Mindfulness, compassion and the climate crisis – removing roadblocks and reconnecting to what really matters

A blog by Ruth Ormston reflecting on the COP27 summit, and the urgent need for inner development to support external solutions to the climate crisis. Read more

MI reflections

Blogs reflecting on particular policy issues relating to mindfulness and compassion.

Picture credit: Matjaz Krivic / Climate Visuals Countdown

Mindfulness, compassion and the climate crisis – removing roadblocks and reconnecting to what really matters

A blog by Ruth Ormston reflecting on the COP27 summit, and the urgent need for inner development to support external solutions to the climate crisis. Read more

Latest

Mindfulness in Westminster - report launch

A summary of the report of the Mindfulness in Westminster report, held in the Speaker's State Rooms in parliament on 13 September 2023.
Mindfulness in Westminster: Reflections from UK Politicians

Report summarising views of MPs and Peers on the impact of mindfulness training in the British Parliament
New Director Announcement

An announcement regarding the Mindfulness Initiative's incoming director, Richard Edwards.
Health Promotion and Mindfulness - a briefing paper from the MI and the IHPE

A joint briefing paper produced by the Mindfulness Initiative and the Institute of Health Promotion and Education, providing a summary of the field and five key policy recommendations.

Reconnection: Meeting the Climate Crisis Inside Out

A report on the relevance of mindfulness and compassion practices to the widespread disconnection from self, others and nature at the root of the climate crisis.
Mindful Nation UK report (and translations)

The first policy document of its kind, investigating the potential for mindfulness-based interventions across various domains of public policy. Published on behalf of the UK Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group.
Who we are
Mindfulness: Developing Agency in Urgent Times

Multiple interconnected crises call for skilful response on a global scale - but our capacity for intentional action in our collective best interest is underdeveloped and increasingly undermined. This paper opens a dialogue on the contribution of evidence-based mindfulness training to individual and collective agency.
Implementing Mindfulness in Schools: An Evidence-Based Guide

This comprehensive guide is written by MI education policy co-leads Professor Katherine Weare and Adrian Bethune after extensive consultation with an expert steering group. The guide will be a key resource for all teachers, educators and SLT members interested in implementing mindfulness within their schools.
What is mindfulness?
Jobs

Job vacancies at The Mindfulness Initiative, UK.
Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group

The Mindfulness Initiative provides the secretariat for the UK Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group (MAPPG) and helps politicians to inquire into applications in public policy.
What we do

The Mindfulness Initiative bridges contemplative practice and public policy, championing the inner dimension of social change.
Building the case for mindfulness in the workplace

A toolkit to help you pull together the rationale and evidence for mindfulness training in workplace contexts, with practical advice for launching and developing your initiative.

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