The UK has become the first nation to declare a ‘climate emergency’, but will raising an alarmist tone inspire action? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Ezra Markowitz, a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, to learn how different types of eco messaging influence people’s behaviours.

As the global population continues to soar and environmental issues multiply, the ReGen Villages project may have the answer to curbing the eco-impact. Piloted by Danish architectural collaborative EFFEKT, the sharing, caring ethos of self-sufficient communities is now going viral.

An art exhibition commissioned by Octopus Energy is promoting awareness of the climate crisis. In an age of ad fatigue, brands that crowdsource their narratives from consumers can prompt important conversations and position themselves as in-touch with people’s priorities.

More than two-fifths of Britons prefer to buy British regardless of the cost, mainly for environmental reasons. However, consumers are often confused about where the products they buy are being produced, leaving room for brands to show off their Made in Britain credentials.