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COP27 at Lancaster University

Finding solutions to the Climate Emergency

In November 2022, the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) will be held in Egypt. Last year, for COP26, we held a week of events promoting sustainable behaviour and academic research, and this year, we wanted to build on that to show all the work that is happening at Lancaster.

Throughout the weeks surrounding COP27, we shared news about our research and insight from our world-leading academic experts. We also showcased our campus operations and demonstrated how we are making a difference at Lancaster University.

COP27 Events

Sustainability Event

Sustainability at Lancaster Event

On 1st November 2022, we held a Sustainability at Lancaster event to discuss initiatives across the University, strategic objectives and progress so far on our sustainability goals. Attended by both staff and students, we agreed to run more of these events throughout the year to update on progress and encourage more people to join in with the work being done.

Jonathan Mills with his bike on campus

Guided cycle to campus

Our Sustainability Manager Jonathan Mills, took students and staff on guided cycle rides to show off the lovely route along the canal and cycle paths to campus. Alongside this was a second-hand and upcycled bike sale and information on bike safety.

ECOShop

Green Lancaster brought their annual ECOShop to the heart of campus to sell pre-loved household items to new students. As part of their Don't Ditch It project, the shop sells items that previous students have donated when they leave their accommodation in Summer.

Don’t Ditch It 2022 edition has been the most successful to date, with over 31 tonnes of items redistributed to charities and students so far, and over £7,600 of ECOShop revenue to reinvest into Green Lancaster projects.

An illustration with people exploring against a bsckground of colourful flowers

The 2022 Festival of Social Science

Throughout October and November we explored the world of social science. It was an opportunity for anyone to explore topics relating to social science – from health and wellbeing to crime, equality, education and identity

The Festival is led and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), which supports research and training in social science subjects.

Lancaster events

Lancaster's research into a sustainable future

Insights from our academic experts

Dr Katherine Ellsworth-Krebs

Sustainability with Professor David Tyfield

In the lead-up to COP27 in November, and with the imperative climate emergency, we thought we would speak to some of the talented minds at Lancaster about their areas of research within sustainability, and what they would like to see focused on in this wide-reaching topic.

This week, we have spoken to Professor David Tyfield, Professor of Sustainable Transitions & Political Economy at Lancaster Environment Centre.
Dr Manoj Roy

Sustainability with Dr Manoj Roy

In the lead-up to COP27 in November, and with the imperative climate emergency, we thought we would speak to some of the talented minds at Lancaster about their areas of research within sustainability, and what they would like to see focused on in this wide-reaching topic.

This week, we have spoken to Dr Manoj Roy, a lecturer in sustainability at Lancaster Environment Centre.
Dr Michael Stead

Sustainability with Dr Michael Stead

In the lead-up to COP27 in November, and with the imperative climate emergency, we thought we would speak to some of the talented minds at Lancaster about their areas of research within sustainability, and what they would like to see focused on in this wide-reaching topic.

This week, we have spoken to Dr Michael Stead, a Lecturer in Sustainable Design Futures.
Dr Ana Rute Costa

Sustainability with Dr Ana Rute Costa

In the lead-up to COP27 in November, and with the imperative climate emergency, we thought we would speak to some of the talented minds at Lancaster about their areas of research within sustainability, and what they would like to see focused on in this wide-reaching topic.

This week, we have spoken to Dr Ana Rute Costa, course leader for the BA (Hons) Architecture course, a brand-new degree at Lancaster University with the first cohort of students graduating in 2022/23.
Professor Ian Dodd

Sustainability with Professor Ian Dodd

In the lead-up to COP27 in November, and with the imperative climate emergency, we thought we would speak to some of the talented minds at Lancaster about their areas of research within sustainability, and what they would like to see focused on in this wide-reaching topic.

This week, we have spoken to Professor Ian Dodd, a Professor of Sustainable Agriculture.
Dr Katherine Ellsworth-Krebs

Sustainability with Dr Katherine Ellsworth-Krebs

In the lead-up to COP27 in November, and with the imperative climate emergency, we thought we would speak to some of the talented minds at Lancaster about their areas of research within sustainability, and what they would like to see focused on in this wide-reaching topic.

This week, we have spoken to Dr Katherine Ellsworth-Krebs, a Senior Researcher in Sustainability.

More News

COP26 event

COP26 at Lancaster University

Learn more about our COP26 at Lancaster Festival last year, including a roundup of the week and highlights of our events.

COP26 at Lancaster University