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Briony Latter

@brionylatter.bsky.social
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Social sciences/psychology climate change researcher (public engagement etc.) from a creative background 📷 Based at @cast-centre.bsky.social, Cardiff University, Wales/Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Northern. She/her www.brionylatter.co.uk

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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Doing some talks in October: ➡️ 5th (Bescy) Hairdressers as everyday influencers luma.com/rnr9kfd7 ➡️ 7th (Environment Platform Wales) How athletes envisage the future of sport epwales.org.uk/events/insig... ➡️ 20th (Env Psychology Research Group @uniofsurrey.bsky.social) Future visioning workshops
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Dr Steve Westlake @steveclimate.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This excellent new article maps how social influence works to promote climate action. Authors @samhampton.bsky.social @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social and @brionylatter.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Social influence shapes climate attitudes and action - Nature Climate Change
Individuals and groups shape others’ attitudes and actions through social influence. This Perspective articulates a research agenda of social influence for climate action, synthesizes existing evidenc...
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Launching our brand new starter pack to help you discover the joy of overland adventures! 🚂🌍Follow our curated list to connect with active minds sharing inspiring train journeys, ferry guides, and sustainable transport tips. Featuring top experts as well as a few new faces 👇
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
⭐ New paper in @natclimate.nature.com: Social influence shapes climate attitudes and action ⭐ Excited to share this from @samhampton.bsky.social, me & @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social, bringing together evidence on how influence operates in the context of climate action. www.nature.com/articles/s41... 1/
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Social influence shapes climate attitudes and action - Nature Climate Change
Individuals and groups shape others’ attitudes and actions through social influence. This Perspective articulates a research agenda of social influence for climate action, synthesizes existing evidenc...
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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Join us for our upcoming CAST webinar: "Communicating the unpopular" on Wednesday, 16th September, 14:00 - 15:00 BST where we will talk about how to discuss 'unpopular' lifestyle changes to address climate change. 💻👇 Sign up now on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/communicat...
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Communicating the unpopular
A seminar bringing together researchers & communications experts on how to discuss 'unpopular' lifestyle changes to address climate change.
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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
From celebrities to neighbours, the people around us can nudge us towards better climate choices. A new study, led by CAST's Dr Sam Hampton, with Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (University of Bath) & Dr Briony Latter (Cardiff University), shows how 📣 Read the blog post summary of the key findings 👇
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Who people trust matters: new CAST study maps a path to climate action - CAST
From celebrities to neighbours, the people around us can nudge us towards better climate choices. A new study led by CAST researchers at the University of Bath shows how.
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Dr Samuel Finnerty @samuelfinnerty.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Really useful new paper by @brionylatter.bsky.social @samhampton.bsky.social @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social mapping how social influence shapes climate attitudes & action. Excellent resource for thinking about designing interventions, determining best points of influence. Critically, keep talking about it
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Andrea Learned | Name & Fame host Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I’m so in on discovering any new research on who, what, and how to have more #ClimateInfluence , with extra attention to the “unexpected messengers” who have it and could better use their stories. Kudos to @brionylatter.bsky.social and colleagues, and to @natclimate.nature.com for publishing.
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
⭐ New paper in @natclimate.nature.com: Social influence shapes climate attitudes and action ⭐ Excited to share this from @samhampton.bsky.social, me & @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social, bringing together evidence on how influence operates in the context of climate action. www.nature.com/articles/s41... 1/
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Social influence shapes climate attitudes and action - Nature Climate Change
Individuals and groups shape others’ attitudes and actions through social influence. This Perspective articulates a research agenda of social influence for climate action, synthesizes existing evidenc...
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Nice write up on Football365 by Ryan Baldi about athletes envisaging the future of their sports. It unpacks my climate research Briefing Paper @cast-centre.bsky.social alongside insights from Katie Cross at @pledgeball.bsky.social, our project partner. www.football365.com/news/elite-a...
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Football needs more Patrick Bamfords as 'dystopian' future for sport predicted
Do more footballers need to brave the possible backlash of speaking out in favour of climate action, and against systems that reward silence?
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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
How can football maintain climate action when institutions don’t offer credible leadership? ⚽ CAST's Jesse Wise, Dr Briony Latter and Dr Sam Hampton explore how we can maintain climate hope and action in sport in our latest blog post. Read the blog post 👇
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Holding out for a hero or taking the lead? Maintaining climate hope and action in sport - CAST
CAST's Jesse Wise, Dr Briony Latter & Dr Sam Hampton explore how football can maintain climate action when institutions don’t offer credible leadership.
