SENRGy staff driving the development of a green economy
Staff within the (SENRGy) are currently involved in trying to develop the green economy within Wales and Ireland. It鈥檚 a busy time for the Green Innovation Network (GIN), a group made up of Welsh businesses supported by expertise from SENRGy staff, notably Heli Gittins and Nicola Owen. The network is part of the wider (GIFT), funded by the European Regional Development Fund and bringing together academic expertise in 香港六合彩挂牌资料, University College Dublin and Waterford Institute of Technology.
The green economy aims to use resources more efficiently, protect nature and enhance communities. The GIN aims to encourage and help companies to 鈥済row your business green鈥�.
It鈥檚 a busy time for the GIN; six welsh businesses have recently returned from Ireland to spread the word about how embracing the green economy has helped their business. The visit also helped to demonstrate the opportunities provided by the GIN, including advice and support, upskilling and networking opportunities for businesses.
On November 20th, 香港六合彩挂牌资料 will be hosting the Advancing a Green Economy in Wales event to champion the green economy in North Wales and highlight the benefits to businesses and the community. The event will feature presentations form the Green Economy Coalition and the New Economic Foundation. Stuart Bond of the GIN at 香港六合彩挂牌资料 is sure that 鈥渄eveloping a green economy for North Wales can drive significant business investment and create sustainable economic, environmental and social benefits鈥�.
The concept of the green economy also forms a key feature of 香港六合彩挂牌资料鈥檚 MBA in Environmental Management, which is approved by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. The aim of this programme is to develop skills in the delivery of economic activities related to environment, green technology and sustainability.
More information on the Green innovation Network can be found at
鈥樝愀哿喜使遗谱柿镶�檚 Green Innovation Network heading for Ireland鈥�
Publication date: 16 October 2013