News tagged with: sustainable-earth
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University hosts international forum on the power of science diplomacy
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ news: The University and UNESCO's Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe held a Science Diplomacy Consultative Forum to explore the role of universities in science diplomacy for a shared future
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“Sand is not unlimited – we need to treat it responsiblyâ€
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ experts contribute to UN Environment Programme report highlighting how the demand for sand in infrastructure is outpacing supply
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Living walls boost biodiversity by providing safe spaces for urban wildlife
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ news: Our research shows how living walls – structures housing flowers and plