTnote on green skills and a new skills matrix from CIWM. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-02-0212 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 26/01/24 (13m:08s)eNotebooks as digital learning twins? We’re chewing over that thought in our post and podcast this week. Plus a chat with the Church of England about what its doing around sustainability. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-01-2613 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 19/01/24 (09m:50s)Talking about our experiences with EV charging this week, plus an update from Forth CIC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-01-1909 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 12/01/24 (12m:22s)Our first post and podcast of 2024 covers a conversation with Leah Robson of Your Energy Your Way. Plus, consideration of the resignation letter of a certain Member of Parliament. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2024-01-1212 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 15/12/23 (11m:04s)Our final post and podcast the year. Compliments of the season to all our readers and listeners. See you in January! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-12-1511 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 08/12/23 (13m:49s)A slightly longer episode this week to talk about our review of 2023. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-12-0813 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 01/12/23 (10m:55s)This week, not just a post to talk about but also a video from our interview with 2023 Ashden Award winner Power for All. Plus a chat with the Principal of Chelmsford College about a better approach to funding Skills Bootcamps. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-12-0110 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 24/11/23 (10m:41s)A chat this week about our post on green skills bootcamps. Plus a preview of fascinating chat we had with an integrated energy project in Uganda - and, of course, we can’t forget the Autumn Statement. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-11-2410 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 17/11/23 (11m:07s)Alongside discussion on this week’s post on embedding sustainability in education, we have a conversation with Jamie Agombar of SOS-UK, which shows how it might be done. Also, we talk to Paul Amann of Liverpool City Council (LCR) telling us about LCR’s Green Jobs & Skills Plan and award-winning Be More green growth jobs & skills portal. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-11-1711 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 10/11/23 (12m:12s)A few links here alongside this week’s post: one from the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, one from Surrey County Council’s Green Careers webpage, and a Green Careers survey from IEMA. Plus a green changemaker card linked to the Young Green Briton Challenge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-11-1012 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 03/11/23 (12m:01s)In a busy Green Edge week, we’ve posted for an Ashden roundtable, attended another hosted by Deloitte and IEMA; read the responses from Government to both the Environmental Audit Committee and the Climate Change Committee, and seen Siya Kolisi lift the Rugby World Cup. Well done Springboks! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-11-0312 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 27/10/23 (12m:14s)We’re talking about the effect of the Net Zero transition on the UK labour market this week, together with the effect 46 big blokes (including subs) might have on each other in this weekend’s Rugby Union World Cup Final. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-10-2712 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 20/10/23 (11m:30s)In celebration of International Repair Day on 21st October our post and chat this week is with Clare Seek of Share (Portsmouth), talking about all things repairable and a new Repair and Reuse Declaration for Britain. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-10-2011 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 13/10/23 (09m:49s)This week, we’re talking and writing about the encore careers of batteries and looking at an interesting new report from the IPPR. Plus a spot of chat on the Rugby World Cup - well done there, Portugal! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-10-1309 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 06/10/23 (09m:49s)We’re joined on this episode by Tim Rogers, talking about his guest post this week on the Energy Trilemma and other things (electric) griddy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-10-0609 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 29/09/23 (11m:29s)We didn’t rush into a response to Rishi Sunak’s announcement on Net Zero last week, preferring to follow the immediate fallout instead. Our post and chat this week reflect our thoughts one week on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-09-2911 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 22/09/23 (10m:48s)No rugby talk this week, although we do have some big games coming up at the weekend, including what could well turn out to be the dress rehearsal for the final. Oh, and we’re talking about our post on occupations versus skills. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-09-2210 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 15/09/23 (11m:35s)Talking sustainability competences and rugby this week. What could be more important? