Widely cited stat on global water and food security ‘hearsay’ and fragile for policymaking
Statistics on 70% of water use contributing to 40% of food security based on little evidence and poorly connected to current data
- Published: 11 November 2025
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University scientists contribute to UNESCO report
University of Birmingham scientists contribute to landmark UNESCO report as COP30 opens
- Published: 7 November 2025
University of Birmingham Wins Prestigious Green Gown Award for Benefitting Society
The Birmingham Plastics Network, in collaboration with Stan's Cafe, have been recognised for bringing policy action to the public and fore.
- Published: 7 November 2025
Tie climate action to protecting a way of life to increase motivation, study says
Research from six countries including UK and USA finds reducing psychological distance from impacts of climate change strongest driver of increased effort
- Published: 5 November 2025
University of Birmingham extends Climate Innovation Platform to fifth cohort
The programme will support a fresh round of green-tech SMEs in 2026 to grow their innovations.
- Published: 23 October 2025
Two major new books explore agrarian change in Nepal
Two major new books explore agrarian change in Nepal
- Published: 13 October 2025
Local Voices, Global Solutions: Building Resilience from the Ground Up
As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, the urgency to build climate resilience has never been greater.
- Published: 9 October 2025
Sustainability internships to nurture next generation of climate leaders
Students at the University of Birmingham offered programme of practical learning opportunities to overcome sustainability challenges
- Published: 8 October 2025