People, Place Purpose

Executive Summary

People, Place, Purpose: Case Studies of Public Engagement on Climate Change is a comprehensive report from Climate Outreach that showcases fourteen impactful stories of climate engagement across the UK and beyond.

Through these diverse case studies, the document explores how thoughtful and inclusive public engagement can lead to more effective climate policy, inspired community action, and stronger societal resilience.

From citizens’ assemblies in London to participatory budgeting in global cities, each story demonstrates how involving people directly in climate-related decisions helps create solutions that are not only more effective, but more equitable and grounded in lived experience.

The report is both a practical resource and a call to action. It argues that public engagement is not a luxury or afterthought, but a vital component of successful climate strategy—especially in times of political and economic uncertainty.

With tools like deliberative democracy, immersive arts, and legislative theatre, these case studies illustrate what’s possible when we prioritize collaboration, local context, and trust-building.

Climate Outreach’s goal is clear: to equip policymakers, funders, and community leaders with real-world examples of how engaging people meaningfully can accelerate progress toward a just and ambitious green transition.

Read it here.