Verfuerth, Caroline  ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8115-8448, Demski, Christina, Capstick, Stuart ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1934-4503, Whitmarsh, Lorraine ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9054-1040 and Poortinga, Wouter ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6926-8545
2023.
A people-centred approach is needed to meet net zero goals.
Journal of the British Academy
11
(S4)
, pp. 97-124.
10.5871/jba/011s4.097
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Abstract
Abstract: To meet net zero goals, more drastic action is needed than is acknowledged by most policymakers, posing a major social challenge that will impact many aspects of people’s lives. This paper emphasises the importance of a people-centred approach for policy makers to achieve net zero effectively and rapidly while being alert to citizens’ needs and concerns. We advocate a comprehensive and inclusive public engagement strategy, discussing insights on four key questions to guide policymakers in developing successful engagement strategies. (1) How do climate-friendly social transformations happen?, (2) How can behavioural change for net zero be supported? (3) How can people be involved in decision-making on net zero?, and (4) How does climate change intersect with other societal challenges? We conclude with clear policy recommendations: government leadership at all levels (national, devolved, local), underpinned by a public engagement strategy for net zero, is needed in addition to fair and consistent policies that are transparent about the scale of action needed.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Date Type: | Published Online |
| Status: | Published |
| Schools: | Schools > Architecture Schools > Psychology |
| Publisher: | British Academy |
| ISSN: | 2052-7217 |
| Funders: | ESRC |
| Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 2 October 2023 |
| Date of Acceptance: | 1 August 2023 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Sep 2024 01:15 |
| URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/162869 |
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