Small World Consulting
@smallworldconsult.bsky.social
World-leading thought and action on climate and sustainability.
Helping organisations thrive in a sustainable low-carbon future.
Founded by Mike Berners-Lee.
https://www.sw-consulting.co.uk
Helping organisations thrive in a sustainable low-carbon future.
Founded by Mike Berners-Lee.
https://www.sw-consulting.co.uk
Great to have Chris Packham opening the National Emergency Briefing.
8 expert scientist briefings, chaired by @mikebernerslee.bsky.social
Check if your MP is attending and email them to do so: www.nebriefing.org
8 expert scientist briefings, chaired by @mikebernerslee.bsky.social
Check if your MP is attending and email them to do so: www.nebriefing.org
I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
November 11, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Great to have Chris Packham opening the National Emergency Briefing.
8 expert scientist briefings, chaired by @mikebernerslee.bsky.social
Check if your MP is attending and email them to do so: www.nebriefing.org
8 expert scientist briefings, chaired by @mikebernerslee.bsky.social
Check if your MP is attending and email them to do so: www.nebriefing.org
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Dialogue around #netzero is one of ordinary people being unable to afford it. The reality is that 'investing' in net zero yields returns of £37bn a year and growing.
We need a National Emergency Briefing to reset the climate conversation #neb2025 #nationalemergencybriefing
We need a National Emergency Briefing to reset the climate conversation #neb2025 #nationalemergencybriefing
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Dialogue around #netzero is one of ordinary people being unable to afford it. The reality is that 'investing' in net zero yields returns of £37bn a year and growing.
We need a National Emergency Briefing to reset the climate conversation #neb2025 #nationalemergencybriefing
We need a National Emergency Briefing to reset the climate conversation #neb2025 #nationalemergencybriefing
If climate change is the wake up call, advertising is the snooze button.
Our senior consultant @vikiharvey.bsky.social looks at the role ad agencies in fueling the climate crisis.
Our senior consultant @vikiharvey.bsky.social looks at the role ad agencies in fueling the climate crisis.
buff.ly/hAYRYZf With the COP30 climate talks about to open in Brazil, why are the UK's advertising and PR agencies failing to reckon with their role in the crisis? Victoria Harvey unpacks the interplay of vested interests and institutional capture in a guest essay for DeSmog.
Why the UK Advertising Industry Remains in Climate Denial
With the COP30 climate talks about to open in Brazil, advertising agencies are failing to reckon with their role in the climate crisis.
buff.ly
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
If climate change is the wake up call, advertising is the snooze button.
Our senior consultant @vikiharvey.bsky.social looks at the role ad agencies in fueling the climate crisis.
Our senior consultant @vikiharvey.bsky.social looks at the role ad agencies in fueling the climate crisis.
The WEEE scheme ( Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) is an example of successful EPR (extended producer responsibility).
It’s driven higher recycling rates, and it’s great to work with @ecogenesys.bsky.social to quantify emissions and avoided emissions.
resource.co/article/ecog...
It’s driven higher recycling rates, and it’s great to work with @ecogenesys.bsky.social to quantify emissions and avoided emissions.
resource.co/article/ecog...
Ecogenesys publishes carbon impact reports for electrical producers
Producer compliance scheme provides members with quantified data on recycling carbon savings
resource.co
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The WEEE scheme ( Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) is an example of successful EPR (extended producer responsibility).
It’s driven higher recycling rates, and it’s great to work with @ecogenesys.bsky.social to quantify emissions and avoided emissions.
resource.co/article/ecog...
It’s driven higher recycling rates, and it’s great to work with @ecogenesys.bsky.social to quantify emissions and avoided emissions.
resource.co/article/ecog...
Really pertinent observations from our friends at Opportunity Green.
The Aviation industry is most fearful of challenges to the story they want to tell ⬇️
The Aviation industry is most fearful of challenges to the story they want to tell ⬇️
✈️ The aviation industry’s message: tax us if you must – just don’t spend it saving lives from climate change.
Our CEO writes about how a small proposed levy on luxury flights – to fund climate action – has the industry up in arms.
Read our blog 👉 www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/air-pas...
Our CEO writes about how a small proposed levy on luxury flights – to fund climate action – has the industry up in arms.
Read our blog 👉 www.opportunitygreen.org/blog/air-pas...
