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Newcastle University Declares a Climate Emergency – How did we get here?

Explore the journey of Newcastle University's response to the climate crisis, from the rise of school strikes and Extinction Rebellion protests to the declaration of a climate emergency by the university and local council. Discover how the Environment & Sustainability Committee (ESC), in collaboration with academics, students, and services, has played a crucial role in embedding sustainability as a fundamental strategic enabler within the university's vision and strategy. Examine the policy review and the need to update objectives and targets to reflect the urgency of environmental issues, particularly climate change. Learn about the university's commitment to engagement and place, and the importance of "embedding the values and practices of social justice" across its work. Discover how Newcastle University has embraced sustainability as a key focus, making it an integral part of its management review and celebrating 10 years of its Environmental Management System (EMS). Reflect on the significance of the BEIS Emissions Reduction Pledge and the university's dedication to visibly leading and engaging the entire institution in tackling environmental challenges.

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Newcastle University Declares a Climate Emergency – How did we get here?

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  1. Newcastle University Declares a Climate Emergency – How did we get here? May 2019

  2. International / National / Regional Context • School Strikes for Climate – Aug’18…Mar’18 • IPCC 1.5 degrees report - October ’18 • Extinction rebellion protests – Apr 19 • Newcastle City Council Declare a Climate Emergency – Apr’19

  3. University Context • Environment & Sustainability Committee ESC • Established 2008 • Chaired by DVC. • Acts as the body carrying out Management Review of our EMS. • Membership inc. Academics, Sustainability Team, Services and Students • EMS – celebrating 10 years this year. • New(ish) VC and DVC – new vision and strategy published October 2018 • Strategies including Engagement and Place – including ‘embedding the values and practices of social justice’ across the work of the University. • Sustainability - a fundamental strategic enabler • BEIS Emissions Reduction Pledge Oct’18

  4. University Context (cont.) • Policy review at ESC – agreed that policy wording needed to be updated to reflect the urgency of environmental issues - inc. climate change. • Review of Objectives and Targets – including opportunities and risks – inc. focus on carbon – April ‘18 • Discussion was about our values and principles – including ‘Visibly Lead’ • How to engage the whole institution…

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