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-09-1511 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 08/09/23 (12m:17s)Chatting about our post on apprenticeships this week, with some interesting points of comparison between the English system and those of Australia and some of the European nations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-09-0812 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 01/09/23 (10m:11s)More circular economy chat, what with this week’s post being about repurposing and all. We also recall an interesting interview telling us what those clever Finnish folks at Block Solutions are doing in South Africa.Postscript: this episode was recorded before news broke of the horrific fire in Johannesburg. The Green Edge expresses its sympathy to the families of those who died, together with a sincere hope that South Africa will one day find a way to properly resolve the social problems that incubate such tragedies as these. This is a public episode. If...2023-09-0110 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 25/08/23 (9m:57s)Coffee and chat about heat pumps this week. Plus, congratulations to BAR Technologies on its contribution to the maiden voyage of WindWings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-08-2509 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 18/08/23 (13m:02s)This week’s post is all about Circular Design; we hear what The Design Council has to say on the matter; and we consider part of government policy that might need a bit of re-design. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-08-1813 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 11/08/23 (10m:15s)We’re talking about Yellow Interiors and things circular in our post this week. Plus, why Dorset is the place to take your EV on holiday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-08-1110 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 04/08/23 (10m:41s)Lots to talk about again this week, what with our post on hearts and minds, and fun and games from HM Gov on a nuclear taskforce and North Sea licenses. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-08-0410 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 28/07/23 (11m:16s)We’re talking about topics as far apart as Green Skills FE Academies and Renault / Geely’s new ICE joint venture in this, our fifty-second weekly update. Yep, we’ve been doing this stuff for a year already! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-07-2811 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 21/07/23 (11m:08s)Apples and oranges are on the menu this week, as are human capabilities frameworks for sustainability. Nothing too fruity, we assure you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-07-2111 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 14/07/23 (11m:19s)Our post this week is on the UK Catapults and their contribution to the green skills agenda. We talk about that, plus the upcoming Green Careers Week in November. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-07-1411 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 07/07/23 (11m:54s)We discuss some of the finer points of our post this week on hidden green skills, and also reflect on the similarities and differences between ‘green skills’ and ‘competences for sustainability’. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-07-0711 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 30/06/23 (11m:04s)This week, we’re talking about transitions and our new project with City & Guilds. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-06-3011 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 23/06/23 (10m:01s)We’re delighted to announce that The Green Edge has been appointed by City & Guilds to collaborate on a major new initiative to define C&G’s green skills and qualifications roadmap. And there’s an invitation to our subscribers too!Learn more about it here and in this week’s post. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-06-2310 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 16/06/23 (11m:19s)We’re thinking about just transitions this week, as well as an interesting new partnership between IEMA and Pearson. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-06-1611 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 09/06/23 (11m:09s)For this week’s post and podcast we’ve been talking to City of Portsmouth College about its Net Zero Training Hub. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-06-0911 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 02/06/23 (11m:38s)This week we’re talking about two important new publications from the Climate Change Committee (CCC): A Net Zero Workforce and Skills and Net Zero.Talking about publications, our Reports Roundups are now all available as a searchable list here on The Green Edge Data Portal! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-06-0211 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 26/05/23 (12m:03s)This week we’re talking about qualifications, micro-credentials and the Commodore PET. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-05-2612 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 19/05/23 (9m:59s)This week we’ve been talking to the Chartered Institution for Wastes Management (CIWM) about their plans to lead the way to a world without waste. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-05-1910 min
