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🌱 ESRC-funded research centre focused on sustainability transformations that are people-centred, ‘joined-up’ and socially just. 🌐 www.just.ac.uk 🔗 www.linkedin.com/company/just-resea…

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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
BLOG | Devolution could give citizens a meaningful role in creating policies that work for them. But, more devolution does not mean more democracy. To fully deliver, models like citizen's juries and assemblies should be normal and expected - not just a democratic curiosity. 👉 tinyurl.com/ybsnr2yu
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📣 Looking for a role where your organisational skills can contribute to a fairer, more sustainable future? We're seeking a full-time Administrator to join the JUST Centre team! 👉 More information and apply: lnkd.in/e8S4bvBE
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
💡 From presentations on social and solidarity economies to the gig economy to a panel on our place-based community action, our JUST research team made their mark at #RGS2026! Thank you @rgs.org for a fantastic week and the opportunity to share our work - looking forward to next year already!
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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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Mat Paterson @matpaterson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Not sure why this is a 'debate' really, but neverthless, very good by @bankfieldbecky.bsky.social on why we really shouldn't be expanding oil and gas capacity.
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🔥 DEBATE | Should the UK extract more oil and gas? JUST's @bankfieldbecky.bsky.social joined @channel4news.bsky.social to debate whether the UK should issue licences for Rosebank and Jackdaw – and why more government action on climate is an "economic slam-dunk". ⏯️ Watch back: bit.ly/4xEC5tg
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Debate: Should the UK extract more oil and gas?
We were joined by Professor Jon Gluyas, who's the executive director of the Durham Energy Institute and used to work in the oil and gas industry, and Professor of Energy and Climate Governance at the ...
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🌟 What connects community organising in Wales, cultural ecology in Essex and democratic engagement in Scotland? Our Practice-Builders Network! We're celebrating leaders in Scotland, Wales and England working across spans community wealth-building, food systems, gender justice and much more.
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Senior Research Manager Tania Carregha explores how mayors can support a just climate transition that responds to the needs and challenges of their places, while bringing local communities and organisations into the process in a new blog for the @justcentre.bsky.social
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🔑 As England's 'devolution revolution' transfers a raft of powers and resources out of central government, how can mayors enable a just climate transition? Tania Carregha explores this using three regional case studies presented at our recent @instituteforgovernment.org.uk event. 👉 bit.ly/4fSuSQb
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🌱 What if communities were trusted as partners in climate action, not just consulted as audiences? Leonie Taylor reflects on the second JUST Practice-Builders' Network gathering and prompts us to create spaces where different forms of knowledge and leadership can work together. 👉 bit.ly/4wjOC42
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🙌 This week we're celebrating our Practice-Builders in NW England, leading place-based action all the way from West Cumbria to West Kirby. A fair transition doesn't look the same in every region, but it all starts with communities joining together to build a better future where they live. 1/3
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
📽️ ICYMI | On Thursday a packed (virtual) room joined our Deputy Director @matpaterson.bsky.social who gave a rundown on the new JUST Centre Commissioning Fund, including priority themes, key dates and assessment criteria and FAQs. 👉 Catch up: tinyurl.com/mszx4w77 👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/yb7s9bzy
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Webinar | JUST Centre Commissioning Fund
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Over the coming weeks we'll be celebrating our first cohort of JUST Practice-Builders, sharing what challenges they face in their work, what keeps them hopeful and who they work alongside in their practice. ↗️ This week, we're heading to North-East England. 1/2.
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
♻️ This week JUST's @helenholmes.bsky.social gave evidence to @londonassembly.bsky.social's Environment Committee, drawing on insights from her research on fly-tipping in Manchester. 👇 Watch her submissions on deprivation and fly-tipping and the role of locally led circular economy initiatives.
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
💡This week we partnered with the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk's DevoLab to explore how can mayors can support a just climate transition. @matpaterson.bsky.social discussed regional policy levers, locally owned assets and why community support is crucial for climate action. 👉 tinyurl.com/yuv96hrp
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IfG DevoLab #6: How can mayors support a just climate transition?
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🔊 ‘OUR ECONOMY WILL COLLAPSE’ - why Britain’s heatwaves are going to get worse This week @bankfieldbecky.bsky.social joined @channel4news.bsky.social's Fourcast to discuss why the UK is unprepared for extreme heat, how we should adapt, and the politicisation of net zero. ⏯️ tinyurl.com/2w6zb5zf
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‘OUR ECONOMY WILL COLLAPSE’- why Britain’s heatwaves are going to get worse
Britain is getting hotter. But is the country ready?
