✅ Free on 18th or 29th September? 🚴‍♀️🧗🏃🏾Athlete, former athlete or work closely with athletes (e.g. personal trainer, coach)? We'd love you to take part in our online workshop! Open to all sports & countries. Spaces available: - Thu 18 Sept (10:00-12:00 BST) - Mon 29 Sept (18:00-20:00 BST) Sign up ⬇️

In a time of polarisation for Brits, our research reminds us that climate concern is a unifier. Take a look at our #BritainTalksClimate research and communication toolkit to start drawing on the important topics that bring us together, for more effective action: climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/

If you missed it last week, you can now watch the launch webinar for the new #BritainTalksClimate & Nature report and toolkit on Climate Outreach's website 👇 It's a must-have resource for climate communicators on how to communicate the UK public's concern for climate and nature.

We are proud to see our CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social), selected as a Lead Author for the IPCC's (@ipcc.bsky.social) Seventh Assessment Report 👏

There's still time to sign up for Climate Outreach's launch webinar for their new research and toolkit for Britain Talks Climate & Nature, happening today from 11am - 12:15pm 👇

Last week, our CAST Director Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social) gave evidence to Parliament as part of an inquiry into building public support for the UK's #CleanEnergy transition, drawing on multiple CAST briefings & papers. Read the full story 👇 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

In an article for The Conversation UK (@uk.theconversation.com), CAST affiliate Dr Steve Westlake (@steveclimate.bsky.social) discusses new research which "shows that political “pragmatism” is fast becoming a dangerous form of climate delay". Read the article 👇

Yesterday, our CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE & affiliate Prof Rebecca Willis gave oral evidence for the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee in Parliament, as leading experts on how to build public support for the UK's energy transition, citing CAST research. Watch the meeting 👇

"Climate action does not just need good policy, it also needs good psychology" 📣 In an article for The Conversation UK (@uk.theconversation.com), CAST's Prof Wouter Poortinga (@wouterpoortinga.bsky.social) explains why some #ClimatePolicies are more popular than others. Read the article 👇

What does 'social transformation' really mean, and what does it look like in practice? Our CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social), explains in The Conversation UK's (@uk.theconversation.com) latest addition to its #ClimateDictionary series. Watch the 3-minute video 👇

How do you talk to your friends about #ClimateAction? 🗣️ In an article for The Conversation UK (@uk.theconversation.com), CAST's Bella Zanin explores the role of everyday climate conversations in shaping public norms and driving action. 🙌 Read the article 👇

Excellent article by @wouterpoortinga.bsky.social on drivers of climate policy support. Perception matters. Policies must be seen to be fair & effective. Ppl need to know they’re not alone in supporting climate action. “Climate action does not just need good policy, it also needs good psychology.”

📢 Less than two days left to apply to be one of our valuable researchers! Do you have a background in social science research and an enthusiasm for climate communications? Help us tell a new and impactful climate story. Apply by this Friday 29th August 👉 app.beapplied.com/apply/rlribw...

We're pleased to see our CAST Director Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (‪@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social‬) featured in this month's #ClimateConversations episode by the Met Office (@metoffice.gov.uk), talking all things climate communications. 👇 Listen to the full conversation: youtu.be/JeezeLVllzM?...

We are proud to see our first-ever CAST briefing on the subject of sport, “I would be laughed out the stadium”: How to break climate silence in British football", shortlisted for the #SportPositiveAwards25 in the Research of the Year category. 👏 awards.sportpositivesummit.com/shortlist-20...

I’m delighted to serve as an Associate Editor for the new open-access journal: Environmental Psychology Research! This is an exciting new outlet for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research. Find out more about the journal here 💚 bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...

We are pleased to see the publication of the new open-access journal, Environmental Psychology Research, with our CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social), as its co-Editor-in-Chief. 📣 Read more: bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...

