Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Cultural Values and Sustainable Consumption Policy in Poland

Why generic sustainability policies often fail—and what Poland’s cultural profile teaches us about designing interventions that actually work December 2024 When Poland recorded the highest household energy expenditure in Europe in 2018—8.0% of total spending compared to an EU average of 3.9%—the policy response seemed straightforward: replicate successful energy efficiency programs from Germany or Scandinavia. … Read more

Catch up on the launch of the 1.5-Degree Lifestyles series – A Climate for Sufficiency

Our partners at Hot or Cool Institute have just launched the 2025 update of their influential 1.5-Degree Lifestyles series, titled A Climate for Sufficiency. This important research explores how our lifestyles—shaped by infrastructure, policy, and culture—must transform to align with planetary limits. If you missed their launch event, Hot or Cool has shared the following … Read more