Why the aviation industry prefers an air passenger tax to a solidarity levy — Opportunity Green
What is the difference between the UK Air Passenger Duty and the Solidarity Levy - and what would the aviation industry prefer? Find in this blog, along with our quick guide to aviation tax.
www.opportunitygreen.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Really pertinent observations from our friends at Opportunity Green.
The Aviation industry is most fearful of challenges to the story they want to tell ⬇️
The Aviation industry is most fearful of challenges to the story they want to tell ⬇️
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🚨New polling across 🇮🇪, 🇬🇧, 🇪🇸, 🇨🇭, 🇩🇪 finds:
👉 76% of people believe new data centres should be powered with renewable energy.
👉73% want governments to set clear criteria for energy distribution.
Renewables, transparency, & fairness are key for data centres.
More: beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...
👉 76% of people believe new data centres should be powered with renewable energy.
👉73% want governments to set clear criteria for energy distribution.
Renewables, transparency, & fairness are key for data centres.
More: beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...
October 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🚨New polling across 🇮🇪, 🇬🇧, 🇪🇸, 🇨🇭, 🇩🇪 finds:
👉 76% of people believe new data centres should be powered with renewable energy.
👉73% want governments to set clear criteria for energy distribution.
Renewables, transparency, & fairness are key for data centres.
More: beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...
👉 76% of people believe new data centres should be powered with renewable energy.
👉73% want governments to set clear criteria for energy distribution.
Renewables, transparency, & fairness are key for data centres.
More: beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...
Please re-post to get as many of our MPs to this vitally important briefing.
Do you think your MP is aware of the full implications of the climate crisis, across health, national security, food security and our economy?
Ask them to attend the first National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov: www.nebriefing.org
Ask them to attend the first National Emergency Briefing on 27 Nov: www.nebriefing.org
October 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Please re-post to get as many of our MPs to this vitally important briefing.
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Lord Deben: "all policymakers must ensure they are fully informed"
Prof Jo Haigh: "MPs need to be awake to the risks & ready for action, which is why I ask them to prioritise attending"
Prof Michael Mann: "I urge all policymakers to attend this vital briefing"
See if your MP is going? 👇👇
Prof Jo Haigh: "MPs need to be awake to the risks & ready for action, which is why I ask them to prioritise attending"
Prof Michael Mann: "I urge all policymakers to attend this vital briefing"
See if your MP is going? 👇👇
National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
October 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Lord Deben: "all policymakers must ensure they are fully informed"
Prof Jo Haigh: "MPs need to be awake to the risks & ready for action, which is why I ask them to prioritise attending"
Prof Michael Mann: "I urge all policymakers to attend this vital briefing"
See if your MP is going? 👇👇
Prof Jo Haigh: "MPs need to be awake to the risks & ready for action, which is why I ask them to prioritise attending"
Prof Michael Mann: "I urge all policymakers to attend this vital briefing"
See if your MP is going? 👇👇
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Need some evaluated climate solutions?
Like super-usable websites?
Love a good evidence base?
Want to delve into quantitative and qualitative analysis?
Project Drawdown has impressed the Small World team! Great balance of quick and easy reference, with in depth thorough evaluation.
Like super-usable websites?
Love a good evidence base?
Want to delve into quantitative and qualitative analysis?
Project Drawdown has impressed the Small World team! Great balance of quick and easy reference, with in depth thorough evaluation.
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October 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Need some evaluated climate solutions?
Like super-usable websites?
Love a good evidence base?
Want to delve into quantitative and qualitative analysis?
Project Drawdown has impressed the Small World team! Great balance of quick and easy reference, with in depth thorough evaluation.
Like super-usable websites?
Love a good evidence base?
Want to delve into quantitative and qualitative analysis?
Project Drawdown has impressed the Small World team! Great balance of quick and easy reference, with in depth thorough evaluation.
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Thanks to @blueearthsummit.bsky.social for a great Summit.
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social used his keynote to ask:
If the world shifts to a sustainable economy, is that an opportunity for your business? Shift your business model until you can say yes!
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social used his keynote to ask:
If the world shifts to a sustainable economy, is that an opportunity for your business? Shift your business model until you can say yes!
October 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Thanks to @blueearthsummit.bsky.social for a great Summit.
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social used his keynote to ask:
If the world shifts to a sustainable economy, is that an opportunity for your business? Shift your business model until you can say yes!