Latest research on public attitudes from me👇 “The public are clear what better transport looks like. No matter how you vote, where you live or currently get around there is a clear desire for more public transport options and for these to be affordable, accessible and better integrated.”

New report out now - People powering the green transition Our new briefing with @theyoungfdn.bsky.social outlines how the upcoming DESNZ public participation strategy can build on existing work, putting people at the heart of climate action. Read it here: climateoutreach.org/reports/peop...

Call for Expressions of Interest 🚨 UKERC is seeking researchers for projects on: 1️⃣ Public acceptance of electricity networks 2️⃣ Regional energy planning & heat decarbonisation 3️⃣ Impacts of long-duration energy storage 4️⃣ Clean energy policy & net zero ukerc.ac.uk/news/ukerc-c...

Our new #FlashFiction #competition has launched. We're asking for <500 words about moments of #epiphany where attitudes/behaviours change for the greener – see www.greenstories.org.uk/flash-fictio... £1000 ($1200) worth of prizes. #writerslife #WritingCommmunity

We're looking for an experienced social sciences researcher to join our team! Find out more about the role and apply here: app.beapplied.com/apply/rlribw...

🌍 81% of UK football fans care about climate 🗣️ But rarely talk about it 🔇Leading to misperceptions & social stigma ⚽ @pledgeball.bsky.social could change that New CAST Briefing out now, based on my impact assessment with Pledgeball - a grassroots org using football to break the climate silence.

⚽⛷️🧗 Athlete, former athlete or work closely with athletes e.g. personal trainer, coach? 🚴🏊 🎾 Join a @cast-centre.bsky.social @pledgeball.bsky.social workshop envisaging the future of sport in the context of climate change! Open to different sports + countries. ➡️ forms.office.com/pages/respon...

New CAST Briefing: “Denial and delay in UK advertising: The role of the trade bodies in #ClimateInaction”, authored by Dr Viki Harvey. 📣 Read the briefing: cast.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Key messages thread 🧵

New CAST Briefing: “I would be laughed out the stadium”: How to break #ClimateSilence in British football, our first ever briefing on sport, in collaboration with our partner Pledgeball (@pledgeball.bsky.social) ⚽🔇 Read the briefing: cast.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Key messages thread 🧵

Why do people eat red meat even when they intend not to? 🤔 A new paper has been published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, seeking to answer this very question, led by Kate Laffan and co-authored by CAST's Dr Caroline Verfuerth. 📣 Key insights thread 🧵

New CAST report: "Cornwall Council Active Travel Social Prescribing Pilot - Final evaluation report"📣 CAST worked with Cornwall Council (@cornwallcouncil.bsky.social) to evaluate the Council’s #ActiveTravel Social Prescribing pilot. Read the report: cast.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Key findings thread🧵

Great new resources from my colleagues @cast-centre.bsky.social! ➡️ Policy maker/work in climate policy context? This is for you Short, easy to read briefing paper about strengthening evaluation of public engagement with climate change, drawing on work w/ Welsh Government bsky.app/profile/cast...

New CAST briefing: "Strengthening climate policy through social science: Co-developing behavioural indicators for climate action with the Welsh Government"📣 How do we strengthen #ClimatePolicy through social science? 👇 Read the briefing: cast.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Key messages thread 🧵

🤔 How do we drive large-scale systems change? Join @nam.edu & global leaders to explore the structural levers—from capital & governance to narrative & culture—that can move us from climate-health ambition to action. Learn more & register at nam.edu/event/the-ho.... @cast-centre.bsky.social

A new paper on #MomentsOfChange and #LowCarbonBehaviours has been published, looking at how major life events shape the way we act on climate change, co-led by CAST Director Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social) & Dr Kaloyan Mitev (@kaloyanmitev.bsky.social). 📣 Key insights thread 🧵

Hot off the press! 🍅Food: Dr Nick Nash analysed how Scotland's diet & climate policy can support emissions reduction, public health & food security. 🚴‍♀️Behaviour change: Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social) shared her expertise on empowering green choices at a UK Government roundtable.

