Backtracking on the green agenda makes no sense – for the economy, the climate, or people
Today’s expected announcement that Labour will no longer commit to investing £28bn a year in a green prosperity plan if it wins the next election comes against the backdrop of another announcement today by the Copernicus Institute that global temperatures have surpassed the 1.5°C threshold for a year, diverging from the Paris Agreement’s long-term goal. January 2024 […]
From London to Leeds, local authorities drive climate action
First published in Unlock Net Zero. National progress to net zero is threatened by under-investment and stop-start policies. So it’s welcome news that, in many cases, cities and communities are driving forward the green transition in their area. Local authorities, in particular, have recognised that climate action can improve people’s lives through lower energy bills, […]
London under-prepared for flooding and extreme heat, new report warns
The interim report of the London Climate Resilience Review should prompt decision-makers to bring proven solutions from around the UK to the capital, says climate charity Ashden. London boroughs, the Greater London Authority and national government must act now to protect the capital’s people, businesses and nature. The report, which Ashden submitted evidence to and […]
Energy innovation: Sparking change in low-income communities
Last year, 7.9 million people had to borrow money to pay their energy bills. More than 1 million children live in households that have to limit their use of heating and hot water. Faced with this energy crisis, how can we make sure clean energy products, services and technologies improve the lives of people on […]
How can local authorities implement tailored adaptation measures?
Local authorities are well aware of climate risk and the need to implement adaptation measures to keep their residents safe. At the launch of their new UK-wide adaptation learning network, Ashden brought local authorities together to share information, learn from each other and listen to a selection of speakers. With 160 attendees, it showed the […]
New funding and support available for Sharing Space climate hubs in London
More than 30 community groups and council representatives joined Ashden and community organisation Think & Do for the Sharing Spaces London launch event. Sharing Spaces are places where local communities join together to have fun sharing information and practical tips about living in a low-cost, low-impact way. This project is funded by the Kusuma Trust […]
Autumn statement leaves people out in the cold and energy efficiency organisations unsupported
Responding to today’s Autumn Statement, Cara Jenkinson, Cities Manager at climate solutions charity Ashden, said: “With just a few days to go till COP28, the Chancellor has once again missed an opportunity to show leadership on climate action. After rolling back on net zero targets last month, there has been a stony silence on energy efficiency […]
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North East England sees huge fall in home warmth upgrades
As winter approaches, new data shows a massive drop in Government-funded projects to upgrade cold and draughty homes in North East England. In 2022/23, projects in the region drawing on the Government’s ECO scheme – which supports work to insulate draughty homes and install modern heating systems – were just 18% of the total reached […]
How Dundee Council is boosting renewable energy and jobs
