Local Zero
af Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities
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How are citizens shaping the UK's climate strategy?
How are citizens shaping the UK's climate strategy?
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Climate action on your doorstep. Dr Jen Roberts, Prof Matt Hannon and Dr Fraser Stewart are your trusted guides to smart local energy and a zero carbon future. Find us at www.localzeropod.com
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- How are citizens shaping the UK's climate strategy? · 50 min. · Sæson 118Tackling climate change increasingly means action at the household level. Around a third of the emissions reductions needed over the next 15 years will come from changes in how…
- How is community-centred climate adaptation being nurtured and delivered? · 1 t. 12 min. · Episode 117Climate change adaptation is often discussed in terms of plans, policies and infrastructure, but what does it actually take to build climate-resilient communities? In this…
- What happens when multiple climate change hazards collide? · 57 min. · Episode 116As our climate changes, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. But what happens when multiple climate hazards occur at the same time—or in quick…
- Dispatches from the grid frontline: How is the UK’s grid expansion impacting communities? · 51 min.As renewable electricity generation grows and more sectors electrify, the UK needs a bigger and stronger electricity network to transport clean power where it is needed. But what…
- What Do the UK Elections Tell Us About Net Zero? · 1 t. 2 min. · Episode 114Public attitudes play a crucial role in shaping climate policy—but what can the May 2026 election results tell us about how people really feel about net zero? In this episode…
- Coming soon: new episodes of Local Zero · 2 min.New episodes of Local Zero Podcast are on the way! After a bit of a break, we’re back with fresh conversations—featuring new guests alongside some familiar voices. In the…
- Bye for now: a message from team Local Zero · 3 min.After 113 episodes, reaching 35,000 unique listeners, in 150 countries - the award-winning Local Zero podcast is having to say 'bye for now'. Sadly, we’ve reached a point where…
- The UK Co-Benefits Atlas: mapping the positive side-effects of reaching net zero · 48 min.Matt and Fraser explore the UK Co-Benefits Atlas, a new, interactive platform for communicating the co-benefits of reaching net zero across the UK. Co-benefits are the positive…
- Van dwelling versus #vanlife: the reality of life on the road · 44 min.Matt and Fraser hit the road to explore the reality of "van life", going beyond the glossy image often presented on social media. To what extent is van dwelling really a choice…
- Climate change and infrastructures of care · 57 min.What does it mean to respond to climate change with care? And how might we do a better job of caring for the environment, for each other, and for ourselves? This episode is the…
- Adapting our homes and communities to a changing climate · 57 min.When it comes to climate change in our homes and neighbourhoods, much of the focus has so far been on mitigation – reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. But with the impacts of…
- Water scarcity: a growing problem · 1 t. 2 min.The UK isn't exactly famous for its dry, sunny weather – and yet, water scarcity is an increasingly widespread and urgent problem. Why? And what are the implications –…
- Community benefit funds: how can we enhance their impact? · 56 min.What is good practice for setting up and operating community benefit funds? And how do we make sure communities really do properly benefit from renewable energy (and other)…
- Climate change adaptation: a primer · 59 min.Matt and Jen are joined by researcher Dr Emma Yule for a comprehensive primer on climate change adaptation. What is it, and how does it interact with mitigation? What could…
- Local authorities, community energy and a just transition · 54 min.How can local authorities collaborate with community energy groups to deliver a just transition? To explore this question, Fraser and Jen – making their co-hosting debut – are…
- The Local Power Plan and community energy - with Energy Minister Michael Shanks: FULL EVENT RECORDING · 1 t. 36 min.This is a full recording of the event "The Local Power Plan: Powering a community energy revolution in Scotland?", hosted by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities…
- The Local Power Plan and community energy - with Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP · 45 min.Matt and Fraser discuss some of the highlights from our event at Strathclyde Business School, "The Local Power Plan: Powering a community energy revolution in Scotland?", hosted…
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG): Arup's Tom Butterworth · 52 min.We're all familiar with the concept of Net Zero – but what about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)? Joining Matt and Jen to explain BNG and its implications is Tom Butterworth, Nature…
- A new year for climate action: looking back at 2024 and ahead to 2025 · 47 min.As we start the new year, Matt and Jen reflect on the highs and lows of 2024, and share their hopes and expectations – and a few fears – for 2025. Plus: there’s exciting news on…
- Shared ownership of clean energy projects: what, how and why? · 56 min.What is shared ownership of energy? What opportunities and challenges does it present, both for communities and private companies? And how might it help accelerate the transition…
