Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE
@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social
Director - UK Centre for Climate Change & Social Transformations (CAST) Co-Director - Bath Institute of Sustainability & Climate Change (ISCC) Member of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG)
We were delighted to gather for our annual CAST Assembly at The University of Manchester last week, and the Manchester Art Gallery, bringing together our incredible team of social scientists from across the UK to reflect on the impact we have achieved over the past year 👏
Are radical changes to lifestyles necessary for mitigating climate change? New article in @dialoguescc.bsky.social by @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social and @samhampton.bsky.social journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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 🧵
To kick off, a study by Hettie Moorcroft, @samhampton.bsky.social and @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social, handled by @mfair.bsky.social: "Climate change and wealth: understanding and improving the carbon capability of the wealthiest people in the UK" 🔗 journals.plos.org/climate/arti... #PLOSClimateCountdown
At today’s National Emergency Briefing, Chris Packham delivered a clear message: act now. Decision-makers must step up and tackle the climate crisis before it’s too late. Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer. #climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
‘Taking action is not a sacrifice, it’s not even a problem, taking action is the opportunity here’ @zackpolanski.bsky.social Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer and all public service broadcasters. www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir #climatecrisis #netzero #NEB2025 #cop30
New research by @kaloyanmitev.bsky.social, @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social, @meridethgattis.bsky.social and Nicholas Nash reinforces the value of designing timely, targeted interventions during key life transitions to encourage sustainable lifestyle change 👇 journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
Shifting horizons: Significant life events and pro-environmental behaviour change in early adulthood
Young people’s daily routines are especially malleable during significant life events, offering opportunities for pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) change. We investigated how PEBs shifted during two ...
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In an article for The Conversation, CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE & affiliate Dr Sam Hampton, talk about the science behind new research on why people with positive attitudes to the environment are more likely to turn off their lights and save energy. 💡 Read the article 👇
Why some people turn off the lights and others don’t
Knowing about the environmental cost of using energy does not drive people to use less, according to a new study.
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CAST/ISCC PhD Studentship alert: "Integrated behavioural-technological solutions for sustainable campus accommodation"📣 This PhD will focus on #MomentsOfChange or transition points. You'll also be working with our CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE. Deadline: 2 Nov 2025 Apply now 👇
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Why some people turn off the lights, and others don’t theconversation.com/why-some-peo... @cast-centre.bsky.social @samhampton.bsky.social
Why some people turn off the lights, and others don’t
Knowing about the environmental cost of using energy does not drive people to use less, according to a new study.
theconversation.com
Key message from our new report: cutting methane is "the *fastest & most cost-effective lever* to slow warming within our lifetimes". And behavioural change is central to this - making plant-based food more accessible and cheaper; and changing choice environments to cut food waste.
Climate Crisis Advisory Group @climatecrisisag.bsky.social · 11mo agoNEW: Methane emissions could lock in 0.3°C of extra warming – pushing societies towards collapse. Our new report outlines proven, low-cost solutions across energy, agriculture, and waste that could cut emissions by 45% – protecting health, food and livelihoods.
😊 Delighted to announce I'll be a Lead Author for ch.8 of @ipcc.bsky.social's Seventh Assessment Report, alongside 663 experts from 111 countries, as part of Working Group III. Analysis by @carbonbrief.org shows increasing diversity of IPCC authorship: tinyurl.com/462pvby9 #IPCC #ClimateReport
IPCC concludes selection of authors for its Seventh Assessment Report — IPCC
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#InTheNews: The British Psychological Society ( @bpsofficial.bsky.social ) has launched its first fully #OpenAccess journal — Environmental Psychology Research — in partnership with Wiley! #EnvironmentalPsychology #ClimateAction #PsychScience #greensky @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social
New BPS environmental psychology journal is now open for submissions | BPS
The BPS, in partnership with Wiley, is expanding its portfolio of journals in 2026 with the launch of Environmental Psychology Research (EPR).
