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Climate change and the É«ÖÐÉ«

How we are tackling climate change, through cutting emissions and embedding climate action in how we do business, leading research and high quality teaching.

Our whole institution response to climate change

On our Climate Action pages you can explore the four strands of our whole institution response to climate change in detail; Education, É«ÖÐÉ«, Footprint and Partnerships.


Climate Action

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Find out about our transformational climate action work as we implement our Climate Action Principles and embrace the concept of ‘whole institution’ change.

Our Climate Action Principles

The University declared a climate emergency in 2020 and developed principles to guide our response to it. We report on our progress through our blog and in our annual Climate Action report.


We explore different aspects of our whole institution response and the views of our community in detail on our blog.

Get involved and take action

Our University has committed to transformational change to tackle the climate crisis and, to achieve our ambitious goals, everyone needs to be part of driving change across all areas of our work and community.


Learning opportunities

Courses available to staff and students to learn more about how you can take practical action on climate change. To discuss departmental talks or bespoke training, please email climateaction@bath.ac.uk.


Climate Literacy course

Education plays a crucial role in addressing climate change. The Climate Literacy course provides an informal way to learn more about the climate crisis.

News

The latest University climate and sustainability related news, including scientific research and initiatives within the University community.


Winter Holiday Switch Off

'Switch off this winter break' on a green background

Switch off your non-essential equipment and lights this winter break and help tackle the climate crisis and save money.

Discover the best sustainable shops and cafes in Bath with this whistle stop tour blog from final year student Serena.

This year, a group of enthusiastic School of Management Master students led the way in the planning and execution of Green Week, read on to hear their insights.

Amy Thompson attended COP29 to present ActNowFilm. She offers reflections on the conference.

Dr Annie Snelson-Powell explains in The Conversation why big oil and gas firms might support the Paris climate agreement and its strategy benefits

Upcoming Events

Find out about upcoming events which explore responses to the Climate Emergency.


15 Jan 2025 3.00pm 2 West , É«ÖÐÉ«

Come along to discover more about Green Impact, and how you can get involved to be part of an exciting wave of transformational change!

30 Jan 2025 4.00pm East Building , É«ÖÐÉ«

Celebrate the launch of the new Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change at the É«ÖÐÉ«.

11 Feb 2025 6.00pm Online

Jens Beckert delves into the connections between capitalist structures and our failure to address the climate crisis.

Collaborate with us

Get in touch with us to see how we can work together on sustainability and tackling climate change.


Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is a UK wide programme which enables companies to access knowledge, skills and technology from UK Universities.

Contact us

If you have any questions about climate action and sustainability work being undertaken at É«ÖÐÉ«, please get in touch.