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social used his keynote to ask:
If the world shifts to a sustainable economy, is that an opportunity for your business? Shift your business model until you can say yes!
How much carbon gets emitted from one BlueSky post? What about if you add them all? What if half have used AI to write them?
Hear @mikebernerslee.bsky.social delve into the carbon impacts of Big Tech and AI, tomorrow at 6.30 pm on Radio 4.
Hear @mikebernerslee.bsky.social delve into the carbon impacts of Big Tech and AI, tomorrow at 6.30 pm on Radio 4.
Catch me on @radio4rne.bsky.social at 6.30 pm tomorrow (Wed 15 Oct) talking about the climate impact of Big Tech and AI, on Carbon Lifeforms with Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine and fellow guest Chris McCausley.
Thanks for having me on!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Thanks for having me on!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Carbon Lifeforms, The Carbon Cost of Tech, The Internet and AI
Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine are joined by Chris McCausland to tackle the topic of Tech.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
How much carbon gets emitted from one BlueSky post? What about if you add them all? What if half have used AI to write them?
Hear @mikebernerslee.bsky.social delve into the carbon impacts of Big Tech and AI, tomorrow at 6.30 pm on Radio 4.
Hear @mikebernerslee.bsky.social delve into the carbon impacts of Big Tech and AI, tomorrow at 6.30 pm on Radio 4.
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Looking forward to kicking off Day 2 of @blueearthsummit.bsky.social on Thurs 16 Oct.
I'll be on the Blue Earth stage at 9am, talking about the vital role of truth in tackling the polycrisis, and the role every business can play.
Ending with audience Q&A,so bring your questions!
I'll be on the Blue Earth stage at 9am, talking about the vital role of truth in tackling the polycrisis, and the role every business can play.
Ending with audience Q&A,so bring your questions!
October 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Looking forward to kicking off Day 2 of @blueearthsummit.bsky.social on Thurs 16 Oct.
I'll be on the Blue Earth stage at 9am, talking about the vital role of truth in tackling the polycrisis, and the role every business can play.
Ending with audience Q&A,so bring your questions!
I'll be on the Blue Earth stage at 9am, talking about the vital role of truth in tackling the polycrisis, and the role every business can play.
Ending with audience Q&A,so bring your questions!
Has trying to reach 'net zero' driven companies to invest in offsetting, even when they are plagued with problems?
And if nonadditionality, impermanence, leakage, double counting and “gameability” make credits a bad call... what should orgs do instead?
www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/news/carbon-...
And if nonadditionality, impermanence, leakage, double counting and “gameability” make credits a bad call... what should orgs do instead?
www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/news/carbon-...
Carbon offsets have failed for 25 years, and most should be phased out - research
Academics at the University of Oxford and the University of Pennsylvania have conducted the most comprehensive review of evidence on the effectiveness on carbon offsetting to date and concluded the pr...
www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Has trying to reach 'net zero' driven companies to invest in offsetting, even when they are plagued with problems?
And if nonadditionality, impermanence, leakage, double counting and “gameability” make credits a bad call... what should orgs do instead?
www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/news/carbon-...
And if nonadditionality, impermanence, leakage, double counting and “gameability” make credits a bad call... what should orgs do instead?
www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/news/carbon-...
Great crowd at the Carbon Accounting Alliance's 1st conference today!
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social was on stage with Sage's Duncan Oswald, chaired by Emma Kisby, talking about #CarbonCommons - our joint project to make carbon accounting system complete:
www.sw-consulting.co.uk/carbon-commons
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social was on stage with Sage's Duncan Oswald, chaired by Emma Kisby, talking about #CarbonCommons - our joint project to make carbon accounting system complete:
www.sw-consulting.co.uk/carbon-commons
October 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Great crowd at the Carbon Accounting Alliance's 1st conference today!
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social was on stage with Sage's Duncan Oswald, chaired by Emma Kisby, talking about #CarbonCommons - our joint project to make carbon accounting system complete:
www.sw-consulting.co.uk/carbon-commons
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social was on stage with Sage's Duncan Oswald, chaired by Emma Kisby, talking about #CarbonCommons - our joint project to make carbon accounting system complete:
www.sw-consulting.co.uk/carbon-commons
Who pays the cost of packaing?
As of last week, larger company that import or supply packaging in the UK must now pay fees under Extended Producer Responsibility.
