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5 key messages from five years of CAST research: CAST Animation

Drawing on five years of CAST research conducted in collaboration with policymakers, local authorities, charities, businesses and community groups, CAST’s latest report: ‘Catalysts of Change: People at the Heart of Climate Transformations', synthesises key learnings and sheds light on how we can achieve the social changes needed to tackle climate change. Our new CAST report is clear: people are essential in the fight against climate change. We will not achieve rapid emissions reductions without the support and cooperation of individuals across diverse contexts and roles. The report provides useful insights and recommendations for policymakers and practitioners working towards emissions reductions and net zero targets. It is a vital resource for people involved in policy, business, charity projects, community groups and the media and illuminates the importance of people-centred climate policy and provides actionable steps to better engage the public with climate solutions.  This short animation, produced by Motion Manor, provides a summary of key insights and recommendations based on our key messages report.

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how can we improve quality of life whilst urgently reducing emissions across all areas of our lives at cast the center for climate change and social Transformations we have been working to answer this question for half a decade our ongoing research spans individuals and their communities local and devolved government as well as organizational and policy impact as one of the UK's first major research centers focused on social science and climate change we study the central role of people in Socia
l Transformations here are five of the key findings from our research so far firstly new technological advancements alone cannot rapidly transform Society into a more sustainable one the support and involvement of people affected by changes are essential we need to put people at the heart of climate action by thinking about climate Solutions with a people centered approach those who are actively part of the solution become more empowered to take action secondly our research at cast found that th
ere is conditional public support for decisive action on climate change however these Solutions must be fair and accessible with active and sustained government support the public wants to see climate Solutions but these must have have other benefits without taking away from Freedom of Choice thirdly transformative change should embrace diverse perspectives to break down systemic barriers this change would involve a range of measures implemented when the timing is right so people are open to mak
ing decisions measures that would make climate action The New Normal increasing convenience and affordability fourthly ction across all levels of society and sectors is needed to drive impactful societal change widespread engagement encourages a collaborative approach to developing processes when poorly designed or communicated more energy and resources get spent on backlash not progress lastly a lack of leadership doesn't just slow down progress it damages it clear leadership at all levels will
shape the framework we need for system change climate denial may have diminished but there are still widespread excuses for delaying action leadership is required to create action which then signals and supports change at every level our research has clearly shown that we need to put people at the heart of climate action however we need participation from community and Business Leaders public engagement and strong policy Frameworks to make this happen to learn more more about our research and i
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