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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Excellent report Briony. We support and applaud athletes who speak up about climate change. 👏🏻 We strongly encourage sporting organisations to take the lead in reducing their impact on the planet. 🌍 We also wish to see an end of big oil using sport for green washing. 🛢️
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
New press release from Cardiff Uni about my work published earlier this year with @pledgeball.bsky.social @cast-centre.bsky.social exploring how athletes (and people who work with them) envisage the future of sport and athletes in the context of climate change www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/30...
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How athletes envisage the future of sport during climate change
Structural change is urgently needed to support athletes in a changing climate.
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
My first time at IAPS Conference ☀️ @iaps2026.bsky.social @iaps-association.bsky.social @uniofsurrey.bsky.social I have the pleasure of co-Chairing a symposium (Social influence for climate action: New perspectives on people–environment relations) w/ @samhampton.bsky.social on Thurs (join us!) /1
University of Surrey campus in the sun
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Climate Visuals @climatevisuals.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
What does a well-adapted UK look like? Climate Visuals curated a collection of images for The Climate Change Committee's Well-Adapted UK report, launched today: www.climatevisuals.org/picturing-a-...
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
It's not too late to book! Join us for 'Destination: Spain', 45 minutes of flight free stories followed by a Q&A, all about getting from the UK to Spain without flying. Get your free tickets below and join us online next Weds 20th May. www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
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Select tickets – Destination Spain – Zoom
Destination Spain – Zoom, Wed 20 May 2026 - Have you ever considered taking the more scenic route to Spain? How about making the journey itself a part of the holiday? Spain is the most popular…
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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 14/05/2026
To keep track of the rapidly growing field of attribution research, Carbon Brief has mapped every published study on how climate change has influenced extreme weather. Explore the interactive map here ⬇️ interactive.carbonbrief.org/attribution-...
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
I'll be sharing info from my wonderful holiday last year when I traveled by train (and bus) from Cardiff to San Sebastián and Bilbao! Spoiler: travel was quick and very easy, and northern Spain was well worth visiting (food was incredible).
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
I'll be sharing info from my wonderful holiday last year when I traveled by train (and bus) from Cardiff to San Sebastián and Bilbao! Spoiler: travel was quick and very easy, and northern Spain was well worth visiting (food was incredible).
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Enjoyed spending time in Manchester last week with my CAST @cast-centre.bsky.social colleagues new and old. A fantastic few days of connection, learning, and also exploring the city.
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
With my background in the arts & humanities, it was such a joy to see mine and @samhampton.bsky.social's hairdressers and climate change work picked up by German conceptual artist Martina Geiger-Gerlach! ➡️ www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/hairdre... @cast-centre.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social
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Hairdressers and climate conversations research inspires art installation in Germany
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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
CAST job opportunities: We are hiring for a Research Project Manager + Research Fellow to join us at our centre hub, the University of Bath. 📣 Deadlines: 15 & 16 March 2026 Apply for Research Project Manager: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy... Apply for Research Fellow: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...
A recruitment graphic for the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations. The text reads: “We are hiring!” followed by details: “Positions: Research Project Manager + Research Fellow. Institution: University of Bath. Deadline: Sunday, March 15th + Monday, March 16th.” A blue button at the bottom says “Apply now.” The design includes the CAST logomark in the right corner.
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
I was filmed for some promo for mine and @samhampton.bsky.social's new research into hairdressers as everyday influencers on climate change and sustainability. Lovely to have insights from Harriet Barber from sustainable hair salon B Hairdressing too. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
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Hairdressers could be a secret weapon in tackling climate change, new research finds
Salons can be influential in prompting climate conversations - research
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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
New CAST report on "Hairdressers as ‘everyday influencers’ on climate change and sustainability", by Dr Briony Latter (@brionylatter.bsky.social) & Dr Sam Hampton (@samhampton.bsky.social). 📣💇 Read the report: cast.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Key messages thread 🧵
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Hairdressers as ‘everyday influencers’ on climate change and sustainability
This report presents key findings from interviews with hair salon owners taking climate and/or sustainability action (mostly through membership of the Green Salon Collective).
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
And a nice news article from @ecioxford.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk about our new hairdressers & climate research, which was part of the wider GoZero project which @samhampton.bsky.social led in the ECI. Hairdressers: the unexpected everyday influencers on climate change www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/hairdre...
