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Wild ideas

When studies showed even images of nature could have a positive effect on wellbeing, Graphic Rewilding, a public art venture on a grand scale, was born.
5 Dec 2023 Lee Baker
Illustrated scene of a garden with various colorful flowers, including chrysanthemums and lavender, against a yellow background. A butterfly hovers above the blossoms. The sky is cloudy, adding a soft, serene atmosphere.
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Hidden capital

How do we rewire national and local systems to take better account of social, cultural and environmental value in our economy?
1 Dec 2023 Tom Stratton FRSA, Stephen Jones
Illustration of a cityscape with modern buildings. Trees grow on rooftops, and wind turbines are visible. A cone-shaped glass building features a large internal tree. The sky is clear and blue.
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Hidden capital

How do we rewire national and local systems to take better account of social, cultural and environmental value in our economy?
1 Dec 2023 Tom Stratton FRSA, Stephen Jones
Illustration of a cityscape with modern buildings. Trees grow on rooftops, and wind turbines are visible. A cone-shaped glass building features a large internal tree. The sky is clear and blue.
Last Word

Last Word: action

Comedian Matt Winning on environmental action and why we all need to prepare for our personal climate journey.
20 Sep 2023 Matt Winning
Illustration of a train with the word "ACTION" on it in bold white letters. The train is stylized in black with turquoise windows and lines, moving on a track against a white background.
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Survive and thrive

Dame Jo da Silva talks about resilience as a new frontier for design that can help communities to respond and adapt to an uncertain future.
4 Sep 2023 Jo da Silva DBE RDI
A whimsical illustration depicts gnome-like creatures in an imaginative village with unique structures. The scene features bubble-like habitats, curved tunnels, and ladders, all in a palette of orange and white with dynamic activity throughout.
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Assembly required

Read about the potential impact of citizens’ assemblies on the future of political decision-making.
29 Jun 2023 Claudia Chwalisz
Illustration of a diverse group of abstract figures gathered around a table with a microphone. The figures have varied expressions and clothing, set against a white background, emphasizing animated engagement and conversation.
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Our Malawi

Read about Malawi’s tipping point in the journey towards a free and fair democracy.
28 Jun 2023 Singalilwe Chilemba
A vibrant, abstract painting features a group of colorful, stylized people holding banners with various slogans. The background is a mix of bright colors like red, yellow, blue, and green, creating a lively and dynamic scene.
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Through the Grapevine

How one organisation is ‘going deep’ on a journey to empower communities in Coventry and Warwickshire.
28 Jun 2023 Mel Smith
A person with glasses and a floral shirt speaks into a megaphone while holding notes. They stand outdoors against a blurred background with a staircase and a sculpture.
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The economics of Citizen Smith

RSA CEO Andy Haldane discusses whether Citizen Smith’s time has now come as the ‘power to the people’ rallying cry is embraced by the UK’s two main political parties.
16 Jun 2023 Andy Haldane
A teal megaphone releases three paper birds against a dark blue background. The birds are folded from sheets with red checkmarks and text, symbolizing messages or ideas taking flight.