Civic engagement

The UK faces a range of environmental challenges that require action to ensure the Government’s aims, set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan, are met. This study aims to improve Defra’s understanding of people’s values and priorities for the environment and will generate options for taking these into account in environmental policymaking.

The British Social Attitudes survey has been carried out annually since 1983 and is our longest running survey. Over 90,000 people have taken part in the study so far.

The main source of evidence for the Government on how much the public participates in digital, cultural and sporting activities.

Is there still a strong sense of community spirit and community cohesion in 21st century Britain? Our new analysis examines the issue in depth.

Understanding Society is an innovative world-leading study about 21st century UK life and how it is changing.