We provide expert insights, strategic recommendations and facilitate debate, to influence policy and drive sustainable change.
Driving systems change, not surface fixes
Surrey Climate Commission doesn’t just advocate for change; we provide the strategic compass for a just transition to a more sustainable future.
By shifting the conversation from incremental fixes to deep systems change, we tackle the "why" behind climate inertia, identifying and dismantling the social and economic barriers that stall progress. We act as the vital connective tissue for grassroots groups, scaling local innovation into county-wide impact while serving as a "critical friend" to decision-makers.
Our aim is to ensure that Surrey’s path towards a more sustainable future is scientifically grounded, socially equitable, and, above all, transformative. We aren’t just planning for a cleaner future; we are creating the intellectual and collaborative framework to make it happen.
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Sustainable wellbeing needs more than lifestyle change
What if living better - rather than simply consuming less - could also help us stay within planetary limits?
A new paper in Ecological Economics, co-authored by Surrey Climate Commission’s Angela Druckman, explores this question for the UK, France and Finland. Its message is clear: lifestyle changes matter, but they are not enough on their own.
Too hot to ignore: Why Surrey must act now
Is the term ‘net zero’ past its sell-by date?
Is nuclear power generation 'good' or 'bad'?
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