Author: Stuart Mitchell

UK public think funding positive social and environmental change is needed “now more than ever”

Stuart Mitchell

In the wake of devastating global conflicts, ongoing climate disaster and global politics reaching new extremes, new research from Triodos Bank UK reveals how the UK public is fearful of the future and anxious to support a better world – yet are overlooking the potential of using their personal finances to bring about positive change. Polling of 2,000 UK adults reveals that 81% of people are concerned about the future of the world, while seven in 10 (68%) think we need positive social and environmental change now more than ever.…

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Multi-sport field with water storage and cooling system in The Hague

Stuart Mitchell

Moerwijk, a neighbourhood in the Southwest region of The Hague is inaugurating in April 2025 the first multifunctional field of the Hague with a cooling down system and water management storage beneath the playing surface. Formed by 2 fields, it will store between 1200 and 1400 m3 water. This will create a cooling system in summer and it solves the flood problems from the past when large volumes of rain could not drain properly. Sustainable Sports Fields  Klaas Wapstra is the civil engineer and work planner working for the City…

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Hear from Meera Syal CBE at the IPA Talent & Diversity Conference 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Acclaimed actor, screenwriter and author Meera Syal CBE, will join the IPA Talent & Diversity Conference for a fireside chat with McCann & McCann Worldgroup’s Harjot Singh to explore Meera’s thoughts on creativity, persistent societal inequalities and lessons from her unique journey into the creative industries. Elsewhere at the half-day hybrid conference, Unite at OMG’s Serhat Ekinci will present new IPA research into the extent of adland’s ageism problem before a panel including John Doe’s Mercy Abel, Insight and Strategy Consultant Anna Sampson and Columnist Jan Gooding analyse the findings…

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UNESCO and Nestlé to support 100 youth projects worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

Recently UNESCO and Nestlé signed an agreement to support 100 youth projects around the world through grants, training, mentoring and networking. A budget of more than USD 1.7M will be mobilized. UNESCO has a 20-year track-record of empowering young people to drive positive change and supporting them in responding to societal issues and crises. The Organization produces knowledge and tools, such as the UNESCO Toolbox for Youth Policy and Programming, supports youth policies, and coordinates global youth networks such as the UNESCO Global Youth Community and the UNESCO Youth Climate Action…

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Britain on fast track to net zero with early access to £4 billion infrastructure investment

Stuart Mitchell

British renewable energy projects will be connected quicker thanks to new Ofgem rules granting early access to almost £4 billion of investment for crucial transmission equipment and services.  The regulator’s new Advanced Procurement Mechanism (APM) will unblock supply chains by allowing Britain’s electricity transmission owners (TOs) to buy essential equipment – such as switchgear, cables and steel – years in advance of when it is needed.  This streamlined process will ensure green-lit projects are ready to break ground as soon as planning approval is granted, allowing TOs to avoid delays,…

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