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UK public willing to take significant action to tackle climate change
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In time for Earth Day 2021 – a critical year for international environmental policy, with major deals in progress on climate, biodiversity, food and oceans – a new poll shows strong support from the UK public for climate action by the government, business and individuals. Consistent with recent research by…
People want a carrot (not stick) approach to low carbon food
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This piece was originally published by Business Green and is reproduced here with their permission. Recent headlines that the UK government might slap a carbon tax on burgers and the great British banger have reignited controversy about what tackling the climate will mean for our food. The rumours of an…
Why the NHS holds the key to action on climate change
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England’s National Health Service (NHS) is the world’s first health system to commit to becoming ‘net zero’ [i]. This means cutting emissions of the gases driving climate change to as close to zero as possible and offsetting the rest, for example by planting forests and investing in emission-removing technologies. The…
The Path to Net Zero: “A clear mandate to policy makers for bold action”.
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“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 report.” Today the final report of the first UK-wide citizens’…
“A huge sense of freedom despite the restrictions”. Low carbon behaviours increase during lockdown
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Have you adopted any new climate-friendly behaviours in lockdown? You’re not alone. Covid-19 has created an unprecedented – perhaps unique – ‘moment of change’, a period when normal routines have been rapidly upended and new ones have emerged. Our new briefing paper explores how low-carbon lifestyles and climate attitudes have…
Calling changemakers and storytellers – could you share your climate action story?
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This September we’re holding two free online workshops to showcase climate actions with a ripple effect and explore how successful low-carbon initiatives can lead to permanent change and meaningful action on climate breakdown on a larger scale. These events form part of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research‘s 20th anniversary…
Funded PhD project on Organisational Mindsets for Sustainable Business Innovation
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About the project: The research aims to identify how organisations mobilize change through shifting organisational mindsets. Organisational mindsets capture the cultural climate of the organisation reflecting employees’ thinking and feelings towards changes in how they work, alongside structural or behavioural changes in people management structures and processes. This work is…
Share your experiences of social distancing to support our research
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We are conducting a large-scale on-line survey to develop an initial picture of the immediate changes to everyday routine experienced by UK households while social distancing measures are in place (particularly with regards to food-related routines, exercise and home working). You can take part in the survey by clicking here…