Screenshot of news article on ECI Oxford website
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Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford @ecioxford.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
✦✦ So true — conversations with our hairdressers matter. New paper from @brionylatter.bsky.social & @samhampton.bsky.social shows how everyday interactions shape climate thinking ✂️🌍 ➡️ Link in comments ✦✦
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Tom Carter-Brookes @tom-cb.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
This all looks soooo cool! My mum was a hairdresser, and a pal is a barber, we've often talked about how they're just unbelievable sources of social information!
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BPS Environmental Psychology Section @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Climate change interventions that involve social aspects are often more effective, than interventions that use information only. Loving this idea about 'everyday influencers' in climate and sustainability.
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Dr Charlie Gardner @charliejgardner.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
People expect 'greens' to be talking about climate - 'of course they'd say that, they're an environmentalist' But when people who aren't the usual suspects talk about it, it turns it from a niche concern to a mainstream concern 'Everyday influencers' are vital for reaching social tipping points
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Public engagement and climate change: exploring the role of hairdressers as everyday influencers ⭐New paper!⭐ Two research projects exploring the influence that hairdressers—as widespread professionals in conversational spaces—have w/ clients about climate & sustainability. doi.org/10.1057/s415...
Front cover of journal article
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Great to see this book chapter out from our Healthy Ageing in a Changing Climate project @heriotwattuni.bsky.social @sei.org with Ryan Woolrych & Gary Haq, in collab with @merrynthomas.bsky.social & team about the methods used in our two @ukri.org projects. www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
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6 Global environments of ageing: towards co-designing climate resilient environments and communities for ageing well
6 Global environments of ageing: towards co-designing climate resilient environments and communities for ageing well was published in Healthy Ageing on page 79.
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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
CAST job opportunity: Join us as a Research Fellow at our centre hub, the University of Bath, leading a programme of quantitative behavioural research to advance understanding of climate-relevant behaviour change & life choices. 📣 Deadline: 16 March 2026 Apply now 👇 www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...
A graphic with the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations logo at the top left. Large text reads ‘We are hiring!’. Below, text states: ‘Position: Research Fellow. Institution: University of Bath. Deadline: Monday, March 16th.’ A blue button at the bottom left says ‘Apply now’. The CAST logomark, a multicoloured circular line of patterns appear on the right side.
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
⭐ NEW 'future visioning' research on sport & climate change ⭐ @pledgeball.bsky.social @cast-centre.bsky.social Key messages below from athletes & those working w/ athletes about: ❌ Barriers to action 🏔️ Imagining the future of sports 🚴‍♀️ Imagining the future of athletes ❓ Enabling a positive future
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Great short article and videos showing the impact of increased heat. When running future visioning workshops with athletes, heat was a common topic when discussing climate change impacts on their sports. See my new @cast-centre.bsky.social Briefing Paper here: bsky.app/profile/cast...
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Champions FOR Earth @champions4earth.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
(Thanks @thierryaaron.bsky.social) A vital thread (to hang onto) Athletes by nature can and do win ‘solo’ (with support teams obvs) Long after sport they are often still driven to do so When they truly come together, and work in ‘earth-size’ teams, to champion something bigger, mountains move.
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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Excellent research & thread. The final thread stood out in particular: “To enable a positive future for sport in a changing climate, athletes highlight the importance of athlete influence, athletes and organisations leading by example, and organisational climate action.” We all have a role to play
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
⭐ NEW 'future visioning' research on sport & climate change ⭐ @pledgeball.bsky.social @cast-centre.bsky.social Key messages below from athletes & those working w/ athletes about: ❌ Barriers to action 🏔️ Imagining the future of sports 🚴‍♀️ Imagining the future of athletes ❓ Enabling a positive future
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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
How do athletes envisage the future of sport? 🥇 In this CAST briefing with Pledgeball, Dr Briony Latter (@brionylatter.bsky.social) explores how athletes feel about the future of their sports in the context of a changing climate. Read the briefing: cast.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Key messages thread 🧵
Cover page of CAST Briefing 45, dated February 2026, titled: "Climate change in 2050: How athletes envisage the future of sport." The top half shows an image of a panel of two people, including an athlete, seated at a press‑conference style table with microphones. Below it are key messages about athletes’ views on climate impacts on sport, including structural barriers to climate action, anticipated changes to travel and events, expected social changes, and the importance of athlete influence and organisational action. Logos for the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations and Pledgeball appear at the bottom.
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Some wild statistics (and accompanying visuals/graphics) in this excellent BBC Sport article about the Winter Olympics and climate change. Explores the impact of rising temperatures & lack of snow on elite athletes. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/...
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The future of the Winter Olympics
As the 2026 Winter Olympics start in Milan-Cortina, BBC Sport looks at how sustainable the Games are and what impact climate change could have on its future.
