Congratulations 👏 to all Alliance members who were recognised by the QS Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 for their commitment to accelerating action on climate. We share the strategic objective for a more sustainable education for all and to encourage best practices. Well done to the University of Melbourne, UNSW, King's College London, Delft University of Technology, McGill University, The University of Auckland, University of Helsinki, Penn State University, University of Southampton, University of Hamburg, University of Exeter, University of Reading, University of Cape Town, Monash University, New York University, Macquarie University, University of Colorado Boulder, National University of Singapore, University of Sussex, Sorbonne Université USP - Universidade de São Paulo, Queen's University who were recognised within the top 100. Also, a huge congratulations 🎉 to all members of the International Universities Climate Alliance around the world who are driving positive, and solutions focused climate initiatives. Learn More 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dbtUVU9j
International Universities Climate Alliance
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The Alliance represents leading climate research universities who are committed to accelerating action on climate change
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The Climate Alliance provides a central hub for universities to share the latest climate research with the public and enable greater collaboration between leading research teams, supporting global leaders, policy makers and industry in planning for and responding to climate change.
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International Universities Climate Alliance reposted this
Hokkaido University's Sustainability Report 2024 is published! Read the comprehensive report on the environmental and societal impacts of our university's initiatives in promoting sustainability. 🌱 https://bit.ly/3Va5oD6 #HokkaidoUniversity #北海道大学 #北大 #sustainability #SDGs
Hokkaido University Sustainability Report 2024
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Are climate scientists less trusted than general scientists? Over recent decades, climate change deniers have actively worked to erode trust in climate scientists and their findings. Yet, little is known about how trust in climate scientists compares to trust in scientists overall, particularly across different countries. An international study led by UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response Research Associate Dr Omid Ghasemi has addressed this question using data from the Trust in Science and Science-Related Populism Many Labs project led by Harvard University, which surveyed over 71,000 participants across 68 countries. The study revealed a significant trust gap: in 43 of the 68 countries, trust in climate scientists was lower than trust in scientists overall. In 19 countries, no significant difference was observed, while six countries showed higher trust in climate scientists. Political ideology emerged as a key factor. In most nations, right-leaning ideologies and conservatism were stronger predictors of mistrust toward climate scientists than toward scientists in general. These ideologies were also linked to a larger trust gap favouring scientists over climate scientists. This trust gap may reflect the success of conservative countermovements in casting doubt on the credibility of climate science. Bridging this gap is critical. Trust in scientists plays a vital role in public acceptance of evidence-based recommendations, essential for accelerating climate action. The study is pending peer review. Access the preprint here: https://lnkd.in/gVuW-Eyb Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gZaReP-k Co-authors also include: Viktoria Cologna, Niels G. Mede, Samantha Stanley, Noel Strahm, Robert Ross, Mark Alfano, John R. Kerr, Mathew D. Marques, Sebastian Berger, John C. Besley, Cameron Brick, Marina Joubert, Ed Maibach, Sabina Mihelj, Ben Newell, Oreskes Naomi, Mike S. Schäfer
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📣 Join a global-scale hackathon organized by WCRP's Digital Earths lighthouse activity!! This event brings together researchers, data scientists, and innovators to collaborate on advancing kilometer-scale climate modeling and prediction and analyzing storm-resolving models. More info below. Express your interest now! #ClimateModels #ClimateScience
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For those in the climate risk space: Please consider submitting an abstract to our European Geosciences Union (EGU) session "Interdisciplinary approaches to addressing climate risks associated with weather extremes". Risk is the nexus of hazard, vulnerability, and exposure, so to tackle climate risks we need an interdisciplinary approach with input from experts in all three pillars. Here we focus on understanding, communicating, and making decisions around climate risks related to extreme weather. Topics of interest: * storyline approaches considering societal challenges alongside physical risks; * physical hazard understanding in relation to providing information to decision makers; * financial and insurance sectors’ responses to weather extremes; * impact-based forecasting and projections for risk understanding; * early-warning systems and associated decision making. The deadline for abstract submissions is 15 January. Convenors: Tim Raupach, Ben Newell, Tanya Fiedler, Olivia Martius, Matthias Röthlisberger. https://lnkd.in/g6pw_H9A
