Research, engagement and facilitation for a participatory net zero transition.

Photo credit: Southmead Hospital’s Nature Recovery Ranger

Supporting participation and democracy.

Our Vision

The transition to Net Zero needs to be participatory, democratic, and socially just. The directors of Praxis Research bring together a combined 30 years of experience in social research, public participation, community energy, social enterprise development and facilitation.

We believe in pragmatic, fun and engaging approaches to weaving a social fabric that can respond to the climate emergency in a way that is inclusive and compassionate.

We are proud to be early adopters of the Bristol Just Transition Declaration.

Project Examples

  • Cartoon of a yellow car, a recumbent bicycle, and a wheelchair user waiting at a zebra crossing.

    Community Transport Vision

    We have heard time and again that Bristol needs better transport. We were delighted to support the Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership to develop a Bristol Transport Vision based on Community Climate Action Plans.

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  • Four people sit in an allotment space, surrounded by thriving green plants. The people are writing on post-it notes and chatting.

    Bristol School of Commoning

    ‘The commons’ refers to shared resources – beyond the state and the market – that enable us to survive and thrive. We run courses exploring how to manage commons effectively, based on evidence.

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  • Two residents standing, looking at a City Speaks exhibition in J3 Library in Bristol. The exhibition celebrates environmental action by residents.

    City Speaks

    Across Bristol, people from all walks of life are taking action towards a more resilient future. This collection of videos and posters tells local stories of courage, determination and ingenuity.

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  • Five young people are discussing something very animatedly.

    Mock COP

    Young people have an essential role to play in our climate future. We designed and hosted a model climate conference to give Bristol sixth formers a space to make their voices heard.

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  • A map of the Bristol area with small green quotation boxes dotted over it.

    Bristol Public Opinion

    Bold Leadership, radical action – We asked Bristol residents what they think about the climate emergency, and what steps they want from those in power.

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  • Rows of houses in Bristol city, taken from the sky.

    Democracy in City Leap

    The City Leap partnership is a key step in Bristol’s journey towards becoming carbon neutral. We are exploring how this could be an opportunity to put democracy and justice at the heart of our city’s Net Zero strategy.

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Photo Credit: Camille Straatman

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.