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🌡️ In a new piece for @theconversation.com, @iamsubina.bsky.social and @clairehoolohan.bsky.social show what the UK can learn from other countries to ensure buildings and community spaces are better equipped & how we can close the fast-developing 'cooling divide'. 👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/v9yyba9a
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Subina Shrestha @iamsubina.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
In our latest for @theconversation.com, Claire Hoolahan and I discuss what the UK can learn from other nations to mitigate heat stress. More collective, equitable solutions that treat intense heat as the public health risk it is. @justcentre.bsky.social Link: theconversation.com/heatwaves-ho...
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Heatwaves: how to close the UK’s cooling divide
Reducing the risks of increased heat in the UK without compromising climate targets requires policy interventions, investment and a strong political will.
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
BLOG | In the UK we have a range of valuable datasets, but they are rarely available at the scale needed to address local issues. Our new JUST Readiness Tool joins these up & layers local carbon footprints, behaviour and attitudes towards and social and physical resources. 👉 tinyurl.com/3pceat5t
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🚀 Are you a researcher exploring how climate action and social justice intersect, or a practitioner or organisation looking to collaborate with researchers on climate and justice challenges? We're delighted to announce that the JUST Centre Commissioning Fund is now open! 👉 tinyurl.com/yb7s9bzy
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The next JUST Centre newsletter is hitting your inbox this week! 📩 Don't miss our jam-packed round up of news, events, opportunities and expert analysis from across the centre. 👉 Subscribe now: just.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 25/06/2026
EVENT | IfG DevoLab #6: How can mayors support a just climate transition? 📅Tuesday 14 July 2026, 17:30-19:00 Join us at the Institute for Government to explore how mayors and local leaders can use devolved powers to support a just climate transition.
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🪭 As the UK faces another record-breaking heatwave and #LCAW events are cancelled, a disrupted content schedule is the least of our worries. Extreme heat is a social justice issue & it is the most vulnerable who will bear the highest costs unless climate mitigation and adaption happen in tandem.
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
👋 Who are the people working to join up social justice and climate action? We spoke to some of the JUST team about the initiatives they're leading on, what they enjoy most, and why the centre's focus on places and justice is so important now and into the future. Here's what they told us 👇
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
🙌 Last week our research and impact teams came together for the first JUST Assembly at @manchester.ac.uk. It was a chance for our members to share insights, reflect on how our work is joining up, and develop new collaborative projects for the years to come. 👉 Read the debrief: bit.ly/4oILUTO
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
"Protecting communities from the significant impacts of climate change is important. But we mustn’t pass up the rare opportunity to rewire our broken systems..." 👇 JUST's Samanthi Theminimulle reflects on the @thecccuk.bsky.social's landmark UK climate adaption report. bit.ly/4vk2qfo
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The CCC shifts focus from ‘risk’ to ‘adaptation’, forgetting ‘fairness’
Protecting communities from the significant impacts of climate change is important. But we mustn’t pass up the rare opportunity to rewire our broken systems and create a more equal future.   As people...
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
👀 More info coming soon. Watch this space!
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
📗 Excited to announce that JUST has secured funding from @uomsoss.bsky.social for a new project, ‘Local citizen storytelling for just and hopeful climate futures’, building on our workshop in March with Local Storytelling Exchange and @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/4arEApw
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
"Technologies, markets, industry and policies will only succeed if people across all households and communities participate in change." 👇 JUST's Emily Morrison on why public participation and social change is essential to gather the support required for a just transition. bit.ly/4uV2lOR
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Revolutions succeed based on how many people get on board – net-zero is no different - edie
The seventh Carbon Budget is ambitious. But, says Emily Morrison, director of sustainability and Just Transition at The Young Foundation, cutting carbon emissions via technology and industry alone mis...
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🚰 As heatwaves intensify and water shortages grow, scrutiny of how - and for whose benefit - the UK’s water system is governed is rising. Claire Hoolohan and Jacob Ainscough highlight why stronger public oversight is essential to build a fair and just water sector. 👉 Read the blog: bit.ly/4wTp5Ak
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People, Place and Energy Research Centre (PPERC) @pperc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
💬 Reflections from PPERC Director @stefanb23.bsky.social on the Centre's inception 👉Explore Stefan’s work research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/s... Professor in Geography @uomseed.bsky.social Co-investigator @edrc-uk.bsky.social Co-investigator @justcentre.bsky.social
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
📚 MCR EVENT | Join JUST + @wen-uk.bsky.social for an evening with @pkashwan.bsky.social exploring why justice-centred approaches are key to tackling climate and ecological crises, with Q&A + networking to follow. 📅 Wed 27 May 🕓 6pm-8pm 🏛️ Manchester Museum 🎟️ Tickets: www.wen.org.uk/events/
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
⛈️ The @thecccuk.bsky.social's 'A Well‑Adapted UK' reports sets out how we can protect people, places and the economy from the climate impacts we are already beginning to feel. JUST's @bankfieldbecky.bsky.social was instrumental in designing the first-ever citizens' panel used in such a report 👇
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Alex Nurse @alexnurse.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I wrote some words on Andy Burnham's record as Mayor theconversation.com/andy-burnham...
