If you wonder about UK public preparedness for the energy transition and awareness around a critical device for decarbonization - heatpumps, look no further: Nesta got your back.

Lots of data about hurdles but also 1/4 of ppl are open to heatpumps. Let’s give them a chance🔌

We have a new Nesta data story up this morning, looking at the latest intel on what the public think about heat pumps. By the fab Lauren Orso.

Here's a quick thread with nice charts...
nesta.org.uk/data-visualisa…

New research from our collective Intelligence team & UN Development has found untapped potential to accelerate climate action. This first-of-its-kind research looks at how collective intelligence is being used to adapt & mitigate climate change in the Global South➡️bit.ly/3Qio1Cj

'This study really highlights the severity of obesity in Wales, and really does suggest more action is needed to address this,' said Jonathan Bone, author of the research. - Nesta's Jono Bone in BBC News (UK) talking about our new analysis of obesity in Wales ⬇️

A few thoughts in The New Statesman on how to do Mission-Driven Government🧵 newstatesman.com/spotlight/2024…

Announcement 📣 We’re launching an art design challenge in partnership with University of the Arts London to reimagine and design the look of traditional heat pumps with art students. We'll be sharing the results later this year 👀

🎨 Find out more about the project ➡️ bit.ly/4aTjRsM

'Mission-driven government, done correctly, could make our institutions of government more ambitious & more capable of learning and innovation.'

Nesta CEO Ravi Gurumurthy for the The New Statesman on opportunities & drawbacks of Labour's mission-driven approach bit.ly/3UpYidO

Did you know that replacing your gas boiler with a greener alternative is one of the best things you can do for the planet?

This #EarthDay2024 start your switch to clean heat by booking a visit to see a heat pump near you in just 3 easy steps ➡️ VisitAHeatPump.com