WLGA Climate Spotlight Sessions
“Shining a light on climate action in Wales”
Our monthly, 45-minute introductory online sessions where we focus on a particular Climate topic with our guest speakers, followed by a Q&A.
Spotlight Session #1 - Climate Adaptation - January 2025
Speakers:
- Michelle Delafield – Climate Change Division, Welsh Government.
- Lindsey Bromwell – Climate Change Division, Welsh Government.
- Jean-Francois Dulong – Policy Officer: Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation, WLGA.
A copy of the presentations from the sessions are available here:
Spotlight Session #2 - Integrating carbon impacts within decision making - February 2025
Speaker:
- Alex Ellis - Programme Manager: Climate Change & Carbon Reduction, Flintshire County Council
A copy of the presentation from the session is available here:
Spotlight Session #3 - Behavioural Science in Climate Change - March 2025
Speakers:
- James Smolinski - Senior Behavioural Science Specialist, Behavioural Science Unit, Public Health Wales
- Olivia Palmer - Senior Behavioural Science Specialist, Behavioural Science Unit, Public Health Wales
A copy of the presentation from the session is available here:
Spotlight Session #4 - The importance of a circular economy to achieving net zero goals - May 2025
Speaker:
- Dr Andy Rees OBE, Head of Waste Strategy, Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Division, Welsh Government
A copy of the presentation from the session is available here:
Spotlight Session #5 - A win-win decarbonisation collaboration: Bringing education and energy benefits to communities - July 2025
Speakers:
- Dan McCallum, Chief Officer, Awel Aman Tawe & Egni Co-op
- Rhys Morgan, Net Zero Carbon Project Manager, Pembrokeshire County Council
A copy of the presentations from the session are available here:
Spotlight Session #6 - Carbon Reduction Plans: Guidance for Local Authorities - October 2025
Speaker:
- Dom Oliver, Lead Consultant: Climate Change and Decarbonisation, Miller Research
A copy of the presentation from the session is available here:
For further information on our Climate Spotlight series or to register for any future sessions please contact us