Interested in becoming more climate smart in your home, business, local community? Wondering where to start? On Tuesday 28 March 2023 from 10:00 to 11:15am, we will be hosting a free webinar in partnership with Keep NI Beautiful. Scott Howes, Strategic Lead for Climate Action, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful will discuss the climate change challenges we all face both globally and in Northern Ireland. You will also hear how to improve your awareness about the impacts of the Greenhouse Effect, review the policy response and what changes we can make as individuals, groups, and organisations to make a significant impact. This webinar will provide key information on: • Climate science facts • Climate risks and opportunities for NI • Global and local policy response • UK and NI emissions • Journey to net-zero • Carbon Footprints • The case for action The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session.

At this workshop you will get an insight into the tools and techniques used by learning and development professionals to analyse training needs.

Following the easing of COVID-19 border restrictions in the country, Asia is once again welcoming international business visitors. With a rise in the sector, Invest Northern Ireland is taking another look at the materials handling sector in North East Asia (Japan, Korea and Taiwan) after our webinar in 2021 to provide an insight into new developments within the sector in the region. To capitalise on the increase in demand and rising awareness of the governments’ push towards recycling and better use of building materials and forest resources, Invest NI invites you to a complimentary webinar to provide insight into the region's latest market developments, trends, and opportunities. Invest NI will also introduce the audience to the N-Expo (The New Environmental Exposition 2023) in May 2023, Japan's largest material handling trade show. The webinar will conclude with a short Q&A. Agenda 09:30-09:35 Welcome: Mark Graham, Invest NI 09:35-10:05 Current trends and opportunities with material handling sector in North East Asia 10:05-10:10 N-Expo (material handling expo): Takeshi Hajiro, Invest NI 10:10-10:25 Q&A: Mark Graham, Invest NI & Takeshi Hajiro, Invest NI 10:25-10:30 Closing remarks

At this workshop you will get an insight into the tools and techniques used by learning and development professionals to analyse training needs.

Our Organising the Workplace for Improved Workflows workshop on Thursday 20 April, 10:00-13:00 at Invest NI (North West Office) will inform attendees how to organise their workplaces better so that work moves easier through the business using the 6S lean stabilisation tool. Using this tool, attendees will learn how to apply Sort, Set, Shine, Safety, Standardise, and Sustain to their workplace to maximise space organisation. This is especially beneficial to companies who struggle to meet customer shipment commitments.

At this workshop you will get an insight into the tools and techniques used by learning and development professionals to analyse training needs.