Green Talent

I've just returned from a workshop, at RSPB Old Moor, on the Green Talent Project in which the RSPB is a partner.

The aim is to prepare 14-19 year olds for sustainable work in a low carbon economy.  In my experience many young people see sustainability as an unfashionable minority interest but in truth it is likely to underpin our lives and especially those of young people as climate change and resource scarcity becomes a more present reality.

Green Talent opens the eyes of young people to the challenges and opportunities in an engaging way using mobile technology and fun activity.  It's not all doom and gloom and finding creative solutions for businesses in maximising the "triple bottom line" of people, places and profit will bring economic reward for those able to engage.

In other news, a great weekend was had potholing in Hurnel Moss Pot with friends from Bradford Pothole Club, competing in Bradford & Bingley Canoe Club's slalom event and learning to use the Little Dragon warm air breathing apparatus with Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association.