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We're delighted to have contributed to this collection of case studies by IES, highlighting how we work with policymakers from the Scottish Government and with researchers to provide the best possible evidence for policymaking related to climate change.

LinkedIn newsletter out now! Our January highlights include: - a new podcast episode with Zarina Ahmad on equitable food and climate solutions - 4 new research reports on energy crops, Energy Performance Certificates, the Carbon Calculator and deliberative public engagement on the just transition - a new impact case studies on reducing car use Kate Donovan Anne Marte Bergseng Sarah Govan Nicola Dunn Inês Crespo Emma Dore Lee Callaghan Kay White Colin Seditas #letsdonetzero

We're excited about the launch of the SAGES podcast and look forward to hearing all guests, especially our Director, Dr Kate Donovan, on what lies ahead for a truly sustainable future.

How can we transform food systems in a way that is fair for everyone? Listen to our latest podcast to hear about potential solutions from Zarina Ahmad, a member of our Directorate, PhD researcher at the Sustainable Consumption Institute from the The University of Manchester as well as Co-Director of Wen (Women's Environmental Network): https://lnkd.in/evgmjG38 Solutions suggested, some of which already in use, include producing energy from food waste, affordable veg boxes and considering farmers as civil servants. #FoodSystems #podcast

Bioenergy, the generation of energy from organic matter such as plants, could play in a significant role helping Scotland to achieve net zero. Our new report finds that perennial energy crops have the potential to generate income for farmers and land-managers in Scotland. The most economically and environmentally advantageous approach is likely to be site-specific and determined by local circumstances. For further details please visit the project page: https://lnkd.in/epyjTQYm By Fiona Dowson, Amy Leake, Laura Harpham, Jessie Willcocks, Eleanor Peters, Tayla David, Judith Bates, Caroline Wood from Ricardo plc Project managed by Sarah Govan

The Scottish Government’s Carbon Calculator for wind farms on Scottish peatlands was developed in 2008, to calculate the impact of wind farm development on peatland carbon stocks in Scotland and thereby support decision making. Electricity generation emission factors are updated annually, but no major revisions have been made to the Carbon Calculator since 2014. Based on the findings of our study conducted by AECOM, the report recommends the Carbon Calculator should be updated. The study considered recent policy updates and advancements in science. This study is the first phase of a review of the Carbon Calculator. The findings of the report will be used to inform the next phase. For further details, read the report in our Research pages: https://lnkd.in/dxNyeifZ By Hayley Maynard MIEMA CEnv, Rebecca Maskrey, Adam Bavington, Peter Hurley, Ben Murray. Project managed by Sarah Govan, ClimateXChange.

The Scottish Government aims to reduce car kilometres by 20% by 2030, compared to 2019. To support them, we commissioned a suite of three studies looking into a range of measures that could help reduce car use: - the impact of parking policies by Ansons Consulting - how to encourage sustainable travel among under-18s and their families by The James Hutton Institute and Heriot-Watt University - the benefits of sustainable travel to local high streets and town centres by Cenex. Findings from the three studies have informed the development of an updated car use reduction route map and informed discussions at local and national level. They've helped the Scottish Government to plan future work with schools and can inform local development plans and local transport strategies to encourage a shift to active travel and public transport. Read our case study to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dUjMYmbp Anne Marte Bergseng | Bertrand Deiss #CarUse #NetZero #transport #ActiveTravel

Our new report presents findings from a programme of deliberative public engagement, which gathered public views on how to ensure the distribution of costs and benefits of the transition to net zero are fair for all. Findings include: - Participants felt that we all have something to contribute towards the costs of the transition to net zero, including the Scottish Government, businesses and citizens. - Participants wanted to see an equitable approach, meaning that everyone contributes but not all in the same way or by the same amount. - Participants felt that a fair distribution of costs must take account of different circumstances, including ability to pay and the amount of control over emissions levels. The findings from this research will inform the design and delivery of Just Transition Plans in the transport, built environment, and land use and agriculture sectors. For further details, please visit our Research pages: https://lnkd.in/ehtCSJDC By Sally Abernethy, Erin Simpson, Ciaran Mulholland Ipsos UK Project managed by Anne Marte Bergseng #PublicEngagement #JustTransition

Our final LinkedIn newsletter for this year is out now! Highlights include: - 2 new podcast episodes with Dr Helen Adams and Professor Stuart Galloway - 4 new research reports on nitrogen use, fiscal levers, public engagement and hydrogen emissions - 2 new impact case studies on the hydrogen economy and decarbonising homes - 2 new blog posts on COP29 and the Scottish National Adaptation Plan - introducing our CXC Project Manager for Climate and economy Kate Donovan Anne Marte Bergseng Sarah Govan Nicola Dunn Inês Crespo Emma Dore Lee Callaghan Kay White Colin Seditas #letsdonetzero

In our latest podcast episode, we chat with Dr Helen Adams, Senior Lecturer in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation at King's College London. Helen discusses the benefits of considering social justice in climate adaptation planning and plans for the new £5 million Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) hub she leads on. A shortened interview blog post version of this podcast is also available on our website. Listen to it on our website, Spotify or Apple Podcasts and don't forget to follow it: https://lnkd.in/evgmjG38 #adaptation #ClimateChange #podcast #equity