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This seminar highlights the importance of fostering human-nature connections and embracing diverse perspectives, including Indigenous, community-led, and place-based knowledge systems. With insights from renowned academics like Professor Patrick Devine-Wright (University of Exeter), Dr. Beth Brockett (Forest Research), Professor Karen Jones (University of Kent), and Dr. Eric Kumeh (University of Oxford), the panel delves into innovative, […]
“A ground breaking framework has been proposed to include the “more-than-human world”—such as animals, plants, soil, water, and land—within Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). This conceptual framework builds on the AREA principles of Anticipate, Reflect, Engage, and Act, initially developed by Stilgoe et al. and adopted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). A case study […]
Launching in February 2025, the JUST Centre will work closely with communities in five regions of the North of England (West Yorkshire, West Cumbria, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and Tyneside) while also generating comparative research in other regions of the UK. It will collaborate with partners across local, regional, and national government, business, and civil society to […]
About FEVER Working towards meeting the UK government’s 2035 zero-emission pledge, and later 2050 climate goal, the FEVER project concentrates on the design, development, and demonstration of a 100% renewable-powered EV charging station, facilitated by an innovative off-vehicle energy store (OVES). This will create a secure, year-round, and – crucially – grid-independent charging solution for EVs. Moving […]
The ACCESS Network has announced new funding for three environmental research projects. Together they examine and evaluate opportunities to encourage people to get more involved in climate action By empowering young people in climate decision-making Strengthening pro-environmental values amongst British Muslims Improving our understanding of how acts of caring in communities can lead to a […]
Their recommendations include Giving greater attention to UK-wide efforts to reduce how much energy we use Building and communicating positive and collective visions of a net zero future that can galvanise widespread support for net zero changes Recognising the many benefits of action beyond reducing emissions, including better health, new jobs, technological innovation and a […]
This Data Exchange aims to aid environmental social scientists in accessing and using datasets to support research and decision-making in solving climate and environmental problems. A big thank you to the Data Working Group for their work on this. ACCESS Data Exchange
Through recorded interviews, he explores how and why Muslims engage with the natural world and environmental sustainability. Here is a trailer highlighting some of key thoughts and comments made in the interviews. Highlights from some of the other interviews can be found here. Read more about Davide’s project here
The review written by Sarah Golding, Kate Burningham, Birgitta Gatersleben, Kirstie Hatcher, Trevor Hood and Peter Lefort, also includes demographic information about who applied and feedback from the delegates who attended.