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🎓 Climate Action and Capacity Building for Higher Education Students 🎓 🔎 Check out a compilation of key insights from the recent Global Thematic Dialogue considering the leadership role universities have to play in supporting the next generation of climate and sustainability leaders. Are they playing their role? What opportunities do young people see for enhancing practice? Held online, across two sessions, academics, students, and youth leaders from across 27 countries discussed diverse and multidisciplinary perspectives. Read More 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g3xg8ZSp Hailey Campbell, Mark Ortiz, Belinda Davis, Lara Saguisag, Ritah Nakanjako, Laura Riuttanen, William Finnegan, Amy Munro-Faure, Isabelle Zhu-Maguire, Alemu Addisu, Susie Ho Care About Climate, Penn State University, Monash University, New York University, Student Energy UNSW, University of Bristol, University of Helsinki, University of Oxford, Mekelle University, The Australian National University, Cambridge Zero
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The International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA) supported the UN-Expert Group on Water & Climate Change to prepare this UN-Analytical Brief, presented at the Water for Climate Pavilion this week at COP29 on 'Water for Climate Mitigation'. The Brief draws on the IUCA study, undertaken in collaboration with the UN-Expert Group on Water & Climate Change, which was released earlier this year at the Bonn Climate Conference (SB60). #universitiescollaboratingforclimateimpact
Key points from the UN-Water Analytical Brief and session on Water for Climate Mitigation presented at the Water for Climate Pavilion during COP29: 💧 Water is essential for many key climate mitigation measures, including the clean energy transition, and both natural and artificial carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere. 💧 Not all low-carbon technologies have low water requirements. 💧 Water serves as an important strategic link between climate adaptation and climate mitigation. 💧 Understanding water availability and constraints should inform decisions on climate mitigation options and guide the design of related projects. 💧 Investment pathways for climate adaptation and mitigation should account for climate benefits and the risks of maladaptation and malmitigation. 💧 Policymakers have a crucial role in enhancing the resilience of water and energy systems in response to climate change. 💧 NDCs provide an opportunity to integrate water planning with climate strategies to support clean energy transitions. 💧 Planning and implementation of NDCs should align closely with the planning and implementation of SDG 6. 💧 Climate mitigation actions involving trade-offs with other water uses will require substantial consultation and engagement, especially in cross-border systems. 💧 Balancing the multiple uses of water, particularly as extreme hydrological events increase due to climate change, is crucial for climate adaptation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4GsJAft The recording of the session is available at: https://lnkd.in/gxbQzyr5 International Universities Climate Alliance UNSW Global Water Institute World Meteorological Organization United Nations
UN-Water Analytical Brief on Water for Climate Mitigation
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Access to both 💧 clean drinking water and 🚽 safe management of human waste and wastewater (sanitation) is increasingly recognised as a crucial component for both climate adaptation and mitigation. water@leeds recently published the first ever global guidelines for climate-resilient sanitation, launched by the Green Climate Fund, offering structured advice to member states, utilities and service providers on how to design and structure projects for climate resilient sanitation. On water day at #COP29, they would like world leaders to recognise that solutions lie in research to deepen understanding of the breadth of climate-sanitation, as well as programme-focused research that addresses challenges. Read more 🚱👇 https://lnkd.in/eYpeSEy9
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„COLDSPOT“: 2,14 Millionen Euro für die Erforschung von Treibhausgas-Senken in der Arktis! ❄️ Steigende Temperaturen, schwindende Eismassen, wärmer werdende Wasser- und Lufttemperaturen – die Auswirkungen der weltweiten Klimaveränderung zeigen sich besonders deutlich in der Arktis und beeinflussen dort auch die biogeochemischen Stoffkreisläufe im Boden. Die komplexen Prozesse, die dabei ablaufen und zur Freisetzung oder Aufnahme von Treibhausgasen in Permafrostregionen führen, wird Dr. Carolina Voigt im Rahmen eines neuen European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants erforschen. Hierfür wird die Biogeochemikerin mit Permafrostforschenden des Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung aus Potsdam und der Uni Hamburg zusammenarbeiten. Für ihr Vorhaben erhalten sie vom Europäischen Forschungsrat 2,14 Millionen Euro bis Ende Januar 2030. Artikel in den Kommentaren ⬇
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Curious about how the International Universities Climate Alliance has been engaging with COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan? The Alliance is working to support and accelerate action in several global climate policy areas. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmS6yEkR