AHGrandPrixF1 2023 Unsung Heroes | Special Guest: Fraser FordAaron is joined by InsideF2's 'The F2 Show' host Fraser Ford to discuss drivers who have shone without front-running machinery.🏁 SOCIALS 🏁Follow Fraser - https://twitter.com/_fraserford1Twitterhttps://twitter.com/AHGPPodhttps://twitter.com/AaronHarper41Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ahgrandprix/Written workhttps://f1chronicle.com/author/aaron-harper/https://www.insidef2.com/user/aaronharper41/2023-05-1536 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 12/05/23 (10m:32s)This week we’re listening to some old public information films and talking about our post on Flexible Energy Demand. We’ve also been talking to the good folks responsible for the Surrey LSIP. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-05-1210 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 05/05/23 (12m:24s)This week we talk through some of the finer points of our post on regional green innovation, as well as taking at a glance at the new WEF report on future jobs and talking to the good folks at People Powered Retrofit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-05-0512 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 28/04/23 (11m:26s)This week we’re mostly talking about green skills frameworks and interesting things coming out from the LSIPs in places like Surrey and Cumbria. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-04-2811 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 21/04/23 (11m:24s)Our post this week spotlights the new Black Mountains College in Wales. We talk about that, as well as the progress on two projects we’ve been pleased to be involved with: the new Science Museum Technicians Gallery and IMEA’s Green Careers Hub.Plus - we listen to podcasts too! Here’s a good one from Green Alliance - but do listen to ours first! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-04-2111 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 14/04/23 (10m:51s)Lots to talk about after the Easter break with the release of the new Net Zero Growth Plan, the Government’s response to the Skidmore Review, and others we write about in this week’s Green Edge post.Plus, we bring news of new masters-level courses from the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS), including a short course in Climate & Biodiversity which Green Edge subscribers can join at a discounted rate just for being, well, you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...2023-04-1410 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 31/03/23 (12m:38s)Our post this week is on the progress of energy towards Net Zero, so we’re chatting about that. Plus the briefest of looks at the energy situation in South Africa.Please note: no podcast from us next week as it’s Easter. Whatever your creed, we wish all our subscribers the compliments of Spring (or Fall, if the Southern Cross is in your sky). Our next full post and podcast will be in the week ending 14th April. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...2023-03-3112 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 24/03/23 (12m:38s)We’re talking about two Green Edge posts this week: one on the Spring Budget and the other on big Net Zero happenings in Europe. Plus we talk to Sarah Strachan of Anglia Ruskin University. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-03-2412 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 17/03/23 (10m:35s)This week we’re talking about LSIPs and other place-based green skills matters. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-03-1710 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Unlocking economic potential through data and insightsIn this special Green Edge podcast, we bring news of a partnership between WPI Economics, Lightcast and The Data City offering data, insight and resources to understand, map and navigate the current and future green economies in regional and local areas.This podcast is sponsored by WPI Economics and The Data City. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-03-1415 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 10/03/23 (10m:09s)A wee bit of background noise from Zurich airport in this week’s podcast, which accompanies our post on Flying to Net Zero. Also a chat with the Recruitment & Employment Federation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-03-1010 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 03/03/23 (10m:23s)Levelling Up is on this week’s agenda. We’ve been thinking about some of the projects as well as what this word ‘devolution’ means to people like Michael Gove and Steve Rotherham. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-03-0310 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 24/02/23 (9m:57s)North of the border for us this week, talking about Scotland’s Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan (CESAP) and the work of CESAP’s Implementation Steering Group (ISG). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-02-2409 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 17/02/23 (10m:34s)This week we’re focusing on the three phoenixes rising from the ashes of BEIS, in particular the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-02-1710 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 10/02/23 (11m:09s)Who owns adult green skills development in the UK? We hear from NOCN Group and Innovate UK KTN on this and other subjects related to this week’s post. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-02-1011 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 03/02/23 (11m:09s)To accompany this week’s post, we’re talking to The Sustainability Group and The Data City. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-02-0311 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 27/01/23 (10m:14s)This week, it’s the Skidmore Report we’re talking about. Plenty to discuss. