We are a think-tank and charity that work in essential services to promote practical solutions to improve environmental, social and economic well-being.
We are a think-tank and charity that works in essential services to promote practical solutions to improve environmental, social and economic well-being.
Our 2021 Art and Writing Prizes are now open for applications! Apply before 31 July 2021, winning entries will receive £1,000!
'That’s the power of Art, to make you feel, to make you think, to inspire you to do better.'
In his new blog, 'Art is as essential as energy', Hugo Lami explores his recent artist residency with UK Power Networks.
Apply for our 2021 Art and Writing Prizes!
Our 2021 Art and Writing Prizes are now open for applications! This year's theme is 'Together for a Fair Climate Future'.
Apply before 31 July 2021, winning entries will receive £1,000!
A framework for considering fairness between generations
One element of a Just Transition is that the approach taken should be “fair” between current and future generations.
A framework for considering fairness between generations
One element of a Just Transition is that the approach taken should be “fair” between current and future generations.
Shake up the system
Shake up the System will be a virtual conference, exploring how behavioural, societal, and cultural changes can link to achieve meaningful systems change in the UK to address the climate crisis and develop a fairer society.
Academics, activists, artists, communicators, community groups, companies, policy makers, regulators and others will share their insights and experiences of how change happens at these different levels, how social movements develop, and their ideas for the systems changes needed for a fair climate future.
We're launching our educational workshops on sustainability and climate change
Children and young people will inherit a changing world due to the climate crisis and it is our responsibility to support them to develop knowledge, creativity and skills to take climate action.
That’s why we’ve developed a pilot series of workshops on sustainability and climate action that combine lessons and tasks on art, science, geography, literacy and social justice.
8 sustainability principles for a disrupted world
We need urgent action if we are to navigate a deeply uncertain future.
Our Director, Sharon Darcy, puts forward eight sustainability principles, which could be used to guide future decision-making.
8 sustainability principles for a disrupted world
We need urgent action if we are to navigate a deeply uncertain future.
Our Director, Sharon Darcy, puts forward eight sustainability principles, which could be used to guide future decision-making.
Regulation for the future: The implications of public purpose for policy and regulation in utilities
We are at a crucial time in determining economic regulation in utilities for the decades ahead.
Our latest report makes recommendations for rethinking the regulatory system to deliver fairness for people and planet.
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