The UK Government has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 68% by 2030 under the Paris Agreement. In PAICE, the team works with the UK Committee on Climate Change to apply systems thinking and participatory approaches to deepen this grand challenge. This presentation shares key insights from the transport, building, energy, and food sectors—highlighting how their interconnections impact health equity. The cross-sectoral insights aim to support integrated systems policies that address both mitigation and adaptation goals, emphasizing the critical role of health in achieving a just and effective transition to net zero. The discussion will be joined by Dr Irene Pluchinotta and Professor Nici Zimmermann from the team. 

Dr Koko Zhou:

Koko Zhou is a research fellow at UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering. She is a systems scientist in sustainable urban environment decision-making. Her research integrates complex systems interactions into strategic management and public policies. She uses interdisciplinary approaches and systems science methods, including systems mapping and modelling. Her work spans environmental topics and policies, including social housing, urban regeneration, water neutrality, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and health equity.