Our latest online event

Building back better: ensuring a green and just recovery with Mary Robinson and Lord Stern

There is a great deal of rhetorical support for the concept of ‘building back better’, but how can we ensure that we really do get the right sort of recovery this time

Watch our one hour online event where we were joined by Mary Robinson and Lord Stern who interrogated how to deliver a recovery from Covid-19 has the environment and social justice at its heart.

Watch the full event on our YouTube channel.
Podcast coming soon.

Special podcast interview

Interview with Environment Minister Rebecca Pow for World Environment Day

This is a special podcast episode in which we interviewed Environment Minister Rebecca Pow on World Environment Day.

She discusses, with Ruth Chambers, her farming roots, studies and career, her passion for nature and her wish list for UK action on climate and nature.

Stream and download this episode.
More episodes.

Smart building

New report: how digital technology can futureproof UK construction

The construction sector is making limited use of the digital innovations that could vastly improve its performance and environmental impact.

We estimate that the emissions generated in the UK by the construction industry could be cut by 40 per cent by 2025 through digitally enabled improvements to the design, use and reuse of buildings. Policy change will be vital to realise these opportunities and to help revitalise the building industry.

Read the full report: Smart building: how digital technology can futureproof UK construction
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Our response to coronavirus

Green Alliance's office is currently closed and all our staff are working from home. But, as far as possible we have tried to minimise disruption to our work.

We are holding online events and working with our partners, including with the Greener UK coalition to respond collectively to the crisis and to keep tracking environmental legislation, and with our Cutting Carbon Now network on what it means for action on climate change. Through our Climate Leadership Programme we are continuing our work with MPs. You can find regular commentary on issues around the current crisis and the environment on our blog and our podcast.

Our direct lines have been redirected, so you can still get in touch.

We wish everyone well at this difficult time.

Cutting Carbon Now

Keep up to date with our major project advocating immediate action across the UK economy to reduce the UK’s contribution to climate change.

Read about our work on Cutting Carbon Now

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