Environment

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

The GoZero Index

Publication 30 October 2025

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

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.

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. 

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.

Heritage organisations drive ‘meaningful and sustainable’ change

News 5 December 2024

As our Heritage Innovation Fund partnership moves into its third phase, organisations across the UK continue to innovate creative new ways of working. 

Helping nature thrive and survive in Derbyshire

News 28 August 2024

New collaborative project invites residents to help shape a Local Nature Recovery Strategy to protect wildlife

‘A bright future for community energy?’

Blog 13 August 2024

With time, investment, and a commitment to community engagement, Great British Energy could be a local as well as a national success story, says Jacob Coburn.

‘In this moment of hope, let’s change the ‘net zero’ narrative’

Blog 5 July 2024

It’s time to ‘humanise’ our understanding of the opportunity for green change and growth, says Emily Morrison

Leaving no one behind in transition to net zero: report from our policy roundtable

Publication 18 March 2024

Contributions to our roundtable event with the Foundation for Science and Technology and Nuffield Foundation, hosted at the British Academy.

Youth forum to influence ‘lasting solutions to a complex environmental challenge’

News 15 March 2024

Opportunity puts 16- to 25-year-olds at the heart of a vital debate around nuclear waste, enabling community and youth involvement in shaping solutions that will have a multiple-generation impact

Heritage organisations win funding to address sector challenges

News 9 November 2023

The Heritage Fund is supporting 17 organisations to make the sector more sustainable, inclusive, and fit for the future.