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Glasgow launches nine-year mission to transform its economy to tackle the climate emergency
The Glasgow Green Deal will increase the pace, scale, and impacts of efforts to decarbonise and build resilience to climate change, in a way which creates jobs, prosperity and high-quality places, and tackles poverty.
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COP26 delegates will travel on battery operated train in Glasgow
Vivarail’s train is equipped with high performing batteries which give it a range between charges of up to 100km and can be recharged in 10 minutes.
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GCU’s global health expert to brief COP26 delegates on co-benefits of climate action
Prof. Sebastien Chastin, who has put GCU on the world map for influencing global health policy and research excellence, is lead author of a policy briefing highlighting the co-benefits of climate action to be presented to COP26 delegates during the two-week summit in Glasgow.
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GCU students are game for saving the planet
A series of videogames will be created this weekend during a 48-hour development marathon at Glasgow Caledonian University in a bid to educate players about climate issues and possible solutions.
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First Minister delivers keynote speech to Strathclyde students ahead of COP26
Launching the Scottish Government’s programme for the United Nations climate change conference, which opens in Glasgow this Sunday, Nicola Surgeon said that a Scottish Government Energy Strategy to be published next year will set out how the country can make the "fastest possible transition" away from oil and gas.
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University of Glasgow contributes to COP26 report
The University of Glasgow has contributed to a new briefing paper outlining the co-benefits of future action to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.
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First Bus Depot transformed into a futuristic hub for COP26
First bus Octopus Energy and Hitachi Europe are hosting an immersive event next month which will send guests into the future using VR.
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University of Glasgow team finalists at Climate Challenge Cup
Twelve partnership teams, including one led by UofG academics, will showcase innovative projects tackling climate change in a live final at COP26, the United Nations Climate Change conference in Glasgow.
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