COP and the University of Edinburgh
As the world turns towards COP28 in the United Arab Emirates we reflect on our extraordinary work addressing the challenges of the global climate crisis.
Revolutionising seagrass restoration
How a concept for an underwater seed-planting robot by an Edinburgh graduate could spark a sea change in blue carbon storage solutions.
Adjusting for humanity’s fingerprints
Six years ago, Professors Gabi Hegerl and Simon Tett’s work to prove human-caused greenhouse gasses are warming our planet underpinned the 2015 Paris Agreement. Today they argue we still aren’t doing enough to adapt to climate change.
Governments need to begin fighting climate change at home
Leaders need to do more to signal that the only future is a green one. Otherwise the financial sector will have an excuse to continue to bet on fossil fuels.
COP26: Are we looking for success in the wrong places?
To find real progress at the summit look past world leaders shaking hands to what is happening beyond the negotiating rooms.
Good COP or bad COP?
Incremental progress was made in Glasgow, but change needs to happen faster. The climate does not wait for politics, and it remains headed for an ever deeper crisis.
Was COP26 a success?
The climate summit in Glasgow saw the planet take major steps towards addressing the climate crisis, but stumble attempting the giant leap needed to limit warming to 1.5C.
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