Reset series
Repair and maintenance – how we learned to use our hands againThe human urge to mend, repair and improve is nothing new – it has just been forgotten and gone untrained, buried under an avalanche of mass produced...
We have built a collection of resources that show what kind of changes are possible, how people can help to shape them and what conditions can make them happen. All of our resources are released under a creative commons license so they are free to use and share. We love to hear how our resources are being used so do get in touch if have any queries or suggestions.
The Reset series explores the lessons from the global pandemic on two vital areas for rapid transition: overconsumption and unnecessary travel. Our set of downloadable short briefings, webinars and short film series, focus on the period we are living through for scalable, rapid change and provide evidence-based hope for the future.
Find out moreFor several months we have asked for people to share their experiences of lockdown and see what lessons you might have for bringing about a rapid transition, and living happier, more caring and less polluting lives. We created a set of free to use, unbranded briefings and animations on three emerging themes: how we can look after each other better as societies, how more space for people and nature can be found, and how those who already have enough can thrive with less ‘stuff’.
Find out moreWe are delighted to share with you our pocket book of evidence-based hope. It is packed full of examples of how rapid transition has happened in the past and how it can inspire climate action in the future. It's free, downloadable and fits into most regular sized pockets!
Find out moreReset series
Repair and maintenance – how we learned to use our hands againThe human urge to mend, repair and improve is nothing new – it has just been forgotten and gone untrained, buried under an avalanche of mass produced...
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PODCAST: S2 Ep4: The Politics of Green Transformations: Melissa Leach, Peter Newell & Ian Scoones, interviewed by Andrew SimmsIn the latest edition of the Institute of Development Studies podcast, ‘Between the Lines’, Andrew Simms interviews the co-editors of The Politics of...
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PODCAST: How History Inspires Environmental Activism, Dan Snow interviews Andrew SimmsIn his latest History Hit podcast “How History Inspires Environmental Activism”, historian Dan Snow interviews the Alliances Andrew Simms. Together they...
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Playing against the clockA new report – Playing against the clock: Global sport, the climate emergency and the case for rapid change – by leading academic and author, David...
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Plant-based food enjoys a pandemic boostWhen the global pandemic hit, many of our habits around food changed as some people working at home had more time to grow and cook food and eat meals...
Reset series
Pandemic epiphaniesEat, sleep, work, shop. Sometimes in consumer societies it seems there’s not much more to life. In pre-pandemic days, the old economic system wanted...
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No flight necessaryAs flying becomes a no-go area for growing numbers of carbon conscious travellers, the default holiday is changing as a result of our experience during the...
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New report finds major polluters melting the snow of the winter sports they sponsorThe future of winter sports is under threat from the very companies that sponsor it, argues a brand new report from Badvertising and think-tank, New Weather...
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Make public art, not wasteFrom decorated stones left in public parks, to chalked pavements and doorstep theatre, making public art flourished during the pandemic. It demonstrated the...