Practical Solutions for our Changing Planet

“The decisions we make today are critical in ensuring a safe and sustainable world for everyone, both now and in

the future.” Debra Roberts, IPCC Radical action is needed now if we are to avoid dangerous climate breakdown. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is clear: humanity must reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century. The earlier this is achieved, the greater our chance of limiting global temperature rise to near 1.5°C, helping prevent runaway climate change. At the same time, we must find solutions to the ‘silent crisis’ engulfing the natural world. The way we have mismanaged land

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and sea and exploited species over the past 50 years has led to an unprecedented rate of ecosystem destruction and loss of biodiversity. The challenge is to address these urgent issues while at the same time enhancing human health and wellbeing, and adapting our physical and social structures to cope with the climatic and environmental change that is already in the system. For over 40 years, CAT has explored sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. From early experiments with renewable energy and green building to pioneering research into creating a Zero Carbon Britain and education work in all aspects of sustainability, CAT has always been at the leading edge of working on practical, evidence-based solutions.