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-01-2710 minAHGrandPrixAssessing the 2023 F1 Rookies |Special Guest: Fraser Ford | 23.4I am joined by Fraser Ford, host of @insideF2 's "The F2 Show", to discuss the three rookies on the 2023 grid.Find out which driver we are most excited to see on track this year and who we think will have the best rookie season. For more F2 content check out https://www.insidef2.com/ and follow them https://twitter.com/F2Inside🏁 SOCIALS 🏁Twitter https://twitter.com/AHGPPod https://twitter.com/AaronHarper41Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ahgrandprix/Written work https://f1chronicle.com/author/aaron-harper/ https://www.in...2023-01-2448 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 20/01/23 (9m:58s)The Skidmore Report is now out and we’re taking a first look at that, together with a conversation with Forth CIC for this week’s post as well as the Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Network. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-01-2009 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 13/01/23 (11m:25s)In this episode we’re talking about refurbishing domestic dwellings for Net Zero (aka retrofitting). We also talk to Forth CIC and ruminate on Rishi Sunak’s recent statement about numeracy education. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-01-1311 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 06/01/23 (10m:46s)Best wishes for 2023 from The Green Edge! Here’s our first podcast episode of the year, which accompanies this week’s post. Onwards and upwards… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2023-01-0610 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: 2022 Update Part Two (11m:02s)Part Two of our roundup for 2022 accompanies our roundup of this year’s top reports.Wishing you compliments of the Christmas season. We’re taking a short break now until the New Year and we look forward to seeing you again on The Green Edge, starting with our first post of the year on 5th January 2023. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-12-2311 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: 2022 Update Part One (13m:37s)It’s been a tempestuous year and in this week’s slightly longer-than-usual podcast we discuss some of the big things we’ve written about during 2022 on The Green Edge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-12-1613 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 09/12/22 (9m:51s)This week we celebrate The Green Edge’s first anniversary and in our regular post we introduce The Green Edge Data Portal. We also talk to Tony Sanders of The GreenSkills Partnership. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-12-0909 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 02/12/22 (10m:13s)This week we’re charging up the batteries and we chat with Portsmouth International Port’s new Sustainability Coordinator. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-12-0210 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 25/11/22 (9m:42s)This week, we’re talking about green careers. We also hear from Nick Newman of National Careers Week about its recent Green Careers Week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-11-2509 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 18/11/22 (11m:30s)We’re talking about the English freeports this week, as well as taking another look at COP27. We also consider some early views on Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-11-1811 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 11/11/22 (10m:22s)This week, we take a quick look at COP27 as well as a few points related to this week’s post. Also a brand new report for Scotland and a new book from Georgina Sturge, a Statistician at the House of Commons Library. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-11-1110 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 04/11/22 (11m:02s)We discuss some of the finer details about this week’s post and talk to Rebecca Turner of IEMA about the Institute’s new Green Careers Hub. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-11-0411 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 28/10/22 (10m:16s)This week, we’ve been looking at the cryptoworld and get perspectives from two blockchain-enabled sustainability projects, SITE and Centree.We’re also proud to be part of IEMA’s Green Careers Hub. More on this to follow in the coming weeks. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-10-2810 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 21/10/22 (10m:09s)Know someone who’s thinking about a degree in ES3 (Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies)? In this week’s podcast and accompanying post we’re talking about some of the things to consider.We also find out a little more about the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-10-2110 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 14/10/22 (10m:11s)We’re riffing on retrofitting this week. As we say in our post, skilling up for the retrofit revolution is like Grommit chasing Feathers the Penguin across the living room floor… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-10-1410 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 07/10/22 (9m:12s)This week we’re talking about Chris Skidmore’s independent net review. Even if you don’t listen to our podcast (although we hope you do) we encourage you to respond to his online call for evidence, which closes on 27th October.We also look at an interesting new venture called SITE (Sustainable Impact Trading Ecosystem), which is looking to bring together the worlds of impact investing and blockchain. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-10-0709 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 30/9/22 (9m:53s)This week, everyone’s talking about the fallout from the mini-budget. We look for the Growth Plan’s green heart.We also feature conversations with the Ashden charity about its latest briefing ‘Retrofit: Solving the Skills Crisis’ and with Auditel on PAS 2060. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-09-3009 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 23/9/22 (9m:24s)In addition to this week’s post on the LSIP trailblazer in Sussex, we recall a conversation we had with Professor Martin Siegert, who has recently taken up a new post as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Exeter University. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-09-2309 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 16/9/22 (11m:11s)In this weeks’s podcast we feature an interview with Centree, which uses blockchain technology to support the protection of old-growth forests by turning them into investable, living assets. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-09-1611 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 9/9/22 (10m:05s)This week, we talk about Leading The Charge, a major new digital series from the ECA. Also, the announcement from DfE of its designated employer representative bodies for the development of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) in England. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-09-0910 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 2/9/22 (9m:52s)This week, we talk to Arjan Geveke of the Energy Intensive Users Group and Tony Wilson of the Institute for Employment Studies. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-09-0209 min
The Green Edge PodcastLate summer chit-chatEveryone (in England and Wales at least) is off for a break this weekend, so we thought we’d drop you the podcast a day early in lieu of our regular Thursday post. It’s slightly longer than usual (15m:30s) but we’ve had some good conversations this week which we need a few minutes more to tell you about.Here are some useful links for things we talk about in the podcast:* Leading The Charge (Electrical Contractors’ Association);* Build Your Purpose, Build Your Business (Hampshire Chamber of Commerce);* The Solar Sh...2022-08-2515 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 19th August 2022 (9m:52s)This week we spotlight Wheelie Bike Shop, a young business making headway in today’s tricky business world. Read our full post here.In the podcast, Michael Cross also tells us about an ONS consultation on defining and measuring green jobs. We’ve just released a special post on this, which you can also find by clicking this link.Thank you for reading The Green Edge. This post is public so feel free to share it.The Green Edge needs sponsorsTo keep The Green Edge free to su...2022-08-1909 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast: Weekly Update 12th August 2022 (10m:00s)The Green Edge Podcast, a series of weekly updates and occasional special audio posts from our work here at The Green Edge.This week we're focusing on UK100's recently-published Local Net Zero Delivery Progress Reports. Read our full post here.Would you like to write a guest post for The Green Edge? Email us at the address below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-08-1210 min
The Green Edge PodcastThe Green Edge Podcast Weekly UpdateThe Green Edge Podcast, a series of weekly updates and occasional special audio posts from our work here at The Green Edge.Would you like to write a guest post for The Green Edge? Let us know at the address below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenedge.substack.com2022-08-0509 min
The Green Edge PodcastEdinburgh Futures Institute: a new model for higher education?For many years, university leaders have made bold statements about how they’re responding to the future. But, oftentimes they go on to talk about the same old traditions, structures and august alumni. We still see the old university models: the Humboldtian, the Newman, and the Robbins-Oxbridge still in evidence and being roundly defended.But changes are happening. Previous Green Edge posts have drawn on the experiences of Imperial College, The Open University, Liverpool John Moores University, and the exciting new London Interdisciplinary School based in Whitechapel. Always looking for developments with high potential, we sat down re...2022-08-0308 min
The Green Edge PodcastIntroducing The Green Edge PodcastIntroducing The Green Edge Podcast, a series of weekly updates and occasional special audio posts from our work here at The Green Edge.We start with our weekly update for w/e 29th July 2022, in which we discuss (among other things) the new progress report from the Climate Change Committee, green innovation at the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and green skills planning in Liverpool.Would you like to write a guest post for The Green Edge? Let us know at the address below. This is a public episode...2022-07-2910 min
Jojo Fraser - Time for a Mojo InjectionEpisode 77 - Foodie life and following your passion with Ailsa Harper from Edin EatsI love this epiosde with the wonderful foodie and beautiful soul Ailsa Harper from Edin Eats https://www.instagram.com/edineats/
We talk food, restaurant tips in Edinburgh, life as a content creator, music and loads more. Real, uncut and lots of fun. Enjoy your weekly mojo injection.
Jojo x2019-12-011h 18
Tea With AliceLisa Sharon Harper - Faith and CharlottesvilleOver Rooibos tea, Alice talks to Lisa Sharon Harper, consultant, church engagement officer and activist about the American Narrative Gap, the conflicts of identity, her experience at Charlottesville, and more.
Lisa Sharon Harper can be found at @lisasharper on twitter or from mid-nov at FreedomRoad.us2017-10-231h 10