Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE

The “How” of Systems Transformation: Strategies and Levers for Health-Centered Climate Action (Part 1) - NAM A Virtual Multi-Part Workshop Series

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Thousands meet their MPs to show huge demand for climate action Mass lobby in Westminster kicked off with giant image on white cliffs of Dover stating ‘89% of people want climate action’

Mass mobilisation to give voice to the ‘silent majority’ who want climate action: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

What does the 2025 CCC Progress Report say about CAST’s ‘sticky issues’? - CAST CAST responds to the Climate Change Committee's 2025 Progress Report, drawing on CAST’s research on ‘sticky issues’, we discuss where the UK is heading, what’s missing, and why meaningful public engag...

Today, the CCC published its "Progress in reducing emissions – 2025 report to Parliament", revealing that the UK is making progress on #ClimateAction, but the scale and pace of change are still lagging behind what is required. ❌🌍

Read our blog post: cast.ac.uk/blog/what-do...

Key takeaways thread🧵

❗The world must break its $7 trillion fossil fuel subsidy habit if we are to achieve net zero❗

Our latest report helps policymakers ensure their sustainability targets contribute to national interests and support inclusive economic growth while moving away from fossil fuel reliance.

Eggcellent to finally be in Vilnius for #ICEP2025! I must say the 3 days by train and bus weren’t bad at all: got to see interesting places and meet nice people, and get lots of work done. And only marginally more expensive than flying. Excited for some good env psych chat for the next few days 🤓

Day 3 - somewhere in Poland on an 8 hour bus journey - final leg of epic #nofly trip to #ICEP2025 from Bristol to Vilnius. So happy the bus just stopped so we could get coffee! Also, not alone now - a few other ICEP-ers with me ☺️

Half way there! I can tell I’m in Germany because of the wind turbines and train delays. But laptop’s plugged in so at least I’m getting lots done :) #nofly #ICEP2025

Made it to Brussels! That’s the easy bit done…

Cheerio Bristol! Start of a 3-day no-fly trip to Vilnius, Lithuania for #ICEP2025!! Fingers crossed the rail gods smile on me :) @cast-centre.bsky.social

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Explore our research on UK public attitudes to climate action by @neiljennings.bsky.social, @paulinepaterson.bsky.social, @clairbarnes.bsky.social, @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & @drchowarth.bsky.social

Extreme heat (Jan 2025): buff.ly/Nb8NTMq ...

In case you can spare a few mins (and aren't veggie/vegan), please consider taking part in my student's study on food choices with cash prize draw. Thank you!! uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u4PaZB3...

The Guardian view on Labour and net zero politics: lean in and ignore bad advice

‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it? Researchers find 89% of people around the world want more to be done, but mistakenly assume their peers do not

Exciting to read about #The89Percent project... this is what we need to accelerate climate action! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

A headshot picture of Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE and the CAST logo underneath; next to this is a quote from her that reads: “The Net Zero Citizens' Survey report highlights that people can be agents of change in many different ways, and that governments need to provide opportunities to tap into this ‘people power’ to accelerate progress on net zero. This more people-led approach also offers wider benefits to wellbeing, inclusion, and prosperity than just focusing on energy supply or technologies alone.”

Co-author of the survey report, and CAST Director @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social, said:

“The report highlights that people can be agents of change in many different ways, and that governments need to provide opportunities to tap into this ‘people power’ to accelerate progress on net zero. [...]"

Guest post: How human behaviour shapes effective climate policies - Carbon Brief in a major review for the Climate Change Committee, my co-authors and I outlined what behavioural science can tell us about how to deliver effective climate policy

"There is clear evidence that technological change will be insufficient to meet UK and global climate goals on its own, leaving a vital role for consumer and business behaviour change", writes CAST Director @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social for @carbonbrief.org.

Read the full post on Carbon Brief's website 👇

Catalysts of Change: Turning Individual Action into Systemic Transformation | Natural History Museum Catalysts of Change: Turning Individual Action into Systemic Transformation

Join our CAST Director @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & Bella Zanin for a free workshop at the @nhm-london.bsky.social on "Catalysts of Change: Turning Individual Action into Systemic Transformation" as part of #GenerationHope.

When: Wednesday 30 April, 11.00–12.30 📆

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What next for climate activism now Just Stop Oil is ‘hanging up the hi-vis’?

🚨 NEW CCAG REPORT: Current climate plans = 2.7°C of warming. That’s not a future we can afford – but there's still time to change course. We need ambition backed with action. Here's how: 🧵👇

Read our research on public attitudes towards the co-benefits of climate action, by @neiljennings.bsky.social, @paulinepaterson.bsky.social, @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & @drchowarth.bsky.social

Jan 2025 (extreme heat): buff.ly/iWoobne
Oct 2024 (health): buff.ly/Zxbc2PH
Mar 2024: buff.ly/oekZxCW

Scientists comment on the Seventh Carbon Budget, published by the @thecccuk.bsky.social, including ISCC Co-Director @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social and ISCC Research Fellow @samhampton.bsky.social.

www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-react...

Zero-car households – constraint or lifestyle choice? A systematic literature review of the factors affecting non-car ownership At a time when global efforts to reduce CO2 and other emissions from transport are gaining momentum, this paper provides a novel, interdisciplinary systematic review of 106 peer-reviewed studies re...

New article: Zero-car households – constraint or lifestyle choice? A systematic literature review of the factors affecting non-car ownership co-authored with @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & Sarah Toy www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Ministers urged to ensure climate change is taught across curriculum Experts say teachers want more professional development support to teach climate change and sustainability

150+ academics urge Education Secretary Phillipson to ensure new National Curriculum prepares students for climate emergency. The letter, signed by @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social and top UK experts, calls for education that equips youth with tools to build a sustainable future. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Embedding climate change across the curriculum is critical for a resilient, net zero transition - for addressing climate anxiety and techno-optimism, and highlighting the various careers (not just engineering) in a green economy.

​​End the fossil fuel age for a secure and prosperous future.​  - Climate Change Committee Today the country’s climate advisors, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), present a new pathway to a decarbonised UK.…

The UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget level should be set at 535 MtCO2e, an 87% reduction against 1990 levels.

This country has a prosperous and secure future ahead.

The fossil fuel age is over – it’s time to electrify the United Kingdom.

www.theccc.org.uk/2025/02/26/e...

Building a Net Zero future: CAST’s response to the CCC’s Seventh Carbon Budget Report - cast.ac.uk CAST responds to the Climate Change Committee's (CCC) latest advice on how to achieve Net Zero in its Seventh Carbon Budget report.

Can we build the #NetZero future the Climate Change Committee says is possible? 🌍

Today @thecccuk.bsky.social published its latest advice to the Government in its #SeventhCarbonBudget report.

Read our CAST response: cast.ac.uk/building-a-n...

Key messages thread 🧵

A million cars have disappeared: What NYC is like after one month of congestion pricing Congestion pricing began on January 5. One month in, traffic is down, public buses are faster, and transit ridership is up.

A million cars have disappeared!

“Congestion pricing [in New York City] began on January 5. One month in, traffic is down, public buses are faster, and transit ridership is up.” Via @fastcompany

No surprise for those of us championing decongestion pricing for a long time. We know it works.

Please note this is for UK residents only who are *not* veggie/vegan (sorry, I can't edit the original post to note that)

Reflections and Dietary Preferences | Reflections and Dietary Preferences - This survey is created by QuestionPro Reflections and Dietary Preferences - This survey is created by QuestionPro

Do you have a few mins to spare? If so, my Masters student would love to hear your views on food and sustainable diets. Thanks alot for your help! uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u4PaZB3...

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🌍Today marks the official launch of @bath-iscc.bsky.social !

Against the background of the triple planetary crisis of #climatechange, #pollution and #biodiversityloss, the Institute’s launch could not be more timely.

At the heart of our mission are 7 key strengths that define who we are: