Economy, Decarbonisation and Skills

How can we move to a more resilient, prosperous, and inclusive decarbonised future Welsh economy?

The transition to net zero presents an opportunity to shift to an economy that is better able to respond to future needs and supports a more equal and prosperous society. The adjustment also presents challenges that will need to be overcome including developing the skills for a green labour market. In response to these opportunities and challenges, WCPP’s Economy, Decarbonisation and Skills programme explores key questions including what a future green economy and society might look like, what it might mean for policy and practice in Wales and what investments in skills and other supporting institutions will be needed.


 

Publications

Our portfolio of projects creates knowledge and evidence around all aspects of the economy, decarbonisation and skills in Wales.
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Publications 21 September 2022
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...
Publications 31 August 2022
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...
Publications 16 December 2021
Supporting the Welsh Lifelong Learning system
To assist the Welsh Government in balancing the productivity-related objectives with the societal objectives of lifelong learning, the Wales Centre for Public Policy was asked...

 

Projects

Our published research on the economy, decarbonisation and skills provides vital information for policymakers and researchers.
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Projects
Implications of UK migration policy on the Welsh economy after Brexit
Building on our previous work looking into immigration policy after Brexit, this project focuses on the likely impact of UK Government migration policies on the...
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Strategies and technologies in improving air quality
The project is a rapid review of measures in place worldwide to improve air quality. It indicates the evidence behind different strategies and technologies for...
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Maximising universities’ civic contribution
This project explored potential policy options to encourage Welsh universities to prioritise and increase their civic contributions to Welsh communities overall social and economic wellbeing....
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Rural Poverty in Wales
The Welsh Government has identified Rural Poverty as a priority area for evidence, and our own preliminary analysis of existing research confirmed that there is...

Explore

We have a wealth of content covering all aspects of the economy, decarbonisation and skills in Wales.

 

Experts

Meet the Economy, Decarbonisation and Skills team
Dr Helen Tilley
Senior Research Fellow
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Dr Jack Price
Research Associate
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Grace Piddington
Research Officer
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Josh Coles-Riley
Research Associate
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Greg Notman
Research Officer
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