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Green economy faces sustainability skills gap

IEMA warns just 13 per cent of companies feel able to deal with 'perfect storm' of climate, resource and population pressures

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UK to boost wind energy skills with National College

Training and education hub should open its doors on Humberside in 2016, with network of partners across the country

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ICRS opens doors to organisational members

Industry body the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability aims to expand breadth of member organisations

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Tackling the environment and sustainability skills gap

Martin Baxter, Executive Director - Policy & Engagement, IEMA

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Engineers relaunch Chartered Environmentalist certification

Institution of Mechanical Engineers issues call for green specialists in response to "spectacular growth" of clean tech and sustainability sectors

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Vestas announces offshore wind hiring push

Wind energy giant announces it is looking to recruit over 200 staff at its new blade production facility on the Isle of Wight, as DONG Energy takes full control of giant Hornsea project

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The best time to plant a tree

Carillion's David Picton explains why sustainabile businesses should play a key role in plugging the skills gap

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Ensuring a low-carbon skills future

David Kirkham of Employer First says the shortage of low-carbon sector skills is not far from crisis level but companies can overcome the problem

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Green energy jobs surge leaves UK economy in its wake

Figures from the Renewable Energy Association show a nine per cent increase from 2012/13 to 2013/14, while nationally jobs rose 1.2 per cent

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Why sustainability professionals are happier than your average exec

IEMA survey finds nine in 10 who have moved into the sector exhibit high levels of job satisfaction

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What will the new government do for green business skills?

David Kirkham of Employer First argues the new government has its work cut out if it is to tackle a looming green skills crisis

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Utilities Academy to offer first smart meter diploma

Training provider will offer new diploma for new and experienced engineers, whilst providing work experience with power suppliers and Ofgem approved meter installers

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10 Rules for creating a sustainability start-up

Hubbub's Trewin Restorick reveals his top tips for budding sustainability entrepreneurs

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How the energy efficiency challenge continues to haunt small businesses

SMEs lack the time, expertise and resources to improve their energy efficiency performance, but perhaps the IEA has the answers

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Six top tips for getting high-level buy-in

Global Action Plan's Naomi Allen suggests key strategies for gaining senior support for sustainability programmes

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Meet Generation S: The employees who refuse to work for polluting companies

Survey data reveals new generation of prime job candidates that will not work for unethical businesses

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Wavepower embarks on engineering recruitment drive

Glastonbury-based wave energy firm announces it is in the market for 30 engineers, graduates, and interns, having secured £50m in investment

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Blue Green Dream: How we can use nature to build resilient and healthy cities

R&D Programme of the Year award winner reveals how using integrated natural solutions in urban environments can cut on costs as well as boosting life quality

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Red tape, harmonisation, and innovation - top execs outline three ways to...

Sustainability executives from Ikea and Jaguar Land Rover detail the key policy moves they want to see from Commission's environment chief

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World Bank and Global Environment Facility launch $150m green cities project

Sustainable cities project backed by India, China, and Brazil will develop new tools for greener planning in key urban centres

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