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Good to see this collective climate action from athletes! "One of the most coordinated winter athlete-led challenges to Olympic sponsorship policy to date [...] Signatories say they are now seeking a formal process through which athlete perspectives can inform sponsorship policy."
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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
UK Reform voters are the only political group without a majority in favour of achieving #NetZero by 2050 or sooner, according to a major new study from CAST, Ipsos and the Policy Institute at King's College London. 📣 Key messages thread 🧵 Read the report: www.kcl.ac.uk/policy-insti...
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Declining urgency, enduring support: Public attitudes to net zero and climate policy
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
A pleasure to deliver a seminar @c3ds.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk today about 'Future visioning and public engagement with climate change’, includung my @cast-centre.bsky.social project developing a workshop guide exploring how people envisage the future. Fantastic turn out and Q&A, thanks all!
Briony presenting a seminar stood at the front of a conference room showing presentation slidesUniversity of Exeter sign with trees at the university campus
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Sam Hampton @samhampton.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Personal carbon footprints are useful — but they tell a very incomplete story about individual climate action. Our new paper argues for going beyond consumption to recognise influence, roles, and the capacity to shape systems. Open access: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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Measuring carbon capability beyond the carbon footprint - Communications Sustainability
Most United Kingdom residents show limited ability to act on climate change, especially in transport, food, and civic life. A new method measures both personal habits and public efforts to reveal who ...
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
⭐ Just business? Rethinking the role of small and medium enterprise climate action through a just transition lens ⭐ Another new paper! Led by Will Eadson, we develop an analytical framework about just transition and SMEs. Read the paper ➡️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Circular diagram showing the new SME and just transition framework. The centre says 'situated relations' and points to Dimensional, Sectoral and Organisational relations. On the outside covering the different relations are the domains (distributional, procedural, recognition) and depth (incremental to transformative)
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
⭐ Just business? Rethinking the role of small and medium enterprise climate action through a just transition lens ⭐ Another new paper! Led by Will Eadson, we develop an analytical framework about just transition and SMEs. Read the paper ➡️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Circular diagram showing the new SME and just transition framework. The centre says 'situated relations' and points to Dimensional, Sectoral and Organisational relations. On the outside covering the different relations are the domains (distributional, procedural, recognition) and depth (incremental to transformative)
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
⭐ New paper! Multiple roles of business for climate action ⭐ We introduce a new framework outlining 5 key roles businesses can adopt: - Consumer - Enabler - Influencer - Citizen - Investor Paper ➡️ www.cell.com/iscience/ful... Key points from @samhampton.bsky.social ⬇️ @ecioxford.bsky.social
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Multiple roles of business for climate action
Climatology; Social sciences; Business
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Pleased to read that 99% of the South Wales Metro is now electrified. Really enjoying the new trains and using the new (*much* cheaper) pay as you go system e.g. £8.40 PAYG return to Abergavenny to go running in the mountains (rather than £19.30 standard ticket!) news.tfw.wales/news/99-perc...
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99% of South Wales Metro now electrified
Transport for Wales has now electrified 99% of the railway lines in South East Wales as part of the South Wales Metro.
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
⭐ New paper! Multiple roles of business for climate action ⭐ We introduce a new framework outlining 5 key roles businesses can adopt: - Consumer - Enabler - Influencer - Citizen - Investor Paper ➡️ www.cell.com/iscience/ful... Key points from @samhampton.bsky.social ⬇️ @ecioxford.bsky.social
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Multiple roles of business for climate action
Climatology; Social sciences; Business
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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Big news: The UK Government has published its first #PublicParticipationPlan on climate change & nature 📣 We welcome this as an important first step to involve, inspire & empower Brits to tackle climate change & protect nature. Read the plan: www.gov.uk/government/p... Key thoughts thread 🧵
A graphic featuring a quote from CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, on the UK’s first public participation plan on climate change. On the left, there is a circular photo of Lorraine holding an open book against a window. Below the photo is the logo for the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST), which includes a circular design and the text “Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations.” On the right, the quote reads: "The publication of the UK’s first public participation plan on climate change is a landmark moment that recognises people-power can accelerate fair and effective climate action that brings wider benefits to society. CAST has played a key role in the plan’s development and will support its delivery.”
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
📢 Today the government has released a new plan about how, we can all get involved in tackling climate change and protecting nature. It also summarises the great work that’s already being done by charities, communities, businesses and government. 👉 Check out the plan: www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Energising Britain: Your voice in our Clean Energy Superpower Mission
Find out how the government is helping people access the benefits of climate and nature action.
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