“We need to show people that there is a place for them in this transition”: reflection on Green Jobs and Skills public talk

“We need to show people that there is a place for them in this transition”: reflection on Green Jobs and Skills public talk

Sustainable Consumption Institute blog Blog archive Visit our website On 4 November 2025, experts held a panel discussion on green jobs and skills as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, debating the urgent need to redefine ‘green jobs’ and coordinate local...
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back? Reflections on the role of Optimism and Pessimism in  taking action on Sustainability 

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back? Reflections on the role of Optimism and Pessimism in  taking action on Sustainability 

Sustainable Consumption Institute blog Blog archive Visit our website Sam Toscano, Sandra Barragan, Tetyana Solovey and Usman Aziz on emotion, trust and the concept of ‘anti-governance’ in discussions about sustainable futures.    There is frequently a tension between...