Social visions for a low-carbon future

Social visions for a low-carbon future Social visions for a low-carbon future CAST is a global hub for understanding the role of people in shaping a positive low-carbon future. [...] 6 — SOCIAL VISIONS FOR A LOW-CARBON FUTURE ENVISIONING A LOW-CARBON FUTURE We aimed to explore what feasible and Building on established techniques for desirable low-carbon futures might look like engaging publics with climate and energy with members of the public in the UK, China topics8,9,10,11, deliberative visioning workshops and Sweden. [...] Covering how futures might were designed with the aim of providing an evolve across the four lifestyle areas (food, open space for participants to explore and shopping, travel and heating), we discussed engage with new, unfamiliar or challenging a range of options for achieving lifestyles possibilities and reflexive discussions around choices compatible with a 1.5oC future and the future of everyd. [...] Low-carbon lifestyle preferences • Medium-sized apartment • Reduced meat and balanced diet • Local holidays • Public transport for shorter distances SOCIAL VISIONS FOR A LOW-CARBON FUTURE — 27 Chengdu has developed into a high-tech city with a well-working public transport system and a lot of green spaces. [...] Low-carbon lifestyle preferences • Sharing economy • Community growing of food • Travelling less every day • Public transport for short and long distances 34 — SOCIAL VISIONS FOR A LOW-CARBON FUTURE Adam, 45 Thoughts on low-carbon living Following a minimalist lifestyle, Adam likes making He shares a spacious apartment use of the sharing economy and makes sure stuff with his friends in the city ce.