Inspiration

When trust is scarce, how do we navigate the lies?

18 Jun 2026

How disinformation acts as a barrier to climate action and ways activists can approach this in their local communities.

Simulation: The AI frontier charities aren't talking about

10 Mar 2026

Christian Graham explores one of AI's less discussed capabilities and why its potential should be on every campaigning organisation's radar.

What a blockbuster director taught me about innovation

16 Feb 2026

Christian Graham discusses the art of the 2 week experiment and relates what he learned from film director Ben Wheatley to his own innovation practice.

Money Movers - What next?

12 Dec 2025

Mary Stevens reflects on what we learned from our co-design workshops with past participants and where we go next.

Making sense of AI - how Transition Templates shape our approach

19 Nov 2025

How we tested and and helped to develop new tools with the Transition Templates design research project on decarbonisation at Bath Spa University.

How can older people take effective climate action?

11 Jul 2025

Joanna Watson shares some reflections from a discussion about age-inclusive climate action and the benefits of engaging older people in the conversation.

Why an ageing population is an environmental justice issue

15 May 2025

This article summarises a recent exploration carried out by the Experiments Team on the implications of an ageing population and why it matters to Friends of the Earth.

Coping with climate breakdown– it's not just about the heat.

13 May 2025

Mary Stevens summarises some insights gained from challenging students to design for climate resilience.

Recycling and waste - can we learn from past innovation?

11 Mar 2025

Bristol resident Mary Stevens reflects on how innovative thinking and practical solutions can help cities tackle intractable problems.

Harnessing AI for environmental justice – what next?

05 Mar 2025

We share initial reactions to our paper Harnessing AI for Environmental Justice, reflect on feedback and set a challenge to AI users in the sector.

How can we make AI work for environmental justice?

12 Feb 2025

Mary Stevens shares an update on how our Greening AI project has identified 7 principles to guide environmental justice campaigners in developing an ethical approach to AI.

Can AI help us better connect on a human level?

10 Dec 2024

Mandy Porter reflects on the development of a new prototype AI designed to foster group working.

Mainstreaming innovation culture

02 Dec 2024

Christian Graham shares some learnings on gentle culture change.

Big Ideas, bold conversations on AI

15 Oct 2024

We share the Experiments Team’s AI journey with a packed house at Green Tech South West and explain how we might work together.

Learning from experimenting at the grassroots

08 Oct 2024

Christian Graham identifies key things we've learned about effective community engagement through our experiments at the grassroots.