Tagged: Climate change
ACCESS’s Patrick Devine-Wright and Anika Haque invited to work with IPCC
Patrick Devine-Wright has been invited to participate in the IPCC Workshop on Engaging Diverse Knowledge Systems which takes place at the University of Reading in February 2026. This workshop aims to address how Indigenous knowledge systems, practitioner knowledge and local knowledge could be accessed and assessed by the IPCC. The workshop is expected to generate recommendations […]
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New ACCESS/IES Project on Interdisciplinary Working
The project aims to strengthen interdisciplinary working between environmental and social scientists, equipping both communities with the tools and insights needed to work more effectively together on urgent environmental issues. The project is led by Birgitta Gatersleben (ACCESS Co-Director, University of Surrey), who said: “I am excited to work on this project with IES. The […]
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Five ways to improve net zero action – ACCESS article in The Conversation
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How can integrating social sciences provide transformative solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises. A Leverhulme Centre webinar.
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, […]
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The Social Value Model and UK Government procurement – A case study
In line with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, public authorities in England and Wales (with some exemptions) must consider the impact of procurement practices to bettering economic, social and environmental value. As a result, a joint team across the Cabinet Office, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Crown Representative […]
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Cardiff University findings support the creation of the UK Climate Change Committee – A case study
Nick Pidgeon from Cardiff University’s School of Psychology was asked by the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group to lead an inquiry to investigate if cross-party consensus on climate change was possible. The inquiry conducted research including: capturing oral evidence from senior parliamentarians and climate scientists written submissions from external stakeholders and quantitative […]
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