How are we going to meet Net Zero goals? | Environment Top 5 | Net Zero Week

In this episode of EnvCast, we discuss the Environment Top 5 things to consider about net zero. We cover the need for greater green skills, the different energy sources to diversify the grid, the place-based approach, nuclear options and much more. This special episode is aligned with the Net Zero Week to raise greater awareness of net zero and the different options out there.Speaker bios:Kelo Uchendu REnvP is a sustainability professional with a multidisciplinary background in engineering, sustainability, and science policy. He is currently part of Mott MacDonald's Decarbonisation and Energy Transition team, where he specialises in the built environment and large-scale decarbonisation projects. Kelo supports the development of technical solutions and energy strategies that help cities, buildings, and infrastructure sectors achieve national and local net-zero targets.He also serves as a member of the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) Open-ended Activity Group on Long-term Technological Transition and National Systems of Innovation (NSI). Jennie Stein is a Chartered Environmentalist with a broad and accomplished background in environmental protection, sustainability, and climate resilience. She is currently seconded full-time from Sellafield Ltd to Enterprising Cumbria, where she holds the role of Head of Net Zero. Jennie is responsible for leading the delivery of Cumbria’s net zero programme, working in close partnership with Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness Councils, and providing regular updates to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.With over a decade of experience in the nuclear industry, Jennie has led work on environmental compliance, improvement, and climate adaptation. She also has experience in academic research, specialising in ecology and evolution. Jennie’s career spans programme management, environmental innovation, technical communication, and cross-sector collaboration with a strong focus on accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy. Professional registration:Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-re...Check out our other platforms: YouTube: Society for the Environment //Website: socenv.org.uk // LinkedIn: society-for-the-environment

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