Universities and the climate emergency: action following COP26

In the wake of COP26, it is more evident than ever before that the world needs to take radical action to tackle the climate crisis.

Universities have long been leaders in climate research, providing society with both a clear picture of the challenge as well as technological solutions to mitigate climate change.

But what further steps can be taken? How can universities decarbonise their campuses in the short-term while building credible and ambitions plans to tackle Scope 3 emissions in the long-term? And how can universities work with government effectively to ensure that the sector gets the support it needs to achieve this?

This two-day, online conference will be exploring these issues in-depth, providing delegates with practical, actionable steps that your institution can take to become more sustainable. We will also be exploring ways to engage with your student and staff body on this pertinent topic, and enhance the student experience.

Includes a keynote address on day two, "Green jobs for the future" by ECCI director Professor David Reay, Professor of Carbon Management and Education, Edinburgh University.

In this keynote, you will hear about findings from the recent publication of the Green Jobs taskforce report and in particular how universities can contribute to bridging the skills gap that is needed to drive a green recovery post covid-19 and reach net zero by 2050.