Climate Barometer

Would you like to be a Climate Barometer co-director? We're looking for a co-director, with an emphasis on partnerships and donor relationships/fundraising, on a 2 day per week basis. We’re looking for someone with the skills and experience to promote Climate Barometer across a range of audiences, build strong partnerships, and secure stable, near to medium term funding. The successful candidate will help develop Climate Barometer’s profile and enhance our impact, building our reputation as the ‘go to’ resource on UK climate opinion for a range of audiences. Deadline for applications is 31st October and we aim to invite shortlisted applicants for an initial video interview in the week commencing 11th of November. Check out the job ad for more details!

A reminder that the deadline for applications to be a Climate Barometer co-director close this Thursday at 5pm! 🕔

As the COP29 conference approaches, join Climate Barometer's Susie Wang and Engaging Climate's Jamie Clarke for a free webinar on how to talk about climate and foreign policy based on the largest piece of British audience research undertaken. Susie and Jamie will talk about what works, what doesn’t work, and offer suggestions for how to speak about UK climate change action in a global context. Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/ehuUK4yx

A new study by Charles Ogunbode and colleagues has found that two-thirds of people around the globe have not heard of the term ‘climate justice’, and less than 1-in-5 feel they have a good understanding of what it means. But despite a lack of awareness about the terminology, 70% felt that climate change is driven by capitalism and colonisation. The study builds on previous work addressing engagement with climate justice, by suggesting that people are aware of the key issues underpinning climate justice, even if they don’t consciously link these with the concept. People’s beliefs about climate justice-related issues were also found to positively influence their climate actions and support for policies – suggesting there is much value in building greater awareness. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gUBtpdWd

⏳ There's one week left to apply to be a new co-director at Climate Barometer! The person we're looking for has the skills and experience to promote Climate Barometer across a range of audiences, build strong partnerships, and secure stable, near to medium term funding, as well as help build our reputation as the 'go to' resource on UK climate opinion for a range of audiences. The role is 2 days per week, with a 12 month contract initially (with possible extension/increase in number of days per week). We're accepting applications until October 31st and aim to invite shortlisted applicants for an interview in the week commencing 11th of November. See job ad for more details and how to apply!

🎉 What an amazing turnout! 🎉 Over the weekend, hundreds across the UK came together to find Common Grounds within their communities and with their MPs, urging them to stand with us on the climate and nature issues that matter most. From biodiversity to the Climate Action Plan, communities united to call on decision-makers to champion projects that can help create a brighter future. 👏 Over 500 people pledged to meet their MPs—from the Isle of Wight to Northern Scotland. 👏 Over 400 people registered for training with Hope for the Future, learning how to meet their MPs and craft their personal stories. 👏 Hundreds raised their voices on 12th October, calling on MPs to make climate and nature action their legacy. This is just the beginning! Together, we can build a healthier, fairer future for all. 💚💫 Stay tuned—there’s much more to come!

This is a brilliant role offering that rare combination of senior leadership and part-time flexible working. And you’d be working with a wonderful team. Please share! 💚

Come along for this webinar with Jamie Clarke and me, where we’ll talk about what the UK public want from the government on climate and foreign policy - including climate justice, overseas development aid, climate finance, and more!

Just an end of week reminder that Climate Barometer is looking for a new co-director, with an emphasis on partnerships and donor relationships/fundraising, on a 2 day per week basis. We're accepting applications until October 31st!

A great guide to help parliamentarians understand and respond to the challenges of climate change was launched yesterday in the House of Commons, coordinated by the University of Exeter and Peers for the Planet. Alongside this much-needed report, one thing that MPs definitely need to have is a clear understanding of voters' views on climate change. How is public opinion on climate change and net zero changing over time? What’s staying the same? Some key takeaways based on two years of Climate Barometer tracker data and some wider polling: 🗳️ Voters across the political spectrum continue to support net zero by 2050 - support jumped to its highest level in 18 months after the election 🌱 Renewables remain highly popular across the political spectrum - most people believe renewables, not fossil fuels, are the best way of building the country’s energy security ♻️ Climate change isn’t a major dividing line for voters: most people want more, not less action on climate - the public also don’t blame climate policies for the high cost of energy bills, but believe that privatisation of energy companies, prioritisation of energy companies interests, and failure to reform the energy markets are primarily responsible 🌍 Many key planks of net zero are broadly supported by the public - support is lower if everyone is expected to pay for the cost of polices, regardless of income. But opposition is practical, not ideological: support can be built through ensuring that green policies are fairer to those on lower incomes For more of the climate data story to date: https://lnkd.in/emw-6B8Z