Green Economy Wales

The circular economy model has clear environmental benefits – but to what extent does it also represent a major economic opportunity for Wales, and how are different sectors embracing it? Host Gemma Casey is joined by Ben Maizey of Dauson Environmental Group, Eoin Bailey of 7 Steel UK, Dr Gary Walpole of Circular Economy Innovation Communities and Stephane Plisson of Cemex Technical to discuss the potential for productivity, innovation and growth.

In this episode of Green Economy Wales, we take you inside this year’s Marine Energy Wales Conference, held in Cardiff on the 7th and 8th of May. With a packed agenda exploring everything from tidal stream deployment to offshore wind strategy, the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and community voices to chart the next phase of Wales’s marine renewable journey.Editor Mark Powney is joined by Tom Hill, Programme Manager, and Jay Sheppard, Project Manager at Marine Energy Wales, for an in-depth breakdown of the key sessions. Together, they unpack the ambition behind this year’s theme — Ushering in the Decade of Delivery .

Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning Rebecca Evans MS; Luciana Ciubotariu of Celtic Freeport and John Idris Jones of Menter Môn Morlais Limited to discuss how Wales is capitalising on its natural assets and infrastructure to become a key player in the global renewable energy market.

How will Wales’ green economy and renewables sector develop in 2025? Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Cathryn Tracey, Director, Burges Salmon; Abi Beck, Head of Strategic Communications, RenewableUK Cymru; and Stuart McMillan, Membership Services Manager, Net Zero Industry Wales, to discuss Wales’ transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Port of Milford Haven's Head of Commercial Property Melanie Jenkins and Head of Energy and Decarbonisation Tam Bardell to discuss the regeneration and commercial opportunities at Wales’ largest energy port.

The inaugural episode of the Green Economy Wales podcast, hosted by Carwyn Jones, focuses on marine energy in Wales. Carwyn is joined by Jay Sheppard, Project Manager at Marine Energy Wales, Tom Hill, Programme Manager at Marine Energy Wales, and John Idris Jones, Chair of Menter Môn. The panel discusses the current state of the marine energy sector in Wales, and how external factors such as government support, funding mechanisms, environmental considerations, job creation, and the need for skills development will affect the industry now and into the future.

Join us as we deep dive into a different theme within Wales fastest growing industry. Our coverage will uncover the opportunities for businesses and highlight the barriers holding back progress, whilst providing a high value educational and informative experience for businesses, government and a variety of industry bodies throughout Wales.