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Every year we work with hundreds of partners - from charities to governments to business - to help them navigate difficult climate communications and unlock more ambitious climate action. climateoutreach.org

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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🎉 Great news as solar smashes new records: rooftop solar installations are at a 14-year high in the UK according to new Government data. More homeowners are feeling the benefit, with most of the new installations on people’s houses. 👉 Find out more: www.businessgreen.com/news/4536473...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📢 @climatebarometer.bsky.social has launched its latest wave of polling, conducted during the summer of 2026 - marked by more than five heatwaves, unprecedented wildfires and a severe drought affecting much of the country. 👉 Access the findings: climatebarometer.org/our-latest-p...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📢 Today the PM has announced a major milestone in our transition to clean energy - a new government-backed body to invest in the UK’s electricity grid. This is set to flip the script on the private dominance of our energy supply. 👉 Find out more: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🗣️ Burnham says tackling climate change can help us “believe in ourselves again.” Labour are abandoning the narratives we know don’t work in favour of a story people want to hear. 👉 Amid the Labour Party Conference, here’s our take on the emerging climate story: climateoutreach.org/labour-clima...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📈 Climate is in people’s top five issues in the aftermath of the UK’s hottest summer on record, according to new research by @persuasionuk.bsky.social. 👉 Read our insights: climateoutreach.org/new-polling-... 👉 Check out the research from Persuasion UK: persuasionuk.org/research/cli...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🚀 Just launched: a new toolkit to help environmental researchers, policymakers, and practitioners collaborate more effectively. Our researcher Rachael Manning helped co-produce the toolkit, providing in-person feedback through workshops. 👉 Check it out: www.the-ies.org/resources/AC...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We’re pleased to welcome Zoe Macalpine as Climate Outreach’s Interim CEO, following Rachael Orr moving on from leading the organisation. Spending most of her career in the voluntary sector, Zoe has had senior roles at ActionAid International and UK, Terrence Higgins Trust, and at smaller charities.
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Burnham’s leadership faces significant challenges in terms of the threats facing our planet. Does his ambition match the scale of the crises so far? According to our Advocacy Manager, Hayden Banks, the picture so far is mixed. 👉 Read Hayden's reflections: climateoutreach.org/burnham-gove...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🌡️How can we get a wider sense of the escalating risks of extreme heat? Climate Barometer and partners, including Climate Outreach, have launched an interactive timeline of opinion data, commentary and analysis on UK heat risks. 👉 Check out the thread: climatebarometer.org/topic/heat-d...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
✈️ Wrong direction of travel: New report from the @thecccuk.bsky.social warns government that expanding Heathrow is incompatible with the UK's net zero targets— and won't land with the public. 👉 Read the report: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/... 👉 Our research: climateoutreach.org/climate-avia...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🌡️Following our hottest summer, our research is featured in this important piece in @theguardian.com. When the climate crisis is laid bare, how do we make positive progress to lessen harm? 👉 Read on: www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/12/uk-summer-climate-messaging-communities-government
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On Rachael Orr’s last day as CEO at Climate Outreach, we thank her for her brilliant leadership, and wish her the very best for what’s next. 👉 A leaving note from Rachael: climateoutreach.substack.com/p/a-leaving-...
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A leaving note from Rachael Orr
Words by Rachael on her last day as CEO at Climate Outreach
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
❗Chancellor Healey has given the Government’s green light on a third runway at Heathrow. This is not in the public’s interest. Research shows the number of people who view a third runway as the wrong investment priority far outweighs support. 👉 Read on: climateoutreach.org/climate-avia...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🚄 Britons back rail over runways: three times more people support increasing investment in international rail vs. airports, via new research by @transportenvironment.org & @cleancitiescampaign.org. 👉 Check out the research: www.transportenvironment.org/te-united-ki...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
📢 Last week, the UN Environment Programme @unep.org warned that surpassing global warming of 1.5°C is now unavoidable, advising urgent adaptation and mitigation. Our research shows that people understand we need to bring our emissions down - and adapt to the new reality of soaring temperatures.
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
When talking about climate, facts matter far less than we think, Our Chief Income Officer and soon-to-be Interim CEO Zoe Macalpine shares why understanding your audience is absolutely crucial to be an effective climate communicator. 👉 Read on: leadership.climate.ox.ac.uk/stories/part...
