CLIMATE
Social science research and recommendations on net zero, adaptation and resilience, and governance.
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 Database
MEET OUR EXPERTS
Search or join our growing network of social scientists working in climate and the environment.
Breffní Lennon
Research Fellow of the School of Engineering and Architecture, based in the Sustainability Institute at University College Cork
University College Cork
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.
Research areas
Themes
Explore ACCESS projects, task forces and resources by theme:
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.
Latest
News & Blogs
News, interviews and blogposts about ACCESS and environmental social science.
NEW REPORT: Rural emergency preparedness, response and recovery
New toolkit helps promote low carbon travel for European holidays
Webinar: Behind the Cloud – The social and environmental impacts of AI data centres
NEW ACCESS paper: Defining environmental social sciences for interdisciplinary research, policy and practice
