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Environment 101
'Environment 101' is our series of short and accessible videos which explain and explore the biggest issues in environmental policy.
You can also find all our Environment 101 videos on our YouTube channel.
Climate Change, Energy and Environment Policy Hub | Environment 101 | CSCEN
In 2024, the Policy Profession Unit launched the climate change, energy and environment policy hub as part of its Climate and Environment Career Anchor project. The project helps policy and non-policy professionals build expertise in climate, energy and environmental policy and provides a clear pathway for those who want to focus their career in this area.
Understanding how climate affects weather | Environment 101 | CSCEN
How does climate affect weather? In this video we explain the crucial link between weather extremes and our warming planet, and how a 1°C temperature rise is dramatically changing weather patterns worldwide.
CSCEN Environment 101 explains and explores the biggest issues in environmental policy in short and accessible videos. Our latest video explores the link between climate and weather.
CSCEN Environment 101 explains and explores the biggest issues in environmental policy in short and accessible videos. Our latest video explores the link between climate and weather.
Education and the Role of Young People | Environment 101 | CSCEN
The Department for Education’s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy sets out a transformative goal: to make the education sector in England a global leader in sustainability by 2030.
This means embedding sustainability across every setting—from nurseries and schools to colleges and universities—impacting more than 16 million learners across the country.
This Environment 101 gives an overview of the strategy and how it affects you.
This means embedding sustainability across every setting—from nurseries and schools to colleges and universities—impacting more than 16 million learners across the country.
This Environment 101 gives an overview of the strategy and how it affects you.
Climate, Environment and Law | Environment 101 | CSCEN
This Environment 101 video provides an introduction to the Environment Act 2021. Watch if you'd like to know more about new laws to protect the environment and why they are necessary.
Sustainable Finance Contracts for Difference | Environment 101 | CSCEN
The UK's Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is driving the shift to a greener economy by supporting renewable energy investment. But how does this innovative mechanism work, and what impact does it have on sustainable finance and climate goals?
The Role of Local Government | Environment 101 | CSCEN
Local governments have a key role in delivering climate change adaptation and mitigation. They face a number of challenges in delivering against key policies, as every region and community will experience climate change differently. This environment 101 explores priorities, progress and challenges at the level of local government.
Climate Disinformation and Misinformation | Environment 101 | CSCEN
Climate Disinformation is the deliberate spread of false information. In this Environment 101 we look at what the consequences are of climate disinformation and how you can spot it.
CSCEN Environment 101 explains and explores the biggest issues in environmental policy in short and accessible videos.
CSCEN Environment 101 explains and explores the biggest issues in environmental policy in short and accessible videos.
Digital Sustainability | Environment 101 | CSCEN
Digital technology can help monitor and improve the climate and environment but it also comes at a cost to the environment. How do we balance the positives of digital technology against the negatives?
CSCEN Environment 101 explains and explores the biggest issues in environmental policy in short and accessible videos. Our latest video explores the costs and benefits of the digital sector.
CSCEN Environment 101 explains and explores the biggest issues in environmental policy in short and accessible videos. Our latest video explores the costs and benefits of the digital sector.
Climate and the environment at an individual level | Environment 101 | CSCEN
We all have an impact on the climate and environment we live in. But how can we as individuals act to be more sustainable in our daily lives?
CSCEN Environment 101 explains and explores the biggest issues in environmental policy in short and accessible videos. Our latest video explores how the choices we make around food consumption can have a positive impact on climate and the environment.
CSCEN Environment 101 explains and explores the biggest issues in environmental policy in short and accessible videos. Our latest video explores how the choices we make around food consumption can have a positive impact on climate and the environment.
Enabling Green Choices
With the UK's aims to reach net zero by 2050, enabling green choices is more important than ever.
Watch our latest CSCEN Environment 101 video to learn more about what factors help encourage people to make greener choices and which sectors would have the most progress towards net zero targets.
Watch our latest CSCEN Environment 101 video to learn more about what factors help encourage people to make greener choices and which sectors would have the most progress towards net zero targets.
Unintended Consequences
Explore how actions can have both positive and negative unintended consequences, examples of what this can look like, and steps than can be taken to measure and prevent negative unintended consequences where possible.
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Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk
Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network
Twitter: @_csen
Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk
Feeding the Future
Explore the urgency of achieving a hunger-free world by 2030 in this video. Discover how rising food insecurity, fuelled by conflict, Covid, and climate change, demands immediate action. UN Secretary-General's six-point plan calls for global collaboration in areas like sustainable policies, inclusive governance, and innovative solutions. As COP 28 approaches, we examine the pivotal role of discussions in shaping policies for a resilient and sustainable food future. Join the conversation for a world where no one goes hungry.
Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network
Twitter: @_csen
Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk
Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network
Twitter: @_csen
Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk
Conference of the Parties (COP)
A brief history of the COP, key agreements, challenges and a forward look to COP 28.
Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network
Twitter: @_csen
Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk
Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network
Twitter: @_csen
Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk
Animal Tracking
Animal tracking technology has progressed rapidly, allowing policy makers to create informed and effective legislation to preserve and promote wildlife.
Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network
Twitter: @_csen
Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk
Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network
Twitter: @_csen
Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk
Wild UK
The recent BBC series ‘Wild Isles’ has shown the UK’s amazing range of species and habitats – across woodlands, freshwater, the ocean and grasslands. Despite the vast range shown, the UK is in fact one of the most nature depleted countries in the world. What policies are aimed at meeting halting this decline?
Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network
Twitter: @_csen
Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk
Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network
Twitter: @_csen
Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk
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