ACCESS - Advancing Capacity for Climate  and Environment Social Science

Welcome

Increasing the Visibility & Impact of Environmental Social Science

ACCESS is a 5-year project which champions the role of social science in tackling environmental problems.

We increase the reach of environmental social science (ESS) – encouraging the use of ESS evidence and approaches within policymaking.

And we build capacity and confidence in environmental social scientists – supporting more meaningful collaboration across disciplines and sectors.

ACCESS directors Patrick Devine-Wright & Birgitta Gatersleben, Photo by Leigh Farmer

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ACCESS Database

MEET OUR EXPERTS

Search or join our growing network of social scientists working in climate and the environment.

Everly Jazi
Everly Jazi

PhD Graduate

University of British Columbia

Tania Carregha
Tania Carregha

Senior Research Manager

The Young Foundation

Joelene Hughes
Joelene Hughes

Principal Conservation Scientist

RSPB

Clare Saunders
Clare Saunders

Professor in Politics

University of Exeter

Clive Mitchell
Clive Mitchell

Head of Terrestrial Science

NatureScot

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Guiding Principles

How we work

Three interconnected Guiding Principles guide how we work, and how we create and share knowledge:

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Knowledge Co-production
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Learn more about the ACCESS Guiding Principles and how you can apply them within your own research, practice and operations.

ACCESS Guiding Principles infographic - an illustration of children drawing chalk lines, all interconnecting, on the floor

Research areas

Themes

Explore ACCESS projects, task forces and resources by theme:

CLIMATE

Social science research and recommendations on net zero, adaptation and resilience, and governance.

NATURE

Environmental social science insights about nature recovery, biodiversity, and conservation policy and practice.

SUSTAINABILITY

Research looking at sustainable AI, energy, water, and more, through a social science lens.

INTERDISCIPLINARITY

Resources to support cross-disciplinary and cross-sector collaboration with and for environmental social scientists.

Our impact

Explore ACCESS

Quick links to key ACCESS resources, tools, training, and initiatives.

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News & Blogs

News, interviews and blogposts about ACCESS and environmental social science.

News Patrick Devine-Wright delivering ESI Challenge of the Month talk for June
4 JUN 2026

Patrick Devine-Wright delivering ESI Challenge of the Month talk for June

News How Can we Disagree Better over Sustainable Futures event
27 MAY 2026

How Can we Disagree Better over Sustainable Futures event

Blog Poignant, thought-provoking, memorable – the final ACCESS Leadership College Retreat
7 MAY 2026

Poignant, thought-provoking, memorable – the final ACCESS Leadership College Retreat

News How to run a successful writing retreat | Dr Sarah Golding
6 MAY 2026

How to run a successful writing retreat | Dr Sarah Golding