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UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021

Climate talks in the UK

From 1-12 November 2021, the eyes of the world were on the UK as the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) took place in Glasgow.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Professor Julie Sanders, highlighted the University’s commitment to social and environment justice and shared her thoughts on COP26.

Watch our film about Newcastle University's social and environmental justice work.

You can also watch the most recent event in our Newcastle Debates series, which asked ‘How will the North East confront the climate crisis’.

Coordinated action to tackle climate change

The climate talks were the biggest international summit the UK has ever hosted, bringing together:

  • heads of state
  • climate experts
  • young people
  • civil society
  • trade unions
  • faith groups
  • indigenous peoples

Over two weeks, conference attendees worked to agree coordinated action to tackle climate change and protect the planet for future generations.

Working together for our planet

COP26 provided a focal point for collective action on climate change.

Find out more about some of the many projects related to climate change going on in the University and our wider community.

Climate Action Plan

Find out more about how we’re taking action to address the climate emergency.

Our climate research

We’re channelling our research towards combatting climate change.

Working with our partners

We are working with a range of regional, national and international partners. They share our commitment to combatting climate change.

Culture and creative arts

Our cultural practitioners are contributing to the climate change debate through creative writing, film, fine art and more.

Policy Engagement: Green Economy Summit

Find out how our region is emerging as the driving force towards the UK’s ambitious Net Zero targets.

Sustainability

Newcastle University commits to embedding social and environmental justice throughout our activity. We are taking action on the climate and ecological crises. We do this through our environmental sustainability work.

Latest news

Newcastle University ranked ‘First Class’ for sustainability

Newcastle University has achieved a First Class award in the People and Planet University League.

Comment: Using universities' land for carbon offsetting

Writing for The Conversation, Professor David Werner argues that if universities want to hit climate targets, they should use their land for carbon offsetting.

THE Awards

The University has won Outstanding Estates Team and Outstanding Technician of the Year at Times Higher Education Awards 2021.

University initiatives recognised with top sustainability awards

Two climate change and sustainability initiatives were celebrated at this year’s Green Gown awards ceremony.

Calling time on greenwashing in the asset management industry

Asset owners are claiming their place at the top of the investment chain, with a COP26 declaration of climate expectations to end the mismatch between asset manager commitments and practice.

Universities across the world take climate action ahead of COP26

Newcastle is one of 1050 universities and colleges from 68 countries that have pledged to half their emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050 at the very latest.

We need to make a contribution to deep and lasting change through our research and our teaching but also through our daily working practices as an organisation.