The Government should “put in place a coherent framework to support local climate action, backed by appropriate funds, resources and... Read more
PCAN
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
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
Research conducted by the Place-Based Climate Action Network has found that stakeholders from local authorities, first responders, utility companies and the transport sector are concerned that England is not ready to respond to extreme heatwaves this summer. Read more
This commentary post outlines some of the main findings from a project to evaluate the impact of the Belfast, Edinburgh... Read more
Response to the call for evidence made as part of the Independent Review of Net Zero commissioned by the UK's Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. 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
Approximately 6.3 million jobs in the UK, about one in five, are likely to be affected either positively or negatively... Read more
The UK Climate Assembly’s recent report has revealed appetite among the public for an increase in the pace and scale of action to reach net-zero. Beyond the wide range of recommendations put forward by the Assembly, much can be learnt too from the process itself, argues Sophie Dicker. Read more
Banks need to work with the government to create a new and more resilient model of prosperity that will enable the UK to build back better in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report published today (14 July 2020). Read more
