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‘Communities can power a fair transition’

Blog 23 September 2022

Helen Goulden and Tim Davies-Pugh, say a fairer, greener future is not only possible, but advantageous for UK plc.

A community-led net zero: how can we help vulnerable families participate in a successful transition?

26 September 2022
12:30pm – 1:30pm

Watch our Labour Party conference event.

Talking transitions: the road to net zero

Blog 22 September 2022

This short film hears from members of the public, to gain a greater understanding of their concerns, and find out just how much – or how little – people understand about the challenge we face on the road to net zero.

Policy briefing examines impact of shift to carbon-neutral economy

News 22 September 2022

How policy can support all UK people through our transition to net zero carbon emissions.

Family and community vulnerabilities in the transition to net zero

Publication 22 September 2022

Assessing opportunities and potential to develop policy that supports our national journey to net zero, enabling all UK communities to participate and thrive.

UK public perceptions and readiness for a just transition to net zero

Publication 22 September 2022

The Institute for Community Studies’ survey explores public views and concerns.

Bridging the digital divide

Feature 10 December 2021

With support from The Young Foundation and BOOST, the environmental campaigning charity Hubbub’s smartphone donation scheme has cut both digital isolation and CO2 emissions.

‘A new kind of activism is taking hold’: Climate Challenge Cup winners announced at COP26

News 11 November 2021

Last night, two innovative projects took home the first Climate Challenge Cup, following an innovation showcase and live final at COP26 in Glasgow.

Watch the video: Talking transitions

Blog 10 November 2021

The Young Foundation’s Institute for Community Studies hears the climate change concerns and priorities of people around the UK.

In the fight for climate change, everyone has something to contribute

Blog 9 November 2021

We need both technology and human partnerships to tackle the climate crisis, says activist Daze Aghaji

Beyond the ‘blah, blah, blah’: we need a new kind of climate activism

Blog 4 November 2021

Helen Goulden reflects on people power and partnership as tools for change – and says the cacophony around COP26 speaks volumes.

Competition celebrates projects tackling climate change 

News 19 October 2021

A new international competition, run by The Young Foundation in the UK and by Metrolab Network in the US, celebrates innovative projects tackling climate change. The winners will be announced at COP26, the United Nations Climate Change conference in Glasgow.