This project brings trusted, evidence-based geoscience communication to life in Wales through the Green Energy Glade at Green Man Festival. It builds on a long-standing partnership between the British Geological Survey, the Geological Society, and Cardiff University, drawing on their deep roots in Welsh landscapes, histories, and environmental issues. Expert communicators will facilitate conversations on climate change, renewable energy and the critical minerals needed for the green transition, creating a welcoming space for open, informed discussion in a setting where misinformation is often present. Additionally, 20 STEM undergraduates from across Wales will be trained in inclusive, evidence-based public engagement. Up to four students will join the festival team in supportive roles, assisting engagement and improving accessibility while learning directly from experienced practitioners. By combining trusted expertise with hands-on student involvement, this initiative aims to deepen public dialogue and nurture the next generation of science communicators in Wales.

The project engages festival audiences, local communities across Wales, STEM undergraduates, and established researchers, with attention to widening participation and including those less likely to access formal science engagement.