What is EPR and how what impact could it have?
#GreenSky #EPR #recycling #packaging
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As of last week, larger company that import or supply packaging in the UK must now pay fees under Extended Producer Responsibility.
What is EPR and how what impact could it have?
#GreenSky #EPR #recycling #packaging
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October 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Who pays the cost of packaing?
As of last week, larger company that import or supply packaging in the UK must now pay fees under Extended Producer Responsibility.
What is EPR and how what impact could it have?
#GreenSky #EPR #recycling #packaging
⬇️
As of last week, larger company that import or supply packaging in the UK must now pay fees under Extended Producer Responsibility.
What is EPR and how what impact could it have?
#GreenSky #EPR #recycling #packaging
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🌾 The climate cost of agribusiness: why the sector faces growing legal risks.
Agriculture is responsible for up to a third of global greenhouse gas emissions – yet policy action has been disappointingly slow. Now, climate litigation is stepping in to fill the gap.
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#ClimateSky #LawSky
Agriculture is responsible for up to a third of global greenhouse gas emissions – yet policy action has been disappointingly slow. Now, climate litigation is stepping in to fill the gap.
🧵 1/4
#ClimateSky #LawSky
September 30, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🌾 The climate cost of agribusiness: why the sector faces growing legal risks.
Agriculture is responsible for up to a third of global greenhouse gas emissions – yet policy action has been disappointingly slow. Now, climate litigation is stepping in to fill the gap.
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#ClimateSky #LawSky
Agriculture is responsible for up to a third of global greenhouse gas emissions – yet policy action has been disappointingly slow. Now, climate litigation is stepping in to fill the gap.
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#ClimateSky #LawSky
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Nearly half of Brits think climate change won’t affect them.
15,000 scientists warn of societal collapse.
This gulf in perception is why we’re staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis.
15,000 scientists warn of societal collapse.
This gulf in perception is why we’re staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis.
📢 Britain faces a climate & nature emergency.
On 27 Nov, top experts will brief 800+ leaders from politics, business, culture, faith & media.
An unfiltered overview of the latest threats & solutions.
Only by facing it can we rise to the challenge.
Check if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org
On 27 Nov, top experts will brief 800+ leaders from politics, business, culture, faith & media.
An unfiltered overview of the latest threats & solutions.
Only by facing it can we rise to the challenge.
Check if your MP is coming: www.nebriefing.org
National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats arising from the climate & nature crisis to an invite-only audience. Westminster Central Hall, 27 November. Has your MP confirmed yet?
www.nebriefing.org
September 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Would more plants in our diets be a good thing for us as a nation?
It would give us:
🩺 Improved health and reduced burden on the NHS.
🥕 Stronger food security by growing more fruit and veg in the UK.
🚜 More jobs and a boost to farm profits from expanding horticulture.
1/3
It would give us:
🩺 Improved health and reduced burden on the NHS.
🥕 Stronger food security by growing more fruit and veg in the UK.
🚜 More jobs and a boost to farm profits from expanding horticulture.
1/3
September 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Would more plants in our diets be a good thing for us as a nation?
It would give us:
🩺 Improved health and reduced burden on the NHS.
🥕 Stronger food security by growing more fruit and veg in the UK.
🚜 More jobs and a boost to farm profits from expanding horticulture.
1/3
It would give us:
🩺 Improved health and reduced burden on the NHS.
🥕 Stronger food security by growing more fruit and veg in the UK.
🚜 More jobs and a boost to farm profits from expanding horticulture.
1/3
Our team Away Days took us time-travelling, walking in our client's shoes, and sharing our superpowers.
We're sober about the future with climate, nature and society all facing possible tipping points. But hopeful about how we'll help others to adapt, evolve and thrive in a more sustainable world.
We're sober about the future with climate, nature and society all facing possible tipping points. But hopeful about how we'll help others to adapt, evolve and thrive in a more sustainable world.
September 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Our team Away Days took us time-travelling, walking in our client's shoes, and sharing our superpowers.
We're sober about the future with climate, nature and society all facing possible tipping points. But hopeful about how we'll help others to adapt, evolve and thrive in a more sustainable world.
We're sober about the future with climate, nature and society all facing possible tipping points. But hopeful about how we'll help others to adapt, evolve and thrive in a more sustainable world.
Everything we do at Small World Consulting is backed by research.
