Net Zero Meets Nostalgia: Decarbonising the Heritage Sector with Nishit Srivastava

In the second episode of Speaking of Research, a podcast from the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, we meet Nishit Srivastava, a doctoral researcher from the University of Portsmouth to talk about his cutting-edge research on sustainability transitions in the UK heritage sector.Nishit unpacks the complex challenge of decarbonising historical buildings and artefacts—essential components of the nation’s cultural fabric and economy. Using Cumberland Lodge as an example, he explores how policies can be designed to help this traditionally fragmented sector move toward Net Zero.Nishit’s interdisciplinary approach includes a problematizing literature review, semi-structured interviews, and social network analysis to understand policy dynamics and stakeholder relationships.You can read a transcript of the conversation here.* Episode correction at 2:04 Nishit meant to say "1 in every 4 UK homes is a historical home"Find out more about the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership at southcoastdtp.ac.ukThis is a Research Podcasts production.Credits:Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research PodcastsGuest: Nishit Srivastava, University of PortsmouthProducer: Krissie Brighty-Glover, Research PodcastsEditor: Anton Jarvis, Research PodcastsTranscripts: Lauren White, Research Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.