We support work that can reduce the speed and impact of climate change, including projects that tackle energy efficiency and renewable energy technology. We also support work on aviation and transport policy, and sustainable agriculture. In the area of climate change and sustainable energy, we aim to take a broad approach supporting research, practical action, awareness-raising, education and organisations that aim to influence policy in the field.
A grant to encourage institutions and individuals to take action on climate change and to develop new funding mechanisms that will allow Local Authorities to create their own, innovative responses in order to meet emissions targets.
A grant towards core costs in developing a website (dothegreenthing.com) which makes sustainable living accessible and fun for individuals across the globe.
A grant to make the case to policy makers that environmental taxes and incentives must form part of the Government’s long-term strategy.
A grant to support an agro-forestry project to further develop research and development activities and to increase understanding in both UK and EU policy environments.
A grant towards developing the Global Climate Network of international think tanks committed to the ethos of securing policy change that is fair and equitable in order to bring about radical decreases in carbon emissions globally.
The Ashden Trust has also provided further grants to the IPPR to fund two events on climate change policy with Ed Miliband MP and Greg Clark MP and a piece of research entitled Changing the climate of opinion: Re-framing climate policies to build public support in the UK. The aim of the research is to develop communication approaches that political parties and campaign groups can use to talk to the public about the need for significant investment to help developing countries build low carbon economies as part of the global climate deal in Copenhagen.
A grant towards advocacy work to communicate the Green Fiscal Commission's recommendations to civil servants and politicians.
A grant to assist the organisation to build a prototype of a new design of biogas plant for use by farmers to enable them to process agricultural and food waste into green energy and compost.
A grant towards the costs of employing a Supporter Development Officer to work with community networks and volunteers to strengthen and develop local campaigning on issues relating to walkable neighbourhoods.
A grant towards the 1-in-5 Challenge, which helps companies to cut their levels of business flying by 20% in five years and encourages them to increase their use of alternatives such as videoconferencing and rail.
