The UK’s Sustainability Challenge

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Do we have the skills to create a sustainable future? What needs to be done to ensure the workforce is ready for the challenge of a sustainable future? What is the scope of this discussion, national or global? How does the UK’s sustainability depend on the actions and cooperation of other countries?

  • 0 in reply to Jayne

    Hi Jayne,
    Thank you for your response. I wonder why the UK government is not investing more in education and training programs that can prepare its workforce for the green economy, especially in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy generation, if it aims to be a net zero nation. I have attempted to invest in my own business with EV training, solar training, but I received no support from the government. I completed a solar course when the feed-in tariff was still at 46p per kWh, but I faced difficulties in entering the market. The EV was fine until the grants for domestic installation ceased. I am now looking at energy storage systems, but I am not very optimistic. It would be helpful if the government could assist small businesses in transitioning to this sector, so that we could invest in the training ourselves, knowing that it is worth investing.

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