Overcoming Barriers – Funding, Skills, and Policy for Local Net Zero

10am – 11.30am 18 June 2025 Online

Overview

While the technology for local net zero exists, funding constraints, skills shortages, and policy barriers often prevent projects from scaling. This webinar will examine how local authorities can overcome these challenges through innovative funding mechanisms, workforce development, and regulatory support.

With input from the Local Government Association (LGA), skills development initiatives, and investment leaders, we will explore how councils can secure funding, build digital and sustainability skills, and advocate for policies that empower local climate action.

Agenda

10:00 – Welcome and opening remarks

techUK representative

10:10 – Discussion: unlocking investment, skills, and policy for net zero

Innovative funding models: green bonds, co-investment, public-private financing
Building the skills needed for digital and sustainable infrastructure
What national policy changes are needed to empower local climate action?

11:00 – Audience Q&A

11:15 – Closing Remarks

Why Attend?

Learn from policy and investment experts about breaking down barriers
Discover funding and skills development opportunities for local net zero projects
Network with other local authorities, businesses, and investors

Why techUK members should join:
For tech companies, scaling local net zero solutions requires more than just innovation—it demands strategic funding, skilled talent, and supportive policies. This webinar provides an opportunity to engage with local authorities, investment leaders, and policymakers to understand the barriers to adoption and explore collaborative pathways for implementation. By participating, tech providers can position themselves as key partners in delivering scalable, financially viable climate solutions.

Why local authorities should join:
Local authorities face significant challenges in scaling net zero projects, from securing investment to addressing skills gaps and navigating policy constraints. This webinar will offer practical insights into innovative funding models, workforce development strategies, and regulatory changes that can accelerate local climate action. With input from key stakeholders, councils will gain the tools and knowledge needed to unlock investment, build capacity, and advocate for policy shifts that support their sustainability goals.

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By 2030, digital technology can cut global emissions by 15%. Cloud computing, 5G, AI and IoT have the potential to support dramatic reductions in carbon emissions in sectors such as transport, agriculture, and manufacturing. techUK is working to foster the right policy framework and leadership so we can all play our part. For more information on how techUK can support you, please visit our Climate Action Hub and click ‘contact us’.