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Andy Burnham: what has made the king of the north so popular?
As mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham has had policy hits – but has also struggled with thorny issues.
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Sherilyn MacGregor @sherilynmacgregor.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
📢Calling environmentalists in Manchester: a chance to learn from world leading expert @pkashwan.bsky.social about how to do things differently/better. Hosted by @wen-uk.bsky.social; proudly supported by @justcentre.bsky.social Tickets are free. Please come!
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Mat Paterson @matpaterson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The video of our webinar on the implications of the UK local elections for just climate action is now up. An excellent conversation I thought, thanks to all the participants, @robfordmancs.bsky.social @bankfieldbecky.bsky.social @beccam-c.bsky.social @luciemidd.bsky.social and Abdi Suleiman.
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
📽️ ICYMI: Catch up on last week's webinar where we unpacked the UK local elections and what the results mean for climate action. Against fragmented councils and Green/Reform gains, our panel explore how these impact on public trust, govt delivery and linking climate to housing, jobs and transport.
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Webinar | Local elections 2026: Implications for just climate action
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Mat Paterson @matpaterson.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
This was great. thanks to all the participants. it'll be up on our youtube channel in the next week or so.
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🗳️ After a rapidly evolving week in UK politics, tomorrow we unpack what the local election results mean for our climate. 🎤 Join @matpaterson.bsky.social, @robfordmancs.bsky.social, @bankfieldbecky.bsky.social, @luciemidd.bsky.social @beccam-c.bsky.social & @friends-earth.bsky.social's Abdi Suleiman
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Sherilyn MacGregor @sherilynmacgregor.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Join us next Thursday for a lively online discussion about the implications of yesterday's local elections for just climate policy and action in the UK 👇https://www.linkedin.com
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🗳️ ONE WEEK TO GO | As votes are counted across the UK today, how will the emerging voter shifts away from the political mainstream reshape the path towards climate justice? Join our panel next… | Ce...
🗳️ ONE WEEK TO GO | As votes are counted across the UK today, how will the emerging voter shifts away from the political mainstream reshape the path towards climate justice? Join our panel next Thurs...
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
🗳️ ONE WEEK TO GO | As votes are counted across the UK today, how will the emerging shifts away from the political mainstream reshape the path towards climate justice? Join our panel next week to understand the implications and what comes next for a just transition. 🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/48Dst7Q
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
📢 Do you want to make the theoretical and empirical case for meaningful social inclusion and diverse leadership in UK climate policy and action? We’re delighted to announce a fully funded 3.5 year PhD studentship in the JUST Centre, based at @manchester.ac.uk 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/42gKLIH
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
🎥 WATCH | Last week our Impact Lead Emily Morrison (@theyoungfdn.bsky.social) gave evidence to the @houseoflords.parliament.uk National Resilience Committee about how our Net Zero Readiness Tool and Practice-Builders' Network help to prepare the UK for climate impacts and build resilience. 1/2
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
WATCH 🎥 | National Resilience Committee, live Our Director of Sustainability and Just Transition Emily Morrison is at @houseoflords.parliament.uk today, giving evidence as part of the National Resilience Committee inquiry on national and local resilience. Watch: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
In a turbulent and volatile moment for climate action, it’s understandable to feel anxious by lack of progress. However, in our research a different story is unfolding: just transitions are being built in real places, by real communities and delivering practical benefits in everyday lives. 1/3
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
📈 New elections, new voter coalitions, new terrain for climate policy? Join us to unpack what the May local election results tell us about where our climate politics is heading, and what that means for communities, regions and long‑term decision making. 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/48Dst7Q
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
🌍 Proud to have sponsored and presented at the Center for Environmental Justice Global Conference 2026! 🌱 Our roundtable focused on how solidarity, care and collective action can sustain hope within EJ movements, while our sponsorship provided support for unwaged and global majority participants.
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
🗳️ WEBINAR | Local elections 2026: Implications for just climate action In this decisive moment we're bringing together a superb expert panel spanning research, policy and NGOs to unpack what the results signal for climate action in the UK. Not to be missed! 👉 Register now: bit.ly/48Dst7Q
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