Do you work in the UK transport sector? Campaigners, engineers, planners, researchers, and professional drivers/cyclists - please let us know what you think about road user vulnerability by taking our short survey: uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3uzX3ZB3vo…

TRANSPORT PROFESSIONALS!

You've probably heard, or used, the term 'vulnerable road user' - but what exactly does 'vulnerable' mean? We aim to find out

If you work in transport, and have a few spare minutes, please click here uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3uzX3ZB3vo… to participate

Now into break out group on transport at ⁦CAST⁩ Showcase to hear from ⁦Eve Holt⁩ about ⁦Greater Manchester Moving⁩ work on community engagement on sustainable transport

Our key takeaway from our 2nd #CASTShowcase session is that the public is supportive of efforts to tackle climate change and that policies and initiatives should be fair, enable freedom of choice and deliver co-benefits 👏

Fantastic to see our #CASTShowcase exhibition in action, providing our attendees the opportunity to explore 10 unique CAST projects from five years of research and learn more about the impact our collaborative research has made over 5 years.

⁦CAST⁩ Showcase continues with fantastic talks from ⁦Christina Demski⁩, hirra. حرا, and ⁦Sarah Allan⁩ on public engagement with climate change - so inspiring to hear about car-free cities and impact of climate assemblies on policy

Brilliant to hear from CAST partners - impact in action!

Christina Demski explained which policies are most accepted & why (fairness!) & Possible spoke about car reduction 🚗

'Change is hard & opposition is inevitable'

LTN support is high despite loud opposing voices.

The #CASTShowcase is now underway 🙌

We kicked off the day by hearing from our CAST Director Prof. Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE reflecting on 5 years of research on climate action.

“The more you bring people into decision making about climate change, the more effective it’s likely to be.”

Some great research and recommendations on promoting sustainable diets by Dave Powell of @cast_centre and Climate Outreach climateoutreach.org/eat-less-meat-…

The CAST Data Portal re-launch is now live on our website 📢

The data (from a set of global surveys) reveals that public concern about #ClimateChange is still high and people want to see urgent action 🚨

Explore the data: cast.ac.uk/resources/cast…

Key findings🧵(1/4)

Want to win electoral votes AND save the planet? Make homes more affordable to heat! Survey just dropped on public attitudes to climate 'co-benefits' from Prof. Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE Imperial College London CAST Grantham LSE London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine #doublewin #costofliving bit.ly/3TkAZBo

📰New research by Prof. Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, Neil Jennings, Candice Howarth & Pauline Paterson reveals high levels of public concern for #ClimateChange , alongside issues connected to the co-benefits of #ClimateAction ♻️such as the #NHS ⚕️& cost of living💰(1/4)

📰ow.ly/fyo050QKLsy

Climate and health labels on gas pumps in Hawaii passed the Senate last year, but just got stuck in the House for the second year in a row. Hawaii may still become a pioneer! Senator Mike Gabbard Senator Stanley Chang Nicole Lowen Ed Maibach Mike Gill Prof. Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE gronamobilister.se/nyheter/2024/c…

Great to see this POST (UK Parliament) report published on 'Enabling green choices for net zero' with valuable contributions from the CAST team including CAST Director Prof. Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, Claire Hoolohan and affiliate Sam Hampton 🙌

Read the report: researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/POST…

The Climate Change Committee recommends that better enabling low carbon 'green' choices by the public and businesses could help meet net zero targets. Read our new POSTnote for a look at the challenges and options for sectors with the highest emissions: post.parliament.uk/research-brief….

Mark your calendars for March 1st 🗓️

We are hosting a #WorkshopByPledgeball about fan engagement on climate change and sustainability♻️

Registration link 🖇️: bit.ly/49tho7i

#ProtectWhereWePlay

Last week Climate Crisis Advisory Group held its first public meeting of 2024 to discuss the remarkable transformation that renewables are driving in energy. Our special guest speaker was author Seth Klein.
Watch below📷 ⬇️
youtube.com/watch?v=fEoQVx…

New publications in the Winter edition of the Institute of Water Journal, in which Jo Swaffield talks about Behavioural Interventions and the role that habit disruption can play in reducing water consumption

library.myebook.com/InstituteofWat…

In an article for the UK in a Changing Europe, CAST's John Kenny, Andy Jordan, Lucas Geese, Chantal Sullivan-Thomsett & Irene Lorenzoni explore new polling on what the public thinks about the prospect of North Sea oil and gas expansion 📊

Read the article: ukandeu.ac.uk/public-opinion…

CAST PhD researcher Briony Latter & affiliate Adam Corner have put together an excellent resource sharing their learnings and practical suggestions on how to engage live music audiences on climate change through travel campaigns 🎵

Download the slide deck: gulbenkian.pt/uk-branch/publ…