This event took place on Tuesday 16 April. You can watch the recording below.

Green technology is at the heart of achieving net zero in the UK. We’ll need innovative technology to heat our homes, power our cars and keep our supermarkets stocked. And we’ll need people with skills, knowledge and understanding to make it happen.

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an educational charity dedicated to researching and communicating positive solutions for environmental change to help create a zero-carbon Britain. Their work involves conversations with government and campaigners about net-zero policies, training students in sustainability and advising homeowners on changes they can make in their own homes.

Interim CEO Eileen Kinsman joined us for a free online talk, exploring how alternative technology can help Britain get to net zero, drawing on insights from the CAT’s past work and ambitious future plans. Having worked for charities and organisations campaigning on environmental, human rights and social justice issues for nearly 30 years, Eileen is a pinnacle piece in CAT’s mission to increase innovative green technologies for homes, industry and the grid.

Why you should watch the recording

At this lunchtime talk, Eileen spoke to Nesta’s Andy Regan, Mission Manager for a sustainable future in Wales, about historical barriers and successes in green innovation, the role of government and policy in achieving net zero, and how we can get the public engaged in going green.

This recording is for anyone interested in public policy on net-zero targets and green innovations, whether you’re working in government, policy, industry or are interested in learning more about the role of technology to mitigate climate change.

The opinions expressed in this event recording are those of the speakers. For more information, view our full statement on external contributors.