Can we use AI to help solve the climate and nature crises?
Mary Stevens23 Aug 2023
In this first blog post from a series of four, Mary Stevens explores the outputs from our recent design lab on generative AI. If you are interested in collaborating on any of these ideas please get in touch.
What we learned from the postcode gardener start-ups
Joanna Watson14 Aug 2023
As we partner with The Co-operative Bank to scale up the postcode gardener programme, we reflect on some of the lessons learned from the pilot phase.
Facilitation tools to unleash joy
Mandy Holden29 Mar 2023
Mandy Holden reflects on how we might bring more creativity and joy into our working practice.
Our manifesto - how we work
09 Feb 2023
The Experiments team's work is guided by these principles. Here's a brief explanation of why.
The seeds of a nature-based curriculum
Mandy Holden18 Jan 2023
We capture some reflections from Darren Squires and Amrish Pandya on working in schools on projects part-funded by the Local Nature Innovation Fund.
How micro-granting can catalyse grassroots innovation
Mary Stevens, Experiments Programme Manager10 Jan 2023
Our Local Nature Innovation fund was an opportunity to try out a new approach to catalysing innovation. We explain why micro-granting is a useful tool for NGOs looking to nurture grassroots change.
What we learned from running a seed fund
Mandy Holden15 Dec 2022
We share our reflections on how to create an inclusive funding space geared towards experimentation and learning.
How to create safe and inclusive spaces in nature
Joanna Watson04 Dec 2022
What we learned from community organisers through the Local Nature Innovation Fund
What we learned about running local nature projects
Joanna Watson04 Dec 2022
The joys and tears shared by the community organisers who benefited from the Local Nature Innovation Fund.
“10x Greener - it’s not just about growing veg”
Ciaran Biggins29 Jun 2022
Ciaran Biggins reflects on ten things he’s learned from reviewing our current 10xGreener projects.
What I think about when we think about impact
Christian Graham07 Jun 2022
Christian Graham reflects on some ideas for measuring the impact of our work
Re-generation thinkers
Mary Stevens02 Mar 2022
How might we create a cohort of early career researchers to connect with activists and explore new thinking and test ideas?
Why we need to get better at sharing knowledge and expertise
Mary Stevens22 Nov 2021
Mary Stevens reflects on why tapping the experience of activists and experts can be so challenging and how to make connections easier.
How CSE engaged local people in community energy project
Joanna Watson28 Jun 2021
Harriet Sansom from CSE talks frankly about her experience of running Powering Up, a community engagement project across 3 communities, what they learned through taking an experimental approach and why there are invaluable lessons for others with similar ambitions.
How do we create the conditions to drive transformation?
Mary Stevens29 Apr 2021
Mary Stevens reflects on how to facilitate radical change to meet the climate and nature crises.