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Knowledge in action
Publication 15 July 2025
A practical exploration of how universities, councils and communities can collaborate to tackle complex local policy challenges together.
International Launch of the JUST Centre – Joining Up for a Just Future
15 July 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join the international launch of the JUST Centre, accelerating research-informed action on sustainability.
Climate Outreach at London Climate Action Week
24 June 2025
11:00am – 5:00pm
Attendees at our co-hosted event will work to shape and drive delivery of the government’s Public Participation Strategy for Net Zero
Report warns green housing upgrades fail to reach London’s most vulnerable
News 8 May 2025
Research finds barriers to public participation as the capital pushes towards net zero with home retrofitting.
A just transition in London’s retrofits
Publication 8 May 2025
Participatory research with Londoners, examining barriers to retrofit participation, including affordability, distrust, and lack of accessible information.
‘Preparing for disaster is not a solo sport’
Blog 2 April 2025
After a childhood fearing nuclear war and early adult years as a ‘city prepper’, our CEO now calls for ‘whole society’ preparedness and greater recognition of community responders.
Report calls for a ‘whole society’ approach to crisis planning
News 2 April 2025
Our CEO says ‘neighbours are more supportive than government’ when crisis hits.
Community, not catastrophe
Publication 2 April 2025
When disaster strikes, local people and communities step up. This report calls for them to be recognised as part of our Critical National Infrastructure in times of crisis.
‘Tenacity and environmental justice: my childhood in Toxic Town’
Blog 11 March 2025
Our Senior Researcher Leonie Taylor shares her memories growing up in Corby – a place currently dramatised in a Netflix miniseries – says a ‘just transition’ belongs to the people.
What does ‘good’ university collaboration look like?
News 26 February 2025
We are gathering evidence of what’s working when universities in England engage with with students and local communities, or on civic climate education.
Net zero can be a polarising issue – but our transition must reach everyone
Blog 13 February 2025
Leonie Taylor shares her reflections on the climate story in 2025.
‘We face challenging times – but the solutions are available to us all’
Blog 29 January 2025
As we launch into a turbulent and troubled 2025, our CEO Helen Goulden says The Young Foundation’s vision for a better-connected and fairer society is as vital as ever.
