Huge swathes of the planet are experiencing severe droughts.  As we view shocking images of the great rivers of the world literally drying up, it is increasingly clear that this... read more →

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 →

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 →

Our world is powered by ideas. The last 100 years have seen the rise and rise of the idea that ‘growing the economy’ is THE thing that politicians, businesses, and... read more →

Leadership has been a hot topic of discussion recently. The UK spent the start of June focused on the Queen's 70 year tenure as the ceremonial leader of our country,... read more →

If gardening is good for the body, mind and planet how can we do more of it and get others to value it too? At the end of National Gardening... read more →

As most of the UK goes to the polls to elect their local politicians many are asking whether it matters?  In our deeply centralised system what difference does it make... read more →

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 →

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 →

Rishi Sunak will present his Spring budget statement tomorrow. It would be great to think recent hardships caused by pandemic, inflation, fiscal drag, high energy prices and national insurance increases... read more →