Our work

We have several ongoing strands of work, coordinated by a small steering committee.

Through our activities, we aim to showcase the UK’s efforts on climate change to the international community, demonstrate the power of UK universities and world-leading science in innovation in contributing to the changes necessary, and exemplify how UK universities can work together on this important shared priority.

Our work areas

Policy engagement

Conduct outreach and consultation with policymakers, such as UK government officials, to facilitate the dissemination and development of evidence for climate action

Support capacity building across the academic community, through ad hoc training and secondment opportunities

International

Promote international knowledge sharing, collaboration and capacity building to expand the impact of universities in the context of UNFCCC negotiations, through engagement with other academic networks and host country institutions.

Strengthen engagement with international climate and nature fora across the UK research and higher education community

 

Education and skills 

Raise the profile of university in supporting green jobs/future jobs 

Promote collaborative initiatives aimed at strengthening action across the higher education sector

Innovation 

Showcase and facilitate knowledge sharing on the role of universities in advancing innovation and entrepreneurship

Develop innovative opportunities to engage the broader UK public in climate solutions

Net zero universities

Foster collaborative activities to develop guidance, share and realise good practice across the network and key sector bodies focused on HEIs delivering a resilient net zero transition for their own institution

Connect people supporting our institutions net zero transition and seek to facilitate alignment between operational and academic approaches

 

Briefings

We coordinate and publish briefing papers to share evidence on key climate change topics, written by more than 100 authors from across our member universities. 

Case studies

We highlight case studies of best practice in climate action from our member universities.

Latest news

Blog: Academia-policy partnerships to combat climate crisis

Blog: Academia-policy partnerships to combat climate crisis

In this blog, Yasemin Didem Aktas, Associate Professor of Applied Materials and Structures at University College London, reflects on her recent secondment at the Government Office for Science and the value of academia-policy partnership. Read more

UUCN panel event for London Climate Action Week

UUCN panel event for London Climate Action Week

The UUCN is hosting a panel event at London Climate Action Week 2024! Join us on Tuesday 25 June, 4:00 - 5:30pm at the Royal Institution. As a hub for knowledge, training, and innovation, the ... Read more

Climate innovation: what role can universities play?

Climate innovation: what role can universities play?

Ahead of Innovation Zero, UUCN co-chair Alyssa Gilbert shares her perspective on the importance of universities in climate innovation.  Read more

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