Candice Howarth

The article considers the role of  place-based climate action and draws on the experiences of the UK Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN). Read more

This paper draws on qualitative interviews with an array of individuals both inside and outside climate commissions in the UK, and utilises Cash’s theoretical framework of ‘salience, legitimacy and credibility’ to assess how effective climate commissions are in engaging the public to co-produce local climate action. Read more

This paper assesses the state of heat risk governance in the UK through an analysis of the Adverse Weather and Health Plan (AWHP) launched in 2023. Read more

This paper analyses the UK’s response to the heatwaves of summer 2022, using a combination of Forensic Disaster Analysis and Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping. Read more

This comment article argues that in order to tackle climate change we need to integrate adaptation and mitigation in policy... Read more

This article highlights the impacts of heatwaves in the UK and outlines some of the adaptation and mitigation policies that would help better prepare the country for heat risk. Read more

The authors of this paper argue how climate risk assessments need to further consider the social and political aspects of place-based climate risk to ensure more effective adaptation policy outcomes. Read more

This letter was written in response to an editorial in the British Medical Journal on the need to join up... Read more

This review focuses on how insights from behavioral and attitudinal studies about heat risk responses can inform communication approaches. Read more

Through a high-level analysis of authors of the IPCC’s Working Group II reports and special reports of AR6, the authors of this paper explore the evolution of representation of practitioners in IPCC WGII author teams from AR5 to AR6. Read more

Reflecting on two studies, this paper discusses the benefits of (and barriers to) encouraging more active and sustained engagement between climate action stakeholders so as to try to actively blur the boundaries between science and policy and, in doing so, invent new epistemological communities of practice. Read more

This open access book brings together a collection of cutting-edge insights into how action can and is already being taken against climate change at multiple levels of our societies, amidst growing calls for transformative and inclusive climate action. Read more

Through a comparative case study of two processes that ran in the UK in 2019 (the Leeds Climate Change Citizens’ Jury and the Oxford Citizens’ Assembly on Climate Change), this paper investigates how far citizen assemblies and juries are increasing citizen engagement on climate change and creating more citizen-centred climate policymaking. Read more

Using interview data with experts working on climate emergency declarations research across the UK, the authors of this paper critically discusses four themes that have underpinned and catalysed the changing geographies of civil-state relationships within the climate emergency and what this may mean for future global climate governance. Read more

Focusing on London, UK, this paper presents evidence collected via semi-structured interviews with experts and practitioners involved in the propagation of climate emergency declarations to critically explore how and why these declarations emerged, and the various different roles they are perceived to play for different local actors. Read more

Against the backdrop of increasingly fragmented and poly-centric urban climate governance, this article examines the establishment of city climate ‘commissions’ as an experimental means of addressing the challenge of climate change at the city-scale. Read more

Perceptions of climate change and associated risks are complex and require greater consideration of the context in which behaviours are formed... Read more

Using an analysis of UK decision-makers managing and responding to heatwaves and flood risks, this paper argues how more robust local evidence is needed to inform decision-making regarding adaptation options for enhancing local resilience. Read more

This paper draws lessons from the COVID-19 crisis for climate change. Read more

This Primer discusses the heterogeneous manner in which climate change messaging is received by different audiences, how social scientific approaches could help to better tailor climate change messaging to this varied landscape, and how attempts to close this gap must consider the emotional and affective dimensions of climate messaging. Read more

This paper adds new insights to the relationship between city-regionalism, the territorial logics of the competition state and how climate... Read more

This Final Report covers the ESRC-funded activities of PCAN between 2019 and 2024. Read more

This report presents insights on heat resilience policy and practice in the UK to inform future preparedness and responses to extreme heat, incorporating the experiences and views of decision-makers and practitioners who worked on the frontline of the 2022 heatwaves across England. Read more

Report of a workshop of Climate Commissions, Partnerships and Local Authorities in the East of England. On 4th July 2023... Read more

This report consists of a submission to the call for evidence by the Environmental Audit Committee on heat resilience and sustainable cooling. Read more