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Partner spotlight: Climate Outreach - Climate Leadership Research Centre
Climate Outreach is a delivery partner for the Oxford Climate Leadership Research Centre. We asked Climate Outreach’s Chief Income Officer and soon-to-be Interim CEO, Zoe Macalpine, about their work i...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📢 Are you a climate communicator interested in telling a different story that resonates with people across British society? Join us for an online workshop this autumn. 🗓️ 16 September, 6 October & 11 November 🕜 10.30am–12pm📍Online 👉 Book your place: climateoutreach.org/workshops-in...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
📢 Climate Outreach has joined 50+ organisations calling for urgent government action on sustainable transport, as our recent extreme heat has exposed Britain’s climate vulnerability. 👉 Read on: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... 👉 See The Campaign for Better Transport: bettertransport.org.uk
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
☀️ Great news: plug-in solar panels are now available to buy in the UK, opening up clean energy to people without suitable rooftops. This gives renters and homeowners an easy and affordable way to build a renewable energy mix. 👉 Find out more: climateoutreach.org/plug-in-solar/
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
📢 On 3 September, MPs will hold the first debate on the UK’s national security since this summer’s wildfires and drought. 👉 Ask your MP to be part of this vital debate, via The Climate Coalition: www.theclimatecoalition.org/new_pm_same_mandate
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The weather may be cooling in the UK, but recent heatwaves have left a lasting impact. Research shows that over half of Brits are feeling more fearful for the future - and these concerns span the political spectrum: 🟢 Two thirds of Green voters 🔴 59% of Labour voters 🔵 47% of Reform UK voters
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
📢 Last week, Climate Outreach joined 50+ organisations in pressuring PM Andy Burnham to come forward on climate. British people want and deserve strong climate leadership that speaks honestly about the nature and complexity of the challenges we face. 👉 Read more: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
❗Extreme & frequent heatwaves are the greatest risk to our health in the UK, according to the Climate Change Committee. How can we better protect people & places? Bea Natzler, People & Business Team Leader at the @thecccuk.bsky.social, shares three recommendations for government from their report.
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🎙️On @therestpolitics.bsky.social: Alex Randall, our Head of Programmes, talks to @carolinelucas.bsky.social about common misconceptions around climate-linked migration, and the systems people are up against. 👉 Listen in: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
📢 As the Government debates whether to weaken the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, we join 40+ organisations asking the Transport Secretary to stand firm on the UK’s current targets to phase out new petrol and diesel cars. 👉 Find out more: green-alliance.org.uk/press-releas...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Start telling a climate & nature story based on what people think and feel. Join us this autumn to put our Britain Talks Climate & Nature research into practice. 🗓️ 16 September, 6 October & 11 November 🕜 10.30am–12pm📍Online 👉 Book your place: climateoutreach.org/workshops-in...
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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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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🚨 The severity of the wildfires across the UK makes it abundantly clear that climate action is a question of national importance. British people want – and deserve – strong action on our rapidly changing climate. 👉 Read on: climateoutreach.org/wildfires-uk...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
📢 New research: the heatwaves have left most of us feeling worried about the future & many of us anxious about climate change. The Survation poll questioned 10,000 people for @hopenothate.org.uk, Climate Outreach & @roundourwayuk.bsky.social. 👉 Find out more: climateoutreach.org/more-than-ha...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
❗As drought continues in parts of the UK, farmers warn that we could face food shortages. Farming continues to bear the brunt of climate change, so how can we speed up progress to ensure a healthier, fairer, and more resilient future?
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Climate Visuals @climatevisuals.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
🟢 Say hello to the new Climate Visuals! Over the past months we’ve been working behind the scenes to update our image library - and today we’re very excited to be rolling out our new, faster and easier to use platform. Thanks to Clean Air Fund for their support. www.climatevisuals.org
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
📢 We’re looking for a new Fundraising Officer You’ll have a vital role in supporting fundraising across our diverse range of work, and be a key player in our exciting project supporting grassroots sports clubs. 👉 Apply by 9am on Monday 3 August: climateoutreach.org/about-us/wor...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
After three and a half years, our CEO Rachael Orr is leaving Climate Outreach to take on an exciting new role in the climate sector. We welcome Zoe Macalpine, currently our Chief Income Officer, as our interim CEO for six months from early Sep. 👉 Find out more: climateoutreach.org/ceo-announce...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
As Andy Burnham officially enters Downing Street as our new Prime Minister, he promises people “breathing space” from a relentless cost of living crisis. Drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea is not the answer to this, as backed up by our research on how Brits think and feel.
