Future is Green

A project delivering green skills development courses across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

What is The Future is Green?

The Future is Green is a collaborative project that delivers skills development courses and programmes to individuals across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to support the development of skills needed for the future green economy.

The Future is Green project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council is responsible for managing projects funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme.

The project runs from January 2024 to March 2026, and is being delivered by the Net-Zero Exchange team, within the Sustainable Earth Institute at the University of Plymouth.

Short courses

We have developed a range of courses, from measuring your organisation's carbon footprint to crafting sustainability communications.

" To view our list of live courses click here.

The Future is Green team

Dr Paul Hardman

Manager of the Sustainable Earth Institute/Director – NetZero Exchange
Claire Pearce

Business Development and Partnership Manager - Net-Zero Exchange
Amanda Burton

Knowledge Exchange Officer - Green Skills
Charlie Randall

Administrator - Green Skills
Saul Whitford

Knowledge Exchange and Impact Officer (Net-Zero Exchange)
Dr Paul Lunt

Associate Professor in Environmental Science
Dr Paul Warwick

Associate Professor
Miss Rebecca Webb

Network Officer (Communications and Events) - Net-Zero Exchange

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The UK Shared Prosperity Fund proactively supports delivery of the UK-government’s five national missions: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-sharedprosperity-fund-prospectus