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Sustainability and Climate Change

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We all want a cleaner, safer and more sustainable world

As the world discusses the future of our society and how we can protect our planet for future generations to come, Essex researchers are at the forefront of studying sustainability, and the climate and biodiversity crisis.

At Essex, we are committed to transformational research - research that changes the world, and changes the way we think.

On 9 December 2020, the University joined many organisations across the world in declaring a climate and ecological emergency. Our advisory group, made up of colleagues from across the University seeks to respond to this declaration and relies upon our research community to lead the way in new thinking and understanding.

Our academic experts in Sustainability and Climate Change can be found across the University and each present a unique area of expertise in their field. Each of our research groups and centres present academic members for each area of expertise.

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Sustainability at Essex

Our university has committed to improving our environmental performance through a range of goals, from installing solar panels on campus and promoting sustainable transport for staff and students, to improving biodiversity and wildlife habitats on Colchester campus.

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