Net Zero Living: Lunch & Learn Series by Innovate UK

Net Zero Living: Lunch & Learn Series by Innovate UK

Curious about how UK towns and cities are accelerating their transition to Net Zero? The Net Zero Living Lunch & Learn Series, hosted by Innovate UK Business Connect, offers a unique opportunity to hear from real-world projects shaping the sustainable future of local communities.

Running throughout  December 2025, January, February and March 2026, this online webinar series provides practical, accessible insights into the policies, partnerships, and funding that are enabling place-based Net Zero progress right across the UK.

Perfect for councils, businesses, and local leaders, each 45-minute session is designed to inform and inspire action over your lunch break.

What Is the Net Zero Living Lunch & Learn Series?

This series is part of Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living programme, designed to empower local authorities and partners to accelerate decarbonisation through systemic innovation and community-driven change.

Key themes explored include:

• Place-based approaches to Net Zero

• Tackling decarbonisation barriers in transport, housing, and energy

• Leveraging innovation and partnerships

• Funding mechanisms for local climate projects

• Real-life case studies from funded pilot areas

Each session features short, sharp insights from leading UK projects—offering ideas you can apply in your own community or business context.

Event Details – Accessible, Online and Free

• 💻 Location: Online webinar series

• 📅 Dates: December 2025 – March 2026 (various dates)

• ⏰ Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm GMT

• 🎟️ Tickets: Free – Register via Innovate UK

Each session is open to all and perfect for anyone working in local government, economic development, sustainability leadership, or Net Zero programme delivery.

What You’ll Learn from the Net Zero Living Series

Designed for maximum impact in minimum time, the series covers:

• How cities are building cross-sector Net Zero partnerships

• Navigating policy, planning, and stakeholder alignment

• Strategies for funding and scaling local innovations

• Tools and insights from Innovate UK’s pilot areas

• Replicable models and frameworks for climate action

Whether you attend one session or the full series, you’ll walk away with actionable inspiration for your own Net Zero journey.

Who Should Attend?

This series is tailored for:

• Local authorities and climate officers

• Urban planners and regeneration leads

• SMEs delivering Net Zero solutions

• Community energy and housing projects

• Researchers and innovation support organisations

If you’re involved in designing, delivering, or influencing place-based climate action—this is for you.

Learn, Connect, and Accelerate Local Net Zero Action

As the UK pushes towards its climate targets, local innovation and leadership will be essential. The Net Zero Living Lunch & Learn Series equips you with the knowledge, examples, and tools to play your part.

👉 Register for the sessions here:
https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/net-zero-living-programme-lunch-and-learn-series/

Let’s build a smarter, faster, more connected Net Zero future—together.