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COP26

UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021

Climate talks in the UK

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

The climate talks will be 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 will work to agree coordinated action to tackle climate change and protect the planet for future generations.

Working together for our planet

COP26 provides 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

In the run up to COP26, 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.

Events

Find out what events about climate change involving Newcastle University are taking place.

Latest news

Leading the way in developing clean maritime technology

Two University and industry projects have been backed by the Department of Transport (DfT) as winners of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition.

Citizens’ assemblies promote political debate and decision making

More citizens’ assemblies would enable the public to complement the role of Select Committees and contribute to the scrutiny of government on important topic like climate change.

Working with BritishVolt to explore R&D and education collaborations

An agreement between Britishvolt, the UK’s foremost investor in lithium-ion battery cell technologies, and three leading Universities will provide support in education and R&D to enhance innovation.

Newcastle ranked in the global top 20 for sustainable development

Newcastle University has been recognised as a global leader of sustainable development in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021.

Climate Change Catastrophe!

A new show about climate change, made by children, for grown-ups

Transforming crop and timber production could reduce extinction by 40%

Ensuring sustainability of crop and timber production would mitigate the key drivers of terrestrial wildlife decline, making up 40% of the overall extinction risk of amphibians, birds and mammals.

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.