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
📢 New research: Most people in the UK support both adaptation and mitigation to improve and protect lives. 👉 What we learned talking to 7,000+ people: climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/rep... 👉 Join our launch webinar on Thurs 16 July: climateoutreach.org/webinar-adap...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
"Changeprint is a word to describe the wider positive impacts of taking collective action." Isabelle Sparrow, Head of Communications Carbon Copy, prioritises sharing stories from people creating a changeprint in their local area. 👉 Read Isabelle's blog: climateoutreach.org/change-footp...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
❗The UK isn't equipped for extreme heat - we need urgent action to protect the people & places we love. How do we build mass support for a safer, cooler future to drive faster change today, whilst cutting our emissions? 🗓️ Thurs 16 July 🕜 11am–12pm 👉 Register: climateoutreach.org/webinar-adap...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🎉 On 6 July we’ll be at a series of events across the country, celebrating the role of communities behind the clean energy transition and championing climate action. 🤝 In collaboration with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and lots of other brilliant organisations.
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
For Muslim Climate Action Week, join us and Islamic Relief UK for 'Frontlines of Justice: Climate, Displacement, and Global Solidarity' – an inspiring and urgent conversation. 🗓️ Wednesday 8 July 🕜 18:00 - 20:00 📍Whitechapel, London 👉 Book your place: www.islamic-relief.org.uk/get-involved...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🍃⚽ A green revolution is quietly taking root in grassroots sports at home, while billions watch the FIFA Men’s World Cup. 🙏 Thanks to National Lottery players, Gamechanging Futures has received £1.5m over 3 years from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk 👉 Find out more: climateoutreach.org/grassroots-s...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
❗The UK is “built for a climate that no longer exists”, and unprecedented heatwaves have brought this reality into sharp focus. Join our webinar as we share our latest research in partnership with MACC Hub. 🗓️ Thurs 16 July 🕜 11am–12pm📍Online 👉 Sign up: climateoutreach.org/webinar-adap...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🎉 A positive tipping point: sales of new electric cars just overtook petrol car sales in the UK for the first time. This @carbonbrief.org analysis shows that demand for EVs has grown consistently over the last 12 months. 👉 Read the analysis: www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🚨 We need a better visualisation of extreme heat - one that goes beyond familiar images of people on beaches and instead accurately depicts the impacts people are feeling now alongside how communities are adapting in their lives. Photo credit: Alastair Johnstone-Hack / @climatevisuals.bsky.social
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🔥 Are politicians feeling the heat? Today, MPs decide whether or not to set the Seventh Carbon Budget into law - the same day that the UK’s June temperature record is likely to be broken. 👉 Why the carbon budget matters, explained by Advocacy Manager Hayden Banks: substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
⚠️ Parts of the UK have been issued a red heat alert this week. This is the country’s second ever red alert, after one in 2022. This is not normal, and poses very serious risks to people's lives. People want the government to help us better prepare for the impacts of extreme weather like this.
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
🎉 Incredible milestone for clean energy in the UK: over £100 billion has been invested since our government came into office, increasing our energy security and generating more green jobs and growth than ever. 👉 Find out more via @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
⚠️ Air pollution affects communities globally - over 99% of the world’s population breathes in dirty air. This #CleanAirDay, we’re highlighting some of Climate Visuals’ work on polluted air. 👉 Check out our collections: www.climatevisuals.org/groupitem/134/ www.climatevisuals.org/groupitem/112/
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
📢 We’ll be at London Climate Action Week between 20-28 June at various events across the city, sharing our insights and exhibiting @climatevisuals.bsky.social photos. Here’s where you’ll find us - we’d love to see you there. 👉 Join us: climateoutreach.org/lcaw-2026/ #LCAW2026
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Join Moving Roots, back for #RefugeeWeek! 🌞 We'll explore what power looks like in diaspora communities within the climate and migrant justice space 🌍 📅 Sunday 21st June 2026, 15:00-18:00 BST 📍 Ecology Pavilion, Mile End, London 🔗 Register: climateoutreach.org/moving-roots...
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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
⚽ With this FIFA World Cup set to be the most carbon-intensive ever, a new docuseries commissioned by @pledgeball.bsky.social explores this idea: could a fan follow their team all the way to the final without taking a single flight? 👉 Check out the first episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISGQ...
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