The Energy Democracy Project (EDP) and the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) are running a series of online, paid workshops for workers in two key sectors in the North of Tyne – agriculture and construction – to share their experiences and discuss what a fair and inclusive transition to a low-carbon economy means to them.
The workshops will be participant-led, with small group discussions following the ‘world café’ model. This involves informal conversations where participants examine an issue or question in small groups with the help of a discussion host. The workshops will be based on four key themes: sustainability, skills and knowledge, the nature of work in the sector and government support.
People working in both sectors can register interest in taking part in a workshop below:
For the Future of Farming in the North East Workshop, please sign-up here.
Just Transition Agriculture Workshop
For the Future of Construction in the North East Workshop, please sign-up here.
Just Transition Construction Workshop
The workshops are open to anyone: interested in working in these sectors, currently employed in these sectors, and people studying a relevant course in these industries.
The workshops will take place in late February and early March 2023. Participants will be paid £30 for their attendance. They are an opportunity for people involved within these sectors to have their voices heard by a wider audience and directly shape the recommendations of regional just transition policy. More information about the Just Transition Project is available here.
For further information about the workshops, please contact the team at: helen.coulson@northoftyne-ca.gov.uk and ben@energydemocracyproject.com