The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)

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We are the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST); a global hub for understanding the crucial role that people play in fighting climate change. Based at the University of Bath and across five institutions, ESRC-funded. www.cast.ac.uk

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· 1h

CAST job opportunity: We are hiring for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in Environmental Psychology as part of our new project on People-Centred Climate Resilience (PCR) at our centre hub, the University of Bath 📣 Deadline: Thursday 27 August 2026 📆 Apply now: cast.ac.uk/cast-careers/

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· 12d

We were delighted to co-host a screening of the #NationalEmergencyBriefing this month at our centre hub, the University of Bath, convened by our CAST Director Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, who was an expert advisor to the film, alongside Pete Phelps, Climate Action Lead. 📽️

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· 13d

Reminder: There is just over a week left until our CAST PhD studentship on "Community resilience and cascading climate impacts", based at the University of Manchester, closes on Friday, 7 August 2026. 📣 Apply now: cast.ac.uk/cast-careers/ #ClimateAdaptation #PhDStudentship

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· 28d

Last week, CAST's Bella Zanin, co-hosted a workshop with Hayden Banks (Climate Outreach) and Leonie Taylor (The Young Foundation) at the South West Net Zero Hub's #EnergisingBritain event at Bristol's M Shed, exploring "Our vision for the future". 🔮 Image credit: Evoke Pictures Lifestyle

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Jul 1

Read our CAST briefing on the topic of football and climate action 👇 CAST Briefing 39: “I would be laughed out the stadium”: How to break climate silence in British football: cast.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

Briefing cover for “CAST Briefing 39 – July 2025” featuring a footballer holding a colourful patchwork football against a city skyline. Headline reads: “I would be laughed out the stadium”: How to break climate silence in British football. Below, a “Key messages” section, with logos for the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations and Pledgeball at the bottom.

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Jul 1

Can football catalyse climate action? ⚽ Last week, our CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, took part in a panel exploring how football can be a catalyst for climate action as part of the #LSEFestival: How to save the planet. 🌍 Watch the video: www.lse.ac.uk/events/lse-f...

Close-up of CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, who has short hair and glasses, gesturing while speaking into a microphone at an LSE Festival panel on "Can football catalyse climate action?" with an LSE-branded backdrop behind.

Wide shot of five speakers seated on stage in a panel discussion at the LSE Festival on "Can football catalyse climate action?" with microphones, tables and water carafes in front, and an audience seated in the foreground.

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Jun 18

CAST PhD studentships alert: We are pleased to announce x2 new funded PhD studentships based at the University of Manchester, open to UK students. 📣 Topics inc. low-carbon climate adaptation & community resilience. Deadline: 7 July + 7 August 2026 Apply now: cast.ac.uk/cast-careers/

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· May 26

CAST job alert: We are hiring for a Research Associate at our centre hub, the University of Bath, to contribute to a major new research programme funded by a philanthropic organisation, on People-Centred Climate Resilience (PCR) 📣 Find out more and apply now: cast.ac.uk/cast-careers/

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· May 7

Great to see CAST affiliate, Dr Victoria Harvey, being quoted in The Guardian's article on "Revealed: British ad firm’s billion-dollar greenwash of US oil industry". Victoria has a PhD on the advertising industry's response to the climate crisis. 👏 Read more: www.theguardian.com/media/2026/a...

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Apr 21

New CAST Briefing: "How to design #ClimatePolicies that accelerate emission reductions", by CAST's Prof Andrew Jordan and colleagues 📣 Read the briefing: cast.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Key messages thread 🧵

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Apr 20

Read our current list of resources: 1) cast.ac.uk/cast-briefin... (Briefings) 2) cast.ac.uk/cast-reports/ (Reports) 3) cast.ac.uk/cast-academi... (Papers)

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Apr 20

We were delighted to gather for our annual CAST Assembly at The University of Manchester last week, and the Manchester Art Gallery, bringing together our incredible team of social scientists from across the UK to reflect on the impact we have achieved over the past year 👏

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Apr 16

New CAST Briefing: "Helping local authorities make decisions that benefit people and the planet: Trialling an integrated assessment tool in Wales", by Dr Angela Mae Minas 📣 Read the briefing: cast.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Key messages thread 🧵

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Apr 9

Reminder: There are just 7-11 days left to apply for the two CAST PhD studentships at the University of East Anglia 📣 Deadlines: 16 - 20 April 📆 Find out more and apply now on our website: cast.ac.uk/cast-careers/

Graphic banner from the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) announcing “We are hiring!” Details include two PhD studentships at the University of East Anglia, with a deadline of 16–20 April. A blue “Apply now” button appears on the left, with circular graphic elements on the right.

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Mar 31

Deadlines are fast approaching for our four remaining PhD studentships, with two based at our centre hub, the University of Bath and two at the University of East Anglia. 📣 Deadline: From 9 - 20 April 📆 Find out more and apply now on our website: www.cast.ac.uk/cast-careers/

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Mar 19

We were delighted to have counseling and environmental psychologist, Dr John Jamir Benzon Aruta, visit CAST & the ISCC at the University of Bath this week to give a guest lecture on 'Climate Justice and Mental Health in the Global South: Perspectives and Experiences from the Philippines'. 👏

A seminar room where several attendees sit facing Dr John Jamir Arut at the front of the room. The presenter stands near a large screen displaying a colourful slide featuring images of trees and the title of a talk about climate change and mental health. A University of Bath banner is positioned to the left of the screen. The audience is seated at long desks, some with laptops or notepads.

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Mar 12

Did you know that we are currently recruiting for five CAST PhD studentships? Three will be based at our centre hub, the University of Bath and two at the University of East Anglia. 📣 Deadline: From 18 March - 20 April 📆 Find out more and apply now on our website: www.cast.ac.uk/cast-careers/

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Mar 10

CAST job opportunities: We are hiring for a Research Project Manager + Research Fellow to join us at our centre hub, the University of Bath. 📣 Deadlines: 15 & 16 March 2026 Apply for Research Project Manager: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy... Apply for Research Fellow: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

A recruitment graphic for the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations. The text reads: “We are hiring!” followed by details: “Positions: Research Project Manager + Research Fellow. Institution: University of Bath. Deadline: Sunday, March 15th + Monday, March 16th.” A blue button at the bottom says “Apply now.” The design includes the CAST logomark in the right corner.

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Mar 9

Continuing the conversation from #InternationalWomensDay, we would like to say how incredibly proud we are of all the women on the CAST team who continue to make strides as world-leading experts with a commitment to putting people at the heart of climate action. 👏 Thoughts from our CAST Director 👇

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Mar 4

Our CAST Director, @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social, said: "Achieving shifts in carbon reduction fundamentally requires policies that make low-carbon choices easier, more affordable, and integrated into everyday life, so that households, workplaces, and communities can all play their part [...].”

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Feb 25

CAST job opportunity: Join us as a Research Fellow at our centre hub, the University of Bath, leading a programme of quantitative behavioural research to advance understanding of climate-relevant behaviour change & life choices. 📣 Deadline: 16 March 2026 Apply now 👇 www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Feb 17

How do athletes envisage the future of sport? 🥇 In this CAST briefing with Pledgeball, Dr Briony Latter (@brionylatter.bsky.social) explores how athletes feel about the future of their sports in the context of a changing climate. Read the briefing: cast.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Key messages thread 🧵

Cover page of CAST Briefing 45, dated February 2026, titled: "Climate change in 2050: How athletes envisage the future of sport." The top half shows an image of a panel of two people, including an athlete, seated at a press‑conference style table with microphones. Below it are key messages about athletes’ views on climate impacts on sport, including structural barriers to climate action, anticipated changes to travel and events, expected social changes, and the importance of athlete influence and organisational action. Logos for the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations and Pledgeball appear at the bottom.

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Feb 13

Are you part of a grassroots football club, sustainable clothing initiative or sports apparel company? Join our upcoming workshop for a collaborative discussion on how to make grassroots football kit more sustainable. If you'd like to attend, please e-mail our researchers on iz229@bath.ac.uk.

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Feb 12

Our CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social), shares her thoughts on the findings:

A graphic from the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) featuring a photo of CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, reading a book on the left and a quotation on the right from her, which reads:

"This new data shows the UK public are still worried about climate change and most want the UK to cut emissions to net zero by 2050 or sooner. But with the cost-of-living crisis still biting, climate concern and policy support has dropped - highlighting the importance of action to reduce costs of climate action to households. The signs of growing polarisation between voter groups and generations over climate reinforce the need for unifying narratives and policies that achieve improvements in quality of life which are valued universally."

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Jan 22

We were proud to see our CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, return to Parliament this month to present evidence from CAST and the University of Bath as part of the Environmental Audit Committee's Inquiry into the #SeventhCarbonBudget. 👏 Read the article: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Jan 21

📣Breaking: New gov plan sets out £15 bn to help families improve their homes with clean energy technologies. UK Gov has just released its long-awaited #WarmHomesPlan, which aims to make houses warmer, less draughty, and more energy efficient. 🧵 Image credit: Liz Seabrook / Nesta / Climate Visuals

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Jan 13

New CAST briefing: What role do community climate hubs play in encouraging low-carbon lifestyles? 👇 Read the briefing, led by Dr Mark Wilson: cast.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Key messages thread 🧵

Cover page of CAST Briefing 44 (January 2026) titled “From awareness to action: The role of community climate hubs in encouraging low-carbon lifestyles.” The top half shows a wooden community building with a sign reading “Sideshore Community,” decorated with colourful bunting and posters promoting local events. Several people are gathered outside the entrance. The lower half contains key messages in a light green box about how community climate hubs motivate sustainable practices, build knowledge and confidence, foster community cohesion, and share knowledge through networks. Logos of partner organisations appear at the bottom, including CAST, The Greener and Cleaner Hub, European Centre for Environment & Human Health, University of Exeter, and Sideshore Community.

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Dec 4

Big news: The UK Government has published its first #PublicParticipationPlan on climate change & nature 📣 We welcome this as an important first step to involve, inspire & empower Brits to tackle climate change & protect nature. Read the plan: www.gov.uk/government/p... Key thoughts thread 🧵

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Nov 12

How can we use citizens' assemblies to shape climate policy?👥 New CAST Briefing: "Using citizens’ assemblies to shape climate policy: A summary of current thinking for policymakers and practitioners", led by Prof Irene Lorenzoni. Key messages thread 🧵 Read the briefing: cast.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)@cast-centre· Nov 7

How can Scottish policies better connect to support dietary and climate targets?🎙️ CAST affiliate, Dr Nick Nash, from the University of Bath, discusses climate & diet policy in Scotland on the ClimateXChange's latest podcast episode. 🥕 Listen to the episode: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/