From Forum to COP: How Students Are Shaping My Agenda
This week, I had the opportunity to meet with students at the Sustainability Forum, hosted by Sustainable UCL and myself, to discuss your climate concerns, explore ideas, and outline urgent climate action initiatives.
Get published in a ground-breaking sustainability book
Researchers at UCL are writing a book on how sustainability is being pursued in the global higher education sector.They are giving you the opportunity to contribute to this by writing a short paragraph describing and sharing your thoughts on parts of UCL’s campus or your UCL experience.
COP28 Sustainability Forum Calls for Urgent Climate Action
At the COP28 Student Sustainability Forum, students came together with the UCL COP28 team to discuss what action needs to be taken to go further and faster, in the race to net zero.
Growing one’s own food is a good starting point to talk about climate action
To someone who knows nothing about your society, how would you describe it to them in a couple of sentences?We are a group of students passionate in getting our hands dirty to grow food and appreciate nature.
The biggest challenge for climate action is climate inaction
To someone who knows nothing about your society, how would you describe it to them in a couple of sentences?The Environmental Law and Life Sciences society is an interdisciplinary society that combines law and science to address climate change issues.
'Change begins within our own communities'
To someone who knows nothing about your society, how would you describe it to them in a couple of sentences?The UCL Climate Action Society aims to bring students together to take action on climate change at our university and beyond, through campaigns, events and socials, all whilst
‘Innovative solutions emerge from fresh perspectives’
What is Engineers Without Borders Society all about?Our society’s aim is to inspire, upskill and drive change. I have been actively involved with Engineers Without Borders for three years.
‘I’m committed to making a positive difference in the world’
What do you think are the biggest challenges for young people today when it comes to climate change?I think there's a strong sense of urgency as the youth today will bear the long-term consequences of climate change, so the pressure to make a difference can be quite daunting.
'Climate change is the most pressing global issue'
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