The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Judith Petts CBE, is heading up a new Climate Commission for UK Higher and Further Education Leaders:
“Universities have the power and the responsibility to make a significant global contribution to the urgent need for emissions reduction and climate change adaptation. Universities drive scientific understanding of the scale and speed of the crisis, they are leading climate emergency responses and are embedding sustainability education across their programmes to equip graduates to make a difference. I hope the Climate Commission will be a driving force for leadership, action and impact through the higher and further education sectors and networks."
Our commitments on climate change and sustainability
Helping the planet through cutting edge research
News of our work on climate change
- Seychelles beach cleans demonstrate potential for citizen science to tackle marine litter 17 April 2024
- Workshop explores ways to reduce energy demand and improve wellbeing in the Global South 10 April 2024
- Scientists provide first detailed estimates of how much sediment is supplied to coral islands from the reef system 28 February 2024
- University showcases ideas and expertise at South West Innovation Expo 20 February 2024
- Marine scientists join forces on Ocean Warrior’s Resolute Expeditions 7 February 2024
An award-winning approach to the green agenda
Sustainability news
- University praised for its student support and sustainability education 8 April 2024
- InterCity Place shortlisted for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Awards 13 March 2024
- The research method that’s helping to transform the food system 13 March 2024
- £14.5million project creates a new home for the Plymouth Business School 26 January 2024
- Sustainable heating system advances University’s decarbonisation drive 25 January 2024
Our experts in climate change
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Professor Alison Anderson
Professor in Sociology
Climate change communication
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Professor Martin Attrill
Professor of Marine Ecology
Marine conservation
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Professor Ian Bailey
Professor of Environmental Politics
Environmental policy
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Professor Simon Belt
Professor of Chemistry
Climate change in polar regions
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Professor Will Blake
Professor of Catchment Science
Rivers and catchment
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Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng
Professor in Ocean Engineering
Offshore renewable energy
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Professor Jason Hall-Spencer
Professor of Marine Biology
Ocean acidification and threats
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Professor Ralph Fyfe
Professor
Climate change and the environment
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Dr Mick Hanley
Associate Professor in Plant-Animal Interactions
Climate change and conservation
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Mr Jason Lowther
Associate Professor of Law
Climate change law
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Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop
Associate Professor of Marine Conservation
Climate change policy
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Dr Emma Sheehan
Associate Professor of Marine Ecology (Research)
Marine conservation
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Professor John Spicer
Professor
Climate threats in the oceans
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Professor Gregory Price
Professor of Earth Sciences
Climate change and palaeontology
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Professor Iain Stewart MBE
Professor of Geoscience Communication, Sustainable Earth Institute
Climate change communication