This latest report from @climateoutreach.bsky.social is a timely update on the UK public's feelings around climate and nature action. Our Comms Lead has the highlights:
This latest report from @climateoutreach.bsky.social is a timely update on the UK public's feelings around climate and nature action. Our Comms Lead has the highlights:
Do you need to communciate nature/climate/netzero to any UK audience? Essential reading in the updated Britain Talks Climate and Nature report ⬇️
My take aways for any business talking about its sustainability plans and actions:
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My take aways for any business talking about its sustainability plans and actions:
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🚀 Britain Talks Climate & Nature has landed! Tell a new climate story, based on what 7,000+ people across England, Scotland and Wales really think and feel about climate and nature right now.
👉 Discover the research & toolkit: climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/
🙏 Thanks to @moreincommonuk.bsky.social
👉 Discover the research & toolkit: climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/
🙏 Thanks to @moreincommonuk.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Everything we do at Small World Consulting is backed by research.
This latest report from @climateoutreach.bsky.social is a timely update on the UK public's feelings around climate and nature action. Our Comms Lead has the highlights:
This latest report from @climateoutreach.bsky.social is a timely update on the UK public's feelings around climate and nature action. Our Comms Lead has the highlights:
The climate doesn't care how many renewables we have - only how little fossil fuels we burn.
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social explains why making things more efficient increases the amount we use.
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social explains why making things more efficient increases the amount we use.
September 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The climate doesn't care how many renewables we have - only how little fossil fuels we burn.
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social explains why making things more efficient increases the amount we use.
@mikebernerslee.bsky.social explains why making things more efficient increases the amount we use.
Is greenhushing on the rise?
SBTi data shows rise in companies including supply chain Scope 3 in climate targets, from 28% in 2022 to 67% in 2024.
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www.economist.com/business/2025/07/29/the-remarkable-rise-of-greenhushing
SBTi data shows rise in companies including supply chain Scope 3 in climate targets, from 28% in 2022 to 67% in 2024.
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www.economist.com/business/2025/07/29/the-remarkable-rise-of-greenhushing
The remarkable rise of “greenhushing”
Businesses once trumpeted their climate goals. Now they are quietly plugging away
www.economist.com
July 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Is greenhushing on the rise?
SBTi data shows rise in companies including supply chain Scope 3 in climate targets, from 28% in 2022 to 67% in 2024.
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www.economist.com/business/2025/07/29/the-remarkable-rise-of-greenhushing
SBTi data shows rise in companies including supply chain Scope 3 in climate targets, from 28% in 2022 to 67% in 2024.
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www.economist.com/business/2025/07/29/the-remarkable-rise-of-greenhushing
We're very lucky to be based on campus at @lancasteruni.bsky.social - great to see their sustainability impact being recognised.
We've been ranked in the world’s top 100 for sustainability impact! 🌍
Lancaster is ranked joint 98th out of more than 2,300 institutions around the globe in the @timeshighered.bsky.social 2025 Impact Rankings 👇
www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankin...
Lancaster is ranked joint 98th out of more than 2,300 institutions around the globe in the @timeshighered.bsky.social 2025 Impact Rankings 👇
www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankin...
Lancaster ranked among world’s top 100 for sustainability impact - Lancaster University
Lancaster University’s leading work to help reduce inequalities as well as its efforts promoting and supporting education around sustainable land use globally has helped propel it to a top 100 sustain...
www.lancaster.ac.uk
July 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We're very lucky to be based on campus at @lancasteruni.bsky.social - great to see their sustainability impact being recognised.
How do you measure the carbon footprint of a landscape? Territorial or consumption? 1.7° or 7th Carbon Budget?
For anyone working in local govt, protected areas or estates, join our discussion on 25 Sept:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-should...
#LocalGov #councils
For anyone working in local govt, protected areas or estates, join our discussion on 25 Sept:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-should...
#LocalGov #councils
How should a landscape measure its emissions?
Join the discussion with other local authorities, looking at territorial and consumption-based emissions measurement, targets and tracking.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
How do you measure the carbon footprint of a landscape? Territorial or consumption? 1.7° or 7th Carbon Budget?
For anyone working in local govt, protected areas or estates, join our discussion on 25 Sept:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-should...
#LocalGov #councils
For anyone working in local govt, protected areas or estates, join our discussion on 25 Sept:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-should...
#LocalGov #councils