“The individuals, households and communities that stand to be most negatively affected by decarbonisation policies are often already losing out in existing socio-economic arrangements.” Dr Tom Pegram, UCL In a new policy briefing, the COP26 Universities Network warns that the…
Why the UK needs a diverse leadership team for COP26
By Lorraine Whitmarsh, Sam Fankhauser, Katharine Steentjes, Candice Howarth – CAST & the Place Based Climate Action Network (PCAN) Last week, the UK government announced the team of politicians and negotiators who will host the UN COP26 climate negotiations in…
The Path to Net Zero: “A clear mandate to policy makers for bold action”.
“We come from all walks of life and all across the UK. We have, between us, many different values, views and experiences. But we have worked together in an atmosphere of respect, co-operation, tolerance and humour to arrive at the considered recommendations in this…
“Climate change lives in our imagination” – a conversation with Professor Mike Hulme
Stories of Change is a programme of free online workshops and webcasts exploring how successful low-carbon initiatives can lead to permanent change and meaningful action on climate breakdown on a larger scale. These events are part of the Tyndall Centre…
Doing, not telling: Inspiring stories of food, fixing, and active travel.
Stories of Change is a programme of free online workshops and webcasts exploring how successful low-carbon initiatives can lead to permanent change and meaningful action on climate breakdown on a larger scale. These events are part of the Tyndall Centre…
Student innovators pitch ideas to tackle the CAST areas of focus
This article was originally published on the University of Cardiff website. Sustainable student ideas win cash prizes A ‘smart fridge,’ an app that cuts supermarket food waste, and a system that uses small change to plants trees are among the…
CAST supports Cardiff University’s Climate Emergency Declaration
Cardiff University has declared a climate emergency and announced its aim to become carbon neutral by 2030. Cardiff University is our host institution and we’re pleased to have been able to support the University Executive Board in their discussions around…
CAST Director to take lead role in citizens assembly on climate change
Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh, our centre director, is one of four lead experts who will support the design and delivery of the Climate Assembly UK. Citizens’ assemblies bring together people from all walks of life to discuss important issues. They have…
CAST launches with new findings on public opinion on climate change
We are pleased to officially launch the CAST Centre today with a special event held at Cardiff University. In this short video Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh describes why CAST is needed and what we aim to achieve. To coincide with the…
Transdisciplinarity for Climate Change and Social Transformations
Words by Dr Claire Hoolohan The challenges that face society today are complex, requiring approaches and solutions that push the boundaries of individual disciplines and demand new models of research that are integrative and collaborative. CAST – the Centre…