Events

The RESOLVE event series came to an end in October 2011.
For details on related events, visit the Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity (CUSP).

RESOLVE conferences

2011

16.06.2011 | Living Sustainably: values, policies and practices—Mary Ward House, London
Speakers: Rob Hopkins, co-founder of the Transition Network, Baroness Neuberger DBE, Juliet Schor, Boston College.

2009

18.06.2009 | Sustainable Lives? The challenges of low-carbon living in a changing Climate—New Connaught Rooms, London.
Speakers: Peter Brown (author), Pat Devin, University of Manchester, Angela Eagle, MP, Nick Eyre, Environmental Change Institute, Mathew Forstater, University of Missouri, Anthony Giddens, (author), Jo Hamilton, University of Oxford, Thomas Henfrey, Durham University, Nora Räthzel, University of Umeå, Louise Reid, University of Aberdeen, Simon Roberts, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Kate Soper, London Metropolitan, Steve Sorrell, University of Sussex, Linda Steg, University of Groningen.

27.10.2009 | BPS Psychology and Climate Change Working Party Policy Makers Conference—Royal Society of Arts, London
Speakers: Paul Stern, Director of the Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global Change of the U.S. National Academies of Science, Nick Pidgeon, University of Cardiff & BPS climate change working party, Patrick Devine-Wright, University of Exeter, George Marshall, Climate Information Outreach Network and Author of Carbon Detox, Lord Krebs, Jesus College, Oxford University, Ann Finlayson, Sustainable Development Commission, Commissioner for Education and Capability Building, Richard Eiser, University of Sheffield & BPS climate change working party, Paddy Feeny, Department of Energy and Climate Change.

2008

11.12.2008 | Community Action on Climate Change: Encouraging Sustainable Energy Use and Practical Carbon Reduction—University of Surrey
Speakers: Ute Collier, Greater London Authority, Thomas Dresel, Solar Region, City of Freiburg, Simon Gerrard, University of East Anglia, Bob Gilbert, Islington Council, Michael Kelly, Department for Communities and Local Government, Ray Morgan, Woking Council, Trewin Restorick, Global Action Plan, Simon Roberts, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Mike Smith, Utilicom Ltd, Rachel Strivens, Shropshire County Council, Trudy Thompson, Naturally Amazing.

2006

3.10.2006 | Meeting the Challenge: achieving low carbon lifestyles—Central Hall, Westminster
Speakers: Jonathon Porritt, Chair UK Sustainable Development Commission, Founder of ‘Forum for the Future’, Justin Rowlatt, BBC Journalist, News Nights ‘Ethical Man’ Series, Madeleine Bunting, Guardian columnist, John Turner, Deputy Vice Chancelor. University of Surrey, Adrian Alsop, Deputy Director of ESRC.

RESOLVE Seminars

2011

31.10.2011 | Ian Christie, University of Surrey, Nick Eyre, The Environmental Change Institute and Simon Roberts, Centre for Sustainable Energy-RESOLVE Research and Implications for Policy and Practice—University of Surrey

27.09.2011 | Chris Tuppen, Advancing Sustainability LLPSmart Cities, Smart PeopleUniversity of Surrey

17.07.2011 | Rupert Read, University of East AngliaA Policy Proposal to Take Future Generations Seriously: String Guardians—University of Surrey

13.06.2011 | Tim O’Riordan, Emeritus Professor, University of East AngliaThe Norfolk Citizenship Initiative—University of Surrey

09.05.2011 | David Uzzell, University of Surrey and Nora Räthzel, University of UmeåTrade Unions in the Green Economy: tackling the jobs-environment, North-south contradictions—University of Surrey

07.04.2011 | Kersty Hobson, The Environmental Change InstituteTalking to Sceptics about Climate Change: discourses, deliberation and the curious case of 1598—University of Surrey

14.03.2011 | Ian Christie, University of SurreyFuture Generations and Governance for Sustainable Development: some initiatives in the UK and beyond—University of Surrey

27.01.2011 | John Thørgersen, Aarhus University, Linda Steg, University of Groningen and Florian Kaiser, University of MagdeburgThe Attitude-Behaviour Gap or Value-action Gap. Does it Exist and if so How do we Deal With it? —University of Surrey

19.01.2011 | Inge Røpke, Technical University of DenmarkThe Construction of Resource-Intensive Consumption Patterns – the Case of Information and Communication Technologies—University of Surrey

2010

09.12.2010 | Alex Evans, Non-Resident Fellow, New York University Globalization and Scarcity—University of Surrey

09.11.2010 | Helga Dittmar, University of SussexWhat is the Price of Consumer Culture? The Psychological Impact of the ‘Material Good Life’ Ideal on Individuals’ wellbeing—University of Surrey

20.10.2010 | Bronwyn Hayward, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, RESOLVE Fellow and Tereza Capelos, University of SurreyTowards and Understanding of Influences on Environmental Citizenship—University of Surrey

11.10.2010 | Michael Jacobs, Former Special Advisor to Gordon Brown  Making Climate Change Policy: the view inside—University of Surrey

15.09.2010 | Tim Chatterton,The view from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)—University of Surrey

17.06.201 | Annie Austin and David Fell, Brook LyndhurstInfluential Individuals and the Diffusion of Pro Environmental Behaviours—University of Surrey

