Rapid prototyping weeks help us decide, from a number of different possible climate focused-projects, which to take forward.
We explore potential solutions and invite input from experts in each area, and by the end of each week we produce a mock-up of what a finished project could look like – we then move on to the next focus.
Once we’ve made six prototypes, we’ll decide which one/s to take forward, using everything we’ve learned. We’ve documented our discussions and learnings as we go along, so others can take up any good ideas that we don’t develop further ourselves.

Prototyping week 1: Council procurement as a lever for local climate action
The key question: How might digital services enable councils to reduce emissions through procurement?
The summary report: https://research.mysociety.org/publications/prototyping-procurement
The prototype: https://mysociety.github.io/contract-countdown/
Other resources:
- Situation analysis (Google Slides)
- End of week presentation (Google Slides)
- Results of interactive exercises (Miro)
Prototyping week 2: Conditional commitment around home energy
The key question: How might digital services enable local climate action on energy through conditional commitment?
The summary report: https://research.mysociety.org/publications/prototyping-home-energy
The prototype: https://mysociety.github.io/neighbourhood-warmth
Other resources:
- Situation analysis (Google Slides)
- End of week presentation (Google Slides)
- Results of interactive exercises (Miro)
Prototyping week 3: Access to nature
The key question: How might digital services enable local emissions reduction through improved access to nature?
The summary report: https://research.mysociety.org/publications/prototyping-nature
The prototype: https://mysociety.github.io/street-seed/
Other resources:
- Situation analysis (Google Slides)
- End of week presentation (Google Slides)
- Results of interactive exercises (Miro)
Prototyping week 4: Fair transition and the world of work
The key question: How might technology play a part in enabling a fair transition to a world that’s reducing climate risks and harm?
The summary report: https://research.mysociety.org/publications/prototyping-work
The prototype: https://mysociety.github.io/your-green-future/
Other resources:
- Situation analysis (Google Slides)
- End of week presentation (Google Slides)
- Results of interactive exercises (Miro)
Prototyping week 5: Energy efficiency in the private rented sector
The key questions: How might we use digital services to improve energy efficiency in the private rented sector?
Read more about the week, here.
The summary report: https://research.mysociety.org/publications/prototyping-rental-energy
The prototype: https://mysociety.github.io/renters-energy-checklist/
Other resources:
- Situation analysis (Google Slides)
- End of week presentation (Google Slides)
- Results of interactive exercises (Miro)
Prototyping week 6: Data sharing for climate campaign organisations
The key questions: How might we use data to make local engagement, influencing, and organising around climate action stronger, more focussed, and more sustainable?
The summary report: https://research.mysociety.org/publications/prototyping-data
The prototype: https://mysociety.github.io/local-intelligence-hub
Other resources: