Contents

1 Introduction 6

2 Current state and barriers to public engagement 8

2.1 Opinions about net zero 8

2.2 Barriers to engagement 8

2.3 Existing forms of engagement 11

2.4 Devolved perspectives on public engagement 17

3 Supporting and enabling effective public engagement 20

3.1 Ensure messaging is clear, positive and easy to understand 20

3.2 Refer to co-benefits 21

3.3 People-centred, two-way engagement 22

3.4 Place-based engagement 23

3.5 Government leadership 24

3.6 Well timed, early, and ongoing engagement 24

3.7 Evaluation and monitoring 25

4 Future opportunities and risks 27