24.05.2010 | Jeanette Fitzsimons, New Zealand’s Former Green Party Co-Leader The Impact of Green Political Parties Under Coalition Government: lessons from New Zealand—University of Surrey

19.05.2010 | Stewart Barr, University of ExeterSustainable Lifestyles: context, practice and policy—University of Surrey

13.04.2010 | Julian Sutherland, AtkinsThe look and Feel of Sustainable Urban Design—University of Surrey

08.03.2010 | Ben Shaw, Policy Studies InstituteThe Political Feasibility of Environmental Tax Reform – the Work and Findings of the Green Fiscal Commission—University of Surrey

17.02.2010 | Mary Corin, Value Resource Development ConsultancyCan We Get Things in Perspective Please!—University of Surrey

16.02.2010 | Erik Assadourian, World Watch InstituteState of the World 2010: Transforming Cultures  from Consumerism to Sustainability—University of Surrey

19.01.2010 | Simon Ratallack, Institute for Public Policy ResearchHow an Understanding of Psychological Motivations can Help us Mainstream Lower-Carbon Behaviour—University of Surrey

2009

14.12.2009 | Bastien Girod, Swiss National Council and EPA Commission How Storylines and a Household-Based Approach can Improve Future (IPCC) Emission Scenarios—University of Surrey

07.12.2009 | Ruth Rettie and Kevin Burchell, Kingston University London CHARM: Applying the Social Norm Approach to Sustainability Practices—University of Surrey

11.11.2009 | Judith de Groot, Bournemouth University Values in Environmental Research—University of Surrey

22.09.2009 | Elpida Makriyannis, The Open University Engaging Individuals and Communities: tools to capture and share our collective intelligence—University of Surrey

06.09.2009 | Dana Abi Ghanem, University of ManchesterSolar Power, Homes and Lifestyles: exploring the co-construction of users and photovoltaics in the domestic sector—University of Surrey

23.07.2009 | Terry Newholm, University of Manchester Sustainable Living: working towards attractive alternatives—University of Surrey

23.06.2009 | Vincent Carragher, University of LimerickSustainable Change, Behaviour Change and its Drivers at the Household Level—University of Surrey

23.04.2009 | Tara Garnett, Food Climate Research NetworkThe World on a Plate: food, greenhouse gas emissions and our changing climate—University of Surrey

16.03.2009 | Linda Steg, University of GroningenEncouraging Pro-Environmental Behaviour—University of Surrey

13.03.2009 | Peter Victor, York University, CanadaManaging without Growth.  Slower by Design, not Disaster—University of Surrey

18.02.2009 | Helen Perkins, Griffith University The Influence of an Ecological Worldview on Comsumers’ Pro-Environmental  Attitudes, Behaviours and Choices: What’s Love Got to Do with it?—University of Surrey

21.01.2009 | Ann Phoenix, Institute of Education “I Shop, Therefore I am?” The Interlinking of Identities and Consumption for Young People—University of Surrey

2008

11.11.2008 | Bronwyn Hayward, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, RESOLVE FellowGrowing Greens? Children’s Attitudes to Citizenship, Environment and Climate Change: The New Zealand Experience—University of Surrey

21.10.2008 | Jim Watson, University of SussexMicro-Generation: an energy revolution—University of Surrey

03.09.2008 | Diana Verde Nieto, ClownfishAvoiding Greenwash – How to Align your Communications with Sustainable Principals and Practice—University of Surrey

21.07.2008 | Claudia Kuss-Tenzer, Waste WatchWaste Behaviour Change –Linking Theory and Practice—University of Surrey

25.06.2008 | Julie Newton, Cardiff University Wellbeing and the Natural Environment: the impact of green spaces and wellbeing—University of Surrey

19.05.2008 | Trewin Restorick, Global Action PlanDelivering Sustainable lifestyles—University of Surrey

16.04.2008 | Nora Räthzel, University of UmeåResolving the Enigma of Sustainable Development—University of Surrey

v31.03.2008 | Andrew Fearne, Kent University In pursuit of Sustainable Consumption – Insights from Supermarket Loyalty Data—University of Surrey

12.02.2008 | Tom Crompton, WWFDo we still need Environmental NGOs?—University of Surrey

23.01.2008 | Dan van der Horst, University of BirminghamSocial Enterprise and Renewable Energy—University of Surrey

2007

25.10.2007 | Thomas Henfrey—Managing Behaviour for Sustainability: lesson from traditional resource use—University of Surrey

12.07.2007 | Rachel Muckle, DefraAn Overview of Defra’s SCP Programme—University of Surrey

19.06.2007 | Jim Skea, UK ERCFrom Laboratory to Society: Research Integration at the UK Energy Research Centre—University of Surrey

21.03.2007 | Nick Carter, NPC SolarFrom the Belly of the Beast: 10 years of greening America—University of Surrey

v15.02.2007 | Tracey Bedford, Visiting Researcher University of SurreyEthical Consumerism: everyday negotiations in the constructions of an ethical self—University of Surrey

2006

26.09.2006 | Laurie Michaelis, Living Witness ProjectCommunity, Reflexivity and Consumption—University of Surrey