Professor Alison Walker and COP26
Professor Alison Walker wants to see renewables centre stage at COP26, and for leaders to listen to the demands of young people.
COP26 and the University of Bath
How the University and our experts are engaging with the global climate conference, and the steps we are taking to tackle the climate emergency.
Our experts and COP26
Academic experts tell us what they'd like to see achieved at the crucial COP26 conference.
Professor Nick Pearce and COP26
Professor Nick Pearce, Director of the Institute for Policy Research, on how COP26 must see the completion of contributions from countries to enable 1.5°C.
Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh and COP26
Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh on her hopes that strong actions to cut carbon emissions will result from COP26.
Caroline Hickman and COP26
Caroline Hickman speaks on the importance of listening to and acting upon children and young people's voices at COP26.
Professor Pete Walker and COP26
Professor Pete Walker speaks about his hopes that Western nations that their historic actions have greatly contributed to the climate crisis.
Professor Marcelle McManus and COP26
Marcelle McManus, Professor in Energy & Environmental Engineering and Co-Director of CSCT on her hopes for COP26 and how we can challenge industries to improve.
The latest climate research from the University of Bath
Across the University our scientists and researchers are addressing climate change in all sorts of ways. Here you can find some of our most recent climate change-related research.
Climate action will improve health and save lives now and in the future
Environmental psychologist, Lorraine Whitmarsh, was one of the lead authors for today's climate report from the Academy of Medical Sciences and Royal Society.
Government inaction on climate change linked to psychological distress in young people - new study
Largest scientific study of its kind finds climate anxiety affects the daily life and functioning of nearly half of children and young people surveyed globally.
Climate change and human pressure mean migration may be “no longer worth it”, say researchers
Researchers have found that the benefits of migration have been eroded by the effects of climate change and human pressure.
Step up climate change adaptation efforts, or face huge disruption – new UN report
A new report contributed to by Bath's Dr Hunt suggests adaptation costs in developing countries could be five to ten times greater than current finance flows.
Aligning climate finance for an equitable and sustainable net zero future
The new briefing from the COP26 Universities Network sets out how both public and private climate finance can be accelerated at COP26 and beyond.
£9m research programme to reinvent chemical separation methods and cut global energy consumption
SynHiSel project to investigate how to improve membrane efficiency could save 100m tonnes in CO2 emissions and £3.5 billion in energy costs worldwide.
The University's response to the climate emergency
As well as the research we do into understanding and tackling the climate emergency, the University as an institution is working to bring our emissions to net zero.
Bath is first UK university to sign ‘green chemistry’ commitment
From 2023, sustainable chemistry will be taught to all chemistry students as part of their core studies.
University of Bath adopts Climate Action Framework Principles and declares a Climate Emergency
11 Climate Action Framework Principles will guide how the University conducts business.
Bath is first University to include Carbon Literacy in induction for all new students
More than 5,000 new students will have the opportunity to learn about Carbon Literacy as part of University induction in UK first.
Net Zero Carbon Campus Fund Launched
Grants of up to £1K are available to help our community reduce carbon emissions on campus.
University’s 2021 Climate Report out now
The University successfully hit a decade-long target for emissions reduction
Screening ActNowFilm at COP26
The film features youth voices from around the world on climate and will be shown in the Green Zone at COP26. It was produced by students, the University of Bath Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and Cambridge Zero, in partnership with GAUC.
ActNowFilm to showcase at COP26
ActNowFilm, a film of youth voices from around the world on climate, will be shown in the Green Zone at COP26 in November.
Bringing youth voices to COP26
IPR Head of Policy Programmes and Communications, Amy Thompson, shares her experience of producing ActNowFilm and amplifying youth voices at COP26.
ActNowFilm: youth voices on climate
A youth voices film produced by the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and Cambridge Zero and supported by the UK Universities Climate Network (UUCN).
Youth voices call for urgent action from global leaders in new COP26 film
A film produced by students, Bath’s Institute for Policy Research and Cambridge Zero will be screened at COP26 on the penultimate day of talks.
The IPR COP26 blog
During COP26 the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) has commissioned a series of blogs from experts in a range of areas relating to climate change, giving their insights into the challenges and opportunities addressed at this crucial conference.
Costing the Earth – costing the capital needed for net-zero transition
Blog: Professor Ania Zalewska examines the investment required to transform our energy sector, the 'cost of capital', and the impact of regulation.
What does COP26 mean for engaging the public with climate change?
Blog: Lorraine Whitmarsh discusses her visit to COP26 and how the summit is a key opportunity to engage the public with climate change.
The future of heatwaves
Blog: Professor David Coley looks at the future of heatwaves, highlighting the potential danger ahead and what discussions should be had at COP26 and beyond.
Climate change education: Which facts matter?
Blog: Katharine Lee discusses climate change education and why it should be taught across the curriculum, not just Geography and Science.
Climate literacy for all!
Blog: Dr Steve Cayzer, Hannah Hogarth, Eliane Bastos and Elsa Swetenham discuss the University of Bath's Climate Action Framework and Climate Literacy training.