This report takes stock of local climate action in the UK as of early 2023 and summarises the experience of the Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN) over the last five years, through analysis, reflections, survey evidence and case studies, providing recommendations to a range of stakeholders. Read more

This policy brief sets an agenda for how to improve England's response and resilience to extreme heat events, learning from the 2022 heatwave experience. Read more

This publication forms the chair’s report for the Independent Expert Advisory Group convened by the Climate Change Committee to support... Read more

Written evidence submitted in 2020 to the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Inquiry on Flooding, whose Fourth Report was published on 8 February 2021. Read more

This open access book brings together a collection of cutting-edge insights into how action can and is already being taken against climate change at multiple levels of our societies, amidst growing calls for transformative and inclusive climate action. Read more

This television news piece reports on the wildfires that have broken out in the Greek capital Athens. The report includes... Read more

This article considers that arguments for and against giving names to severe heatwaves, as is done for hurricanes, as part... Read more

The Heat Health Alert system plays an important role in ensuring the UK responds appropriately to heat risk during summer. The nation should now adopt a forward-looking approach to ensure it is fully prepared for further heat events. Read more

This BBC Radio 4 report considers the impact of extreme weather conditions in the UK and the need for governments... Read more

This statement from the Blueprint Coalition (a partnership of local government, environmental and research organisations) calls on the UK government to retain its key net zero commitments. The statement includes quotes from Candice Howarth. Read more

In this commentary for the Academy of Social Sciences Candice Howarth uses social science research evidence to demonstrate why we... Read more

This news article reports on the Met Office's annual State of the UK Climate report. The article includes quotes from Candice Howarth who discusses the need to prepare more for heatwaves like those that occurred in the summer of 2022. Read more

Candice Howarth explains why the UK is not prepared for the increased incidence of extreme heat caused by climate change and what needs to change. Read more

This article reports on the recent heatwaves. The article includes quotes from Candice Howarth. Daily Mirror, 18 July 2023 Read more

This news article discusses the likelihood that heatwaves, like those that occurred in the summer of 2022, will become more frequent. The article includes quotes from Candice Howarth. Read more

This news article reports on the potential for future heatwaves in the UK, similar to those that occurred in the summer of 2022. Read more

One year on from record breaking heatwaves in the UK this article considers what can be done for future extreme... Read more

In this interview for Channel 4 News Candice Howarth discusses the impacts of increasing heatwaves on everyday life in the UK. Read more

This article reports on estimated number of deaths as a result of the 2022 summer heatwaves across Europe. Read more

This news article reports on a new study by the Grantham Research Institute which suggests that England is not prepared for future heatwaves like those seen in 2022. Read more

In this interview for Sky News Candice Howarth discusses a new report on England's preparedness for future heatwaves. The report was based on a study of the 2022 heatwaves. Read more

This commentary post outlines some of the main findings from a project to evaluate the impact of the Belfast, Edinburgh... Read more

The Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN) has published its first book Addressing the climate crisis: Local action in theory & practice in Open Access format. The publication brings together cutting-edge insights from over 30 authors which show how action can and is already being taken against climate change. Read more

The UK government has announced an all-male COP26 leadership team. A line-up that includes women would not only be more representative, but could also be more effective and trusted, argue the authors of this commentary. Read more

Candice Howarth and Matt Lane consider how we can better align knowledge on climate change resilience with the needs of local decision-makers, including by improving the accessibility of the UK’s Climate Change Risk Assessments. Read more

A new paper draws lessons from COVID-19 for the fight against climate change, arguing that people are willing to change their behaviour as long as there is a clear social mandate. Candice Howarth summarises the analysis. Read more

PCAN (Place-based Climate Action Network), 28 February Read more

This article offers hints and tips for climate scientists and experts seeking to communicate with policy makers and the public. It is based on a recent workshop held by organised by the Royal Geographical Society Climate Change Research Group (CCRG). Read more

Can schools, colleges and universities augment government policy action? Read more