🔥 When heat is on, sport reveals the truth to @climate deniers 📣 Sport is escapism, but is to be doubling up as one of the best, most visible tools for climate scientists and activists who say the best time to act was yesterday 🔗 buff.ly/lytjGdq #sportpositive #greensports #sportsforclimateaction

From community hubs to everyday influencers, CAST researchers Dr Mark Wilson & Dr Sam Hampton shared thought-provoking insights today on the many ways people can help to tackle climate change. Thanks to @bath-iscc.bsky.social & @csct.bsky.social for organising an excellent #SummerShowcase2025.

We know from our research that across the country, concern about the climate and nature is high. On Wednesday 9 July people from across the UK will join a Mass Lobby in Westminster to tell their MPs what matters most to them. Find out more: www.theclimatecoalition.org/act-now-chan...

Hear from leading UK and global climate experts at our #ClimateConference: celebrating 25 years of the Tyndall Centre for #ClimateChange Research - and looking ahead from our midway point in the #CriticalDecade🌍 tyndall.ac.uk/events/criti... ⬇️ #Tyndall25UEA

📢🌍 Excited to announce that we are advertising for a Social Science Research Fellow post. Closing date 8th July 🌍📢 This full-time post is available immediately for three years and will be based at Exeter’s Streatham campus. Hybrid working is welcome. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNN846/p...

Provide evidence to advance #adaptation policy🌎Four research contracts on topics inc: agri-food, food system resilience, climate risks in housing standards + overheating impacts in prisons are available at the Maximising UK Adaptation to #ClimateChange Hub ⬇️ macchub.co.uk/knowledge-ba...

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🧵

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🧵

Not long to go until the Global Tipping Points Conference in Exeter! We're collaborating with the conference to put together an interdisciplinary article series spanning all aspects of tipping points. Read more about our call for submissions (open to all!) 👇 latitude.plos.org/2025/06/call...

A review of National Citizens’ Climate Assemblies: learning from deliberative events 🤝 This article reviews the rapidly emerging literature on citizens’ assemblies and assesses their significance for understanding climate policy and governance: buff.ly/KCSUFgl

Engaging and involving everyone in tackling climate change is essential. Policymakers, local authorities, funders and civil society know this. But many don’t know exactly what it looks like, or how to do it. This report, packed with examples, can help: climateoutreach.org/engagement_b...

📢 The Net Positive Centre website is live! 🌍Focused on advancing climate-health research & real-world solutions — from urban design to food systems.Funded by @UKRI_News led by a partnership @exeter.ac.uk @ukhsa.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk @forestresearchuk.bsky.social netpositivecentre.com

Join Kinema for a free virtual screening of "The People vs. Climate Change" this #LondonClimateActionWeek on Thursday, June 26th at 7:00 PM BST. 📽️ The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with featured contributors, including our CAST Director, Prof @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social. Get your ticket 👇

Fantastic to see our CAST Director, @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social and Philip Howlett from the @uniofbath.bsky.social‬ speaking on a symposium at the #ICEP2025 conference on "Interventions to trigger high-impact pro-environmental behaviour change." 👏

We are pleased to announce that our CAST Director, @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social, will be Editor in Chief for a new open-access journal from @bpsofficial.bsky.social‬, in partnership with Wiley, called "Environmental Psychology Research" 📣 Read more:

Bikes go a long way, if our minds and bodies let them 😀. Cycling non stop from London to Edinburgh in 17hrs was a personal challenge, also fundraising for a local charity. In this case not a scalable mode of transport, but shows what's possible at a human scale! 🚲 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ☀️ share.google/ybbfT4KMW1Zz...

Congratulations to CAST affiliate @petedyson.bsky.social, a doctoral researcher in transport & travel behaviour at the @uniofbath.bsky.social, for setting a new record for the London to Edinburgh place to place ride 🚴‍♂️👏 www.cyclingweekly.com/news/i-just-...