Climate change

Government announces seventh Carbon Budget

News 2 June 2026

The seventh Carbon Budget proposes ambitious climate targets designed to boost energy security, economic growth and community resilience

How can the UK adapt to multi-party politics? Lessons from Gorton and Denton 

Blog 6 March 2026

The Gorton and Denton by-election signals a shift towards multi-party politics in the UK. What does this mean for communities, democracy, and local government?

New tool shows local ‘readiness’ for net zero

News 30 October 2025

GoZero Index launches to map local readiness for a fair, green future.

The GoZero Index

Publication 30 October 2025

Explore the GoZero Index, a tool that maps local readiness for a ‘just’ transition to net zero.

People powering the green transition

Publication 14 August 2025

A short briefing summarising how DESNZ can incorporate insights from the public in the delivery of their participation strategy.

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.

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.