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Insights North East (INE) is expanding the INE Associates programme to include local government and public sector professionals. This growing network is designed to support, develop and champion evidence-based policy across the academic-policy ecosystem in the North East.

Here at Insights North East, we are knowledge brokers: we help university researchers, policymakers and other local organisations to share knowledge, evidence and expertise between each other.

On April 15, 2024, Newcastle University hosted the second event in the Climate Action Series, focusing on the transformative potential of retrofitting and exploring how retrofitting can drive sustainability in our domestic and commercial spaces. 

The North East of England has made significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting renewable energy. However, local policy challenges and the need for greater investment in green initiatives remain.

This briefing delves into five such progressive local and regional economic development approaches: Inclusive Growth, the Wellbeing Economy, Community Wealth Building, Doughnut Economics, and the Foundational Economy.

Insights North East is releasing two outputs that analyse 'left behind' places beyond a narrow economic framework. This research provides actionable insights for regional policymakers exploring ways to direct investment that address wider issues of place, community, and belonging.