Opinion

Following the ECO energy efficiency scheme's systemic failures, the UK now needs a major rethink in its policy approach to funding home retrofits, writes Ewan Archer-Brown and Professor Jan Rosenow from the University of Oxford

Britain can make climate leadership the backbone of economic growth, but policy needs to clear the path, writes Sir Ian Cheshire

NESO has chosen to delay and revise dates when many new renewables projects would be able to secure a connection to the grid, leading to uncertainty for developers, writes Labour MP Mike Reader

Workforce 2030: Training and upskilling the existing workforce as well as welcoming newcomers - including migrants - will be critical to building sustainable, prosperous economy, writes Mayor of Freetown and C-40 co-chair Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr

Extending VAT relief to include heat batteries is crucial if this technology is to reach the households that need it most and help the UK meet its decarbonisation goals, writes former DESNZ Minister Lord Callanan

We need a new language that speaks to the opportunities of well-designed resilience initiatives, not just obligation, writes Forster Communications CEO Amanda Powell-Smith

The government must lead urgent action to tackle the looming green skills crisis that goes far beyond the energy sector, writes Dr Adam Read from SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK

Companies are already struggling to fill existing green roles - if we want a greener, fairer economy, we need to give people the tools to build it, writes ISEP's CEO Sarah Mukherjee

The net zero transition is ultimately a skills challenge - and currently too many businesses and governments are flunking the test

Working in sustainability can be rough ride in 2025, but subtle small shifts in tactics and communications can still deliver strong rewards, writes Forum for the Future's Sally Uren