Green Flag Award Academy Launch Webinar
This recorded webinar marks the launch of the Green Flag Award Academy, a new initiative supporting learning, knowledge-sharing and professional development across the parks and green spaces sector.
Watch the full recording below, alongside speaker details and downloadable resources.
Guest Speakers
Drew Bennellick
Head of Land, Sea & Nature Policy UK, National Lottery Heritage Fund
Funding and support for parks and green spaces
Drew Bennellick explored funding opportunities and challenges within the parks and green spaces sector, alongside wider priorities around investment, partnerships and long-term support for high-quality public green spaces.
Charlee Bennett
CEO, YourPark Bristol & Bath
Beyond Distance: Rethinking accessibility to parks for different ethnic groups in Bristol
Charlee Bennett explored barriers to accessing parks and green spaces for different communities, drawing on research from Bristol and Bath. She highlighted inequalities in access, alongside the importance of inclusive design and community involvement in creating more accessible and welcoming green spaces.
Key Themes from the Webinar
The launch webinar explored several important themes affecting the parks and green spaces sector, including:
- Skills development and training across the sector
- Funding, investment and long-term sustainability
- Equitable access and inclusion in green spaces
- Partnerships and knowledge-sharing
Webinar Resources
You can download supporting resources below:
About the Green Flag Award Academy
The Green Flag Award Academy supports individuals, organisations and communities to build the skills and knowledge needed to manage high-quality green spaces.
Through webinars, training, resources and shared learning opportunities, the Academy aims to support the ongoing improvement of parks and green spaces across the sector.
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