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“It’s important not to be a climate change zealot”: Investigating how politicians understand and act on climate change (Tyndall Manchester seminar)

Political support is essential to climate action. But how do politicians think about climate, and how do they decide whether to speak up or act? 
At this session, Dr Rebecca Willis will discuss the findings of collaborative research between Green Alliance and Lancaster University. The research uses analysis of political speech and detailed anonymised interviews with Members of the UK parliament, to build up a picture of how politicians see their role, plan their career and represent their voters – and how climate change fits (or doesn’t) within that picture.

Based on these findings, Dr Willis will suggest how climate advocates can best work with politicians to encourage better debate and action. The work draws on Green Alliance’s Climate Leadership Programme for MPs, which since 2009 has worked to engage politicians in the science and policy of climate change.

Room C1, in the George Begg Building on Sackville Street- number 17 on the campus map
More info: RSVP, or contact Amrita with any queries – amrita.sidhu@manchester.ac.uk

 

Event Details

Location George Begg Building
Manchester, M1 3BB
Start Thursday 28 Feb 2019 1:00pm
Finish Thursday 28 Feb 2019 2:30pm


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