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The 4theRegion Podcast

How can we rebuild our local economies and transform the way we live, to create sustainable development and well-being for people, the planet, and future generations? Tune in each week as we talk to the change makers, thought leaders and entrepreneurs who are part of the movement to create a Wellbeing Economy, right here in South West Wales. This series of online conversations is hosted by 4theRegion, an independent alliance of people, businesses and organisations across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, working together to transform our region and achieve the vision for Wales set out in the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act.

  1. 11 OCT

    71. A Conversation with Sustainability Consultants in South West Wales

    Dawn Lyle from 4theRegion sits down with experts in environmental assessments and sustainability, to discuss how businesses can get the advice and support they need to decarbonise their operations.  We talk about why this is important from the perspective of supplying into large businesses and public sector organisations, and some of the risks and pitfalls associated with not taking your green credentials seriously.  This roundtable discussion is part of the build up to the 4theRegion Green Economy Conference & Exhibition for South West Wales, taking place in Swansea Arena on Tuesday 19th November 2024. Our Panellists for this conversation were: Alex Ross, Director of Circular Resource Specialists Enock Ebbah from Ebbah Sustainovation Ltd  - Find Enock on LinkedIn Mark Grant from the Welsh Government Sustainable Food & Drink Cluster Maxwell Green from ARCS (Applied Research For Circular Solutions) at Swansea University Leon Edwards, Carbon Solutions Specialist with Auditel Find out more at:https://www.4theregion.org.uk/green-economy-conference-2024/

    1h 3m

  2. 13 SEPT

    70. Community Led Housing in South West Wales

    Welcome to the first of our Round Table discussions leading up to the regional Green Economy Conference on the 19th November at Swansea Arena. In this episode, we dive into community-led housing initiatives that are paving the way for a sustainable and inclusive future in South West Wales. Our Panel: Sarah Foster: Pembrokeshire Community Led Housing Development Officer at PLANED; Jonathan Hughes: Community Led Housing Advisor for Cwmpas; Adam Land: Board Member of Gwyr Community Land Trust, on the Gower Peninsula; Leonie Ramondt and Adrian Lester, from Swansea Co-Housing. Together, they discuss the vision of affordable, sustainable homes in cohesive neighbourhoods and the challenges of making this vision a reality amidst the current property market and land use issues. From rural to urban settings, our panel explores alternative ways of building, living, and fostering community spirit. And please register your place at the Green Economy Conference on 19th November 2024: https://www.4theregion.org.uk/green-economy-conference-2024/

    1h 4m

  3. 23 JUL

    69. Opportunities for the Circular Economy in South West Wales

    Today we're talking about the circular economy. The transition away from the consumer economy and towards an economy that actually serves our wellbeing is going to take many forms, and it is happening across Wales as a whole and across the world. We discuss opportunities that exist, and what people, businesses and organisations are doing to strengthen our circular economy: What do we think is needed now and in future, and how we might collaborate to really develop and enhance circular economy principles and practices.

    1h 9m

  4. 26 JUN

    68. Community Resilience in South West Wales

    Community resilience is a subject that is really close to our hearts at 4theregion. A big part of our work is to enable the kind of collaboration and empowerment and place-based activities that are essential for building resilient connected local places, cohesive and connected communities and empowering people within communities to step up and play their part, and do all the amazing, wonderful things, many of which are represented in today's meeting, to build those resilient local places where we all want to live and work. Thank you for tuning in!

    57 min

  5. 24 MAY

    67. Sustainable Food Partnerships in South West Wales

    The sustainable food movement is gaining ground across South West Wales, with a raft of projects and initiatives underway. Transforming the way we produce and procure our food requires a whole system approach. In this discussion, hear from all four of South West Wales' local food partnerships, for an update on what's happening in Pembrokeshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire. From support for community growing, to fresh food vending machines, to the allocation of public land for public goods, there is plenty to feel positive about and much more that is needed. Thank you for tuning in!

    1h 35m

  6. 19 APR

    66. Opportunities for Young People in South West Wales

    Hear from a wide range of projects and organisations, about their work to support young people in our region. From employment skills to apprenticeships to life coaching, colleagues from across South West Wales shared their updates on initiatives to ensure young people in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire have the opportunity to flourish. This is part of a series of monthly conversations convened by 4theRegion to explore the opportunities that exist for people and businesses in South West Wales. Find out more and join 4theRegion: www.4theRegion.org.uk

    1h 14m

  7. 19 APR

    65. Construction Sector Opportunities in South West Wales

    4theRegion brought together people with an interest in construction, from Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, to share perspectives on the challenges faced by the sector, and the opportunities it presents for businesses and people in our region. This conversation is part of a series of cross-sector discussions convened monthly by 4theRegion, which is an alliance of businesses, community groups and other organisations based in South West Wales. Find out more on our website, www.4theRegion.org.uk

    1h 22m

  8. 20 MAR

    64. Creative Opportunities in South West Wales

    4theRegion convened an open discussion about the opportunities in South West Wales' creative economy - part of our series of monthly meetups to explore opportunities across different sectors in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. Listen in, as people, businesses and organisations share updates, announcements and perspectives on our creative sector!

    48 min
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How can we rebuild our local economies and transform the way we live, to create sustainable development and well-being for people, the planet, and future generations? Tune in each week as we talk to the change makers, thought leaders and entrepreneurs who are part of the movement to create a Wellbeing Economy, right here in South West Wales. This series of online conversations is hosted by 4theRegion, an independent alliance of people, businesses and organisations across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, working together to transform our region and achieve the vision for Wales set out in the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act.

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