Reaching net zero will require vast changes. Infrastructure will have to upgrade, businesses will need to shift to low-carbon technologies and the government will have to make big changes to how we power our economy, heat our homes, and travel.

But how will this impact our everyday activities? And will the public be willing to take action and do their bit to save the planet? How do we avoid ‘nanny state’ interference and instead give people tools to take personal responsibility?

Will we have to stop eating meat or stop going on holidays abroad? Is there a way of getting to net zero that doesn’t involve us all drastically changing how we live? 

We were joined by a panel of experts from the world of energy, policy and behavioural science on day two of the Conservative Party Conference. The session was held in partnership with the Conservative Environment Network and Smart Energy GB.