About Us
Heartland UK/Europe is the European arm of The Heartland Institute, one of the world’s most prominent free-market think tanks known for advancing skepticism about man-made climate change and promoting policies that support individual liberty and economic freedom.
With a strong foundation of science-based research, Heartland UK/Europe is committed to pushing back against climate alarmism, overregulation, and ideologically driven initiatives like Net Zero. Led by Executive Director Lois Perry, we are strategically positioned in London to engage directly with policymakers in the United Kingdom and across Europe, providing them with evidence-based resources to shape forward-thinking, freedom-oriented policies.
For over 40 years, The Heartland Institute has played a leading role in global policy debates, working with hundreds of respected climate scientists, economists, and policy experts to challenge regulatory overreach and support growth-focused solutions. Heartland has hosted 15 International Conferences on Climate Change in the United States, Europe, and Australia, offering a platform for rigorous scientific discussion and transatlantic collaboration.
Through initiatives like the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC), launched in 2008 as a counterbalance to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), The Heartland Institute has established itself as a key player in promoting balanced and evidence-driven climate discourse.
The launch of Heartland UK/Europe marks an exciting new chapter for advancing these principles on a global scale. By uniting leaders, thinkers, and policymakers from both sides of the Atlantic, we aim to foster vital dialogue and implement bold solutions that prioritize individual empowerment, economic growth, and freedom.
Our Mission
At Heartland UK/Europe, we believe in the principles of:
- Individual Liberty: Reducing unnecessary regulations and empowering individuals and communities.
- Economic Prosperity: Promoting policies that encourage growth, innovation, and opportunity.
- Science-Based Policy: Providing research and resources grounded in rigorous scientific evidence to challenge alarmist narratives.
Our Team
Lois Perry
Executive Director of Heartland UK/Europe
Lois Perry is the Executive Director of Heartland UK/Europe. She is a former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and the founder of Car26, an organization opposed to Great Britain’s headlong direction of Net Zero by 2030.
Ms. Perry joined The Heartland Institute as the Executive Director of Heartland UK/Europe in 2024.