Energy and Power: an everyday comparison
In this webinar, CAT lecturer Dr Frances Hill explores different types of energy usage, told through the story of a student who ran up a hill, then heated her porridge. The…
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Building
Building with nature in mind
In this webinar, Senior Lecturer on CAT’s MArch Sustainable Architecture course Gwyn Stacey explored how we can make our homes and buildings more wildlife friendly, and the role of the…
Tried and tested solutions for a green recovery – New homes and places
Explore the most sustainable new build and development planning solutions and hear from experts Mark Barry (Architype) and Ben Burton (Housing Development manager at the City of York Council) share…
Sustainable materials and the circular economy
In this webinar, environmental consultant, author and guest lecturer at CAT’s Graduate School of the Environment, Callum Hill discusses whether circular economies can really provide the answer to sustainable societies.…
Water and Sanitation
Compost Toilets: an introduction
In this webinar, CAT lecturer Louise Halestrap gives an introduction to compost toilets, looking at how they work, design and maintenance factors, and showcasing CAT’s many and varied systems. The…
Water Systems: sky to sea
In this webinar, CAT lecturer Louise Halestrap takes us on a virtual tour of the water cycle from the sky to the sea, with CAT in the middle. The recording was…
Nature and Ecology
Looking to Restore Ecosystems: observations from above
In this webinar, Sêr Cymru Professor Richard Lucas from the Living Wales project explores how observations from air and space can help us better understand environmental changes and plan future…
Decision making for nature conservation
In this webinar, botanist Clive Hurford discusses prioritisation and nature conservation strategies focusing on upland and meadow/grassland habitats. The recording was made 5 August 2020 at the time of the…
The Role of Ecosystems…whatever did they do for us?
In this webinar, CAT Lecturer Dr Jane Fisher discusses the role ecosystems have in keeping us all alive. The recording was made 24 June 2020 at the time of the…
Interactive webinar: Tried and tested solutions for a green recovery – Working with nature 2
Explore rural and urban nature-based solutions and hear from experts sharing their practical experiences of carrying out valuable projects.
Interactive webinar: Tried and tested solutions for a green recovery – working with nature
Explore rural and urban nature-based solutions and hear from experts sharing their experiences working on a variety of interesting projects.
Food and Growing
Reviving our wildflower meadows
In this webinar, our panel of experts explored why species-rich wildflower meadows are an important tool for combatting the biodiversity emergency, and how you can create your own mini wildflower…
People, plate and planet: working with wildlife for the benefit of all on the veg patch
In this webinar, gardening journalist, editor and trainer Kim Stoddart explores the co-benefits of working with wildlife and improving biodiversity on your garden veg patch or community green space. The…
How to be a climate change savvy gardener
In this webinar, Kim Stoddart guide us through what we can do in our gardens or community green spaces to build resilience, boost biodiversity and help nature thrive. The recording…
Tried and tested solutions for a green recovery – Local food
In this webinar, John Ross, (Sow the City) and Nick Weir (Stroudco and the Open Food Network) explore how we can empower communities to grow and live more sustainably and…
Sustainable food systems
In this webinar, CAT Lecturer Dr Siobhan Maderson discusses how our current food system creates challenges for social, economic and environmental sustainability. The recording was made 17 June 2020 at…
Horticulture for a sustainable future
In this webinar, a panel of experts from CAT, National Botanic Garden of Wales and the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences at Aberystwyth University explored how horticulture can…
Behaviour Change
Talking to young people about climate change
In this webinar, Zero Carbon Britain Hub Training Manager and former headteacher, Amanda Smith discusses how we can support young people in engaging with climate action. The recording was made…
Addressing the climate emergency together: the importance of co-creative practices
In this webinar, CAT’s Dr Anna Bullen explores the theory and practice behind co-creative processes, and how CAT’s new Zero Carbon Britain Hub will be employing them to identify key…
Coping with the climate crisis
In this webinar, psychotherapist and climate author Ro Randall explores the psychological effects of the climate crisis, and ways we can support ourselves and others as we work towards a…
Zero Carbon Solutions
Jobs in a zero carbon world: a just transition
In this webinar, CAT’s Head of Graduate School, Adrian Watson, and current Sustainability and Adaptation MSc student, Tanya Hawkes, explored how we can transition to low carbon jobs in a…
Tried and tested solutions for a green recovery – Transport
In this webinar, Ollie Pendered, (Riding Sunbeams and Chief Executive of Community Energy South) talks about Solar PV generation directly feeding into the rail network, and Jane Sherry (Waltham Forest…
Zero carbon counties: a conversation
Explore how we can bring people together at a county level to take action on the climate and biodiversity emergency. In this webinar experienced community organisers discussed how.
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