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The Disrupted Mind: How the mind works in a crisis
Disruptive crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine war or the numerous climate-related extreme weather events have profound impacts on societal mindsets. When they occur, narratives, norms, emotions and other…
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The Six Mindset Factors
Mindsets are difficult to describe and are not exactly tangible. They are deep, assumed, often composite and complex, subconscious thinking patterns that shape how we make sense of the world…
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Seven ideas on how to campaign for system change during the Corona Crisis
While the corona crisis presents an opportunity for the civil society organizations, activists, and other change-makers to create deep system change, it is difficult to know where to start and how to do this. Let's be honest, we are all confused. We at Mindworks wrote this article as an inspiration piece for our colleagues at…
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Pride and Purpose: Empowering Communities in Disasters
Over the past two weeks, devastating floods have hit parts of Europe, China and India, a stark reminder of the increasing frequency of extreme weather events driven by climate change. Yet, in these most difficult of times, when communities are struck by disaster, something very special happens: people come together to help each other like…
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Embracing an age of uncertainty
There is no doubt we are living in uncertain times. Whilst it may feel overwhelming, uncertainty also offers powerful moments for changemakers to create new, regenerative systems and cultures. Yet…
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10 Recommendations on How to Campaign on Energy When Everybody Is Thinking about War
We propose ten recommendations for campaigners to strengthen their energy advocacy in Europe. These are rooted in four future scenarios of how public perceptions and mindsets around European energy independence could evolve…
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Despite Beijing’s net zero pledge and BYD’s success, China’s big carmakers delay decarbonization
The majority of China’s top carmakers have no plans to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles despite public statements that echo Beijing’s net zero pledges.
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New Toyota Prius model not a solution to the climate crisis: Greenpeace
Today Toyota has released its fifth model of the Prius. Response from Greenpeace East Asia climate and energy campaigner Daniel Read, based in Tokyo:
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Greenpeace Borrow and Return Cup Program: “Give Me Five & Gift You $5”
As a reusable cup borrow and return system pioneer, Greenpeace kickstarted the “Borrow and Return Cup Program” this summer. The program was widely supported and we are delighted to announce the expansion to more districts and to more than 30 independent and chain coffee shops!
