COP27 and local inequalities – two sides of the same coin
How to act locally to reduce climate change AND poverty This month many of the most powerful people on the planet gathered in Egypt to discuss the (lack of) progress... read more →
Nature and wellbeing – the case for caring
Insights on the natural environment, sustainability, and place-based wellbeing inequalities from the Thriving Places Index 2022 With the world’s leaders having gathered for another global summit on Climate Change (COP27),... read more →
How the social fabric can protect communities against the pandemic
Certain aspects of social capital have protected local communities against COVID-19 in England and Wales. Those are the main findings of a working paper we have just published on our website,... read more →
HELPING STEER A COURSE TO WELLBEING
Rachel Laurence shares her hopes for the future as she joins CTP as Deputy Chief Executive What does the economy mean to us? For most of us, it’s about how... read more →
Guest blog: New partnership with CTP
By Jessica Pykett We’re excited to announce a new partnership with the place-based not-for-profit consultancy, Centre for Thriving Places (CTP) which sees University of Birmingham (UoB) researchers supporting the delivery of... read more →
Taking a Tour de Wellbeing
For many of us, July means tuning in to the Tour de France and hoping to see our favourite rider in that famous yellow jersey. Perhaps some of us will... read more →
What does a ‘healthy’ economy for people and planet look like?
Here at Centre for Thriving Places, we were delighted to see that the theme of the recent World Health Day was Our Planet, Our Health. It resonated because the annual... read more →
A natural break for the planet
Every March we are encouraged to act for two important days of action: International Day of Forests (IDOF) and the annual Earth Hour which this year falls on 26th March.... read more →
Future pathways for rural wellbeing
Centre for Thriving Places delivers major new report and framework for Defra. Wellbeing has been rising up the agenda across public, private and voluntary sectors in recent years. Understanding the... read more →
COP26 – Time to call out THE climate culprit
Many of us grew up reading cautionary tales – dark fairy stories designed to teach children fundamental lessons about right and wrong. One of the classics was The Emperor’s New... read more →