Bringing universities together to advance climate action
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We are a growing group of academics and professional services staff from over 90 universities and research centres working together to promote a zero carbon, resilient future.
Latest from UUCN
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
Member blog: Climate action is for all, not just the wealthy
In this blog, Hettie Moorcroft, Sam Hampton & Lorraine Whitmarsh from the University of Bath discuss misconceptions around concern about climate change, income level, and ability to take ... Read more
Announcing our partnership with Innovation Zero 2024!
The UUCN will be hosting a panel event at Innovation Zero 2024. Our panel will be focused on universities as hubs for climate innovation. It will provide insights into how UK universities are ... Read more
Our briefing papers
Assessing climate risk and strengthening resilience for UK Higher Education Institutions
This working paper will support higher education institutions to develop processes to assess their risk to their current and future climate risks, put in place plans to adapt to these risks, and ... Read more
The Urgency of Climate Mitigation for COP27 and Beyond
Ahead of COP27 in Egypt in November 2022, this UUCN briefing sets out high-level messages and summaries on why climate mitigation and adaptation must go hand in hand; that urgent action climate ... Read more