A public dialogue and nationally representative survey on attitudes to research involving Animals Containing Human Material (ACHM). Conducted in May-August 2010 by a consortium led by Ipsos MORI. [1]

The UK government’s “Big Energy Shift” sought to better understand public views on carbon and energy savings at a domestic level. Nine citizen forums were held across the UK, assessing appeals and barriers of technology uptake, funding options and future policy.

UK research councils, BBSRC and EPSRC, commissioned a public dialogue into synthetic biology. 160 members of the public and 41 experts took part in workshops aiming to engage the public on the issue and allow future policy to reflect public views, concerns and aspirations.

The DECC commissioned a series of public and stakeholder workshops addressing the issue of radioactive waste management, with the purpose of gaining feedback to improve the selection process for the siting of geological disposal facility.

The UK government commissioned a public dialogue on industrial biotechnology (IB). A two-part citizen jury involving 48 participants sought to assess and understand public perceptions around IB. It found IB was relatively unknown and conjured negative or intimidating connotations. [1]

The LCCC was a two-year programme in which 22 community projects across the UK implemented various low carbon technologies, community engagement and behaviour change strategies to deliver a low carbon economy.

The NERC carried out a public dialogue to explore the views of the public in relation to geoengineering [1].

The Human Genetics Commission established a Citizen’s Inquiry into forensic use of DNA and the UK’s National DNA Database. In 2008 two panels of 30 citizens took part in the inquiry, resulting in a draft report outlining their views [1].

The Living with Environmental Change partnership launched a Citizens' Advisory Forum to bring public attitudes and values into its strategic decision making processes. The Forum addressed flooding, climate change adaptation and governance in relation to climate change. [1].

The UK government commissioned a public dialogue on industrial biotechnology (IB). A two-part citizen jury involving 48 participants sought to assess and understand public perceptions around IB. It found IB was relatively unknown and conjured negative or intimidating connotations. [1]