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What does 'social transformation' really mean, and what does it look like in practice? Our CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social), explains in The Conversation UK's (@uk.theconversation.com) latest addition to its #ClimateDictionary series. Watch the 3-minute video 👇
Climate Dictionary | Social Transformation
Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh, from the University of Bath explains the role of social transformation in responding to the challenge of climate change.
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Last week, our CAST Director Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social) gave evidence to Parliament as part of an inquiry into building public support for the UK's #CleanEnergy transition, drawing on multiple CAST briefings & papers. Read the full story 👇 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
The University of Bath@uniofbath.bsky.social · 11mo ago📺 Bath psychologist Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE gave evidence to Parliament as part of an inquiry into building public support for a #CleanEnergy transition. https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/professor-lorraine-whitmarsh-mbe-gives-evidence-to-parliaments-energy-security-net-zero-committee/
New article! From climate crisis to energy crisis: foster public support for renewable energy transition through framing by Catherine Y. Chen, @vreben.bsky.social, @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & Cäzilia Loibl doi.org/10.1080/0964...
📢 Very happy to share our newest article! Thanks to all my co-authors for the amazing work 😍: Catherine Chen (cathchen.com), @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social, Caezilia Loibl (u.osu.edu/loibl.3/) www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
From climate crisis to energy crisis: foster public support for renewable energy transition through framing
Under the long-standing backdrop of the climate crisis, would communication about acute energy crises encourage the public’s support for policies facilitating the adoption of renewable energy techn...
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🤔 How do we drive large-scale systems change? Join @nam.edu & global leaders to explore the structural levers—from capital & governance to narrative & culture—that can move us from climate-health ambition to action. Learn more & register at nam.edu/event/the-ho.... @cast-centre.bsky.social
The “How” of Systems Transformation: Strategies and Levers for Health-Centered Climate Action (Part 1) - NAM
A Virtual Multi-Part Workshop Series
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Mass mobilisation to give voice to the ‘silent majority’ who want climate action: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Thousands meet their MPs to show huge demand for climate action
Mass lobby in Westminster kicked off with giant image on white cliffs of Dover stating ‘89% of people want climate action’
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Today, the CCC published its "Progress in reducing emissions – 2025 report to Parliament", revealing that the UK is making progress on #ClimateAction, but the scale and pace of change are still lagging behind what is required. ❌🌍 Read our blog post: cast.ac.uk/blog/what-do... Key takeaways thread🧵
What does the 2025 CCC Progress Report say about CAST’s ‘sticky issues’? - CAST
CAST responds to the Climate Change Committee's 2025 Progress Report, drawing on CAST’s research on ‘sticky issues’, we discuss where the UK is heading, what’s missing, and why meaningful public engag...
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Eggcellent to finally be in Vilnius for #ICEP2025! I must say the 3 days by train and bus weren’t bad at all: got to see interesting places and meet nice people, and get lots of work done. And only marginally more expensive than flying. Excited for some good env psych chat for the next few days 🤓
Made it to Brussels! That’s the easy bit done…
Cheerio Bristol! Start of a 3-day no-fly trip to Vilnius, Lithuania for #ICEP2025!! Fingers crossed the rail gods smile on me :) @cast-centre.bsky.social
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Sarah B.M.@sarahbmarks.bsky.social · last yr.Like talking about holidays? Interested in sustainability?⛱️ I’m looking for participants for the first study of my PhD exploring how people make sense of holidays and holiday travel. 🤔 Here is the link to the expression of interest form - uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u56UZB3... Thank you! 🙏🏼
Explore our research on UK public attitudes to climate action by @neiljennings.bsky.social, @paulinepaterson.bsky.social, @clairbarnes.bsky.social, @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & @drchowarth.bsky.social Extreme heat (Jan 2025): buff.ly/Nb8NTMq ...
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In case you can spare a few mins (and aren't veggie/vegan), please consider taking part in my student's study on food choices with cash prize draw. Thank you!! uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u4PaZB3...
The Guardian view on Labour and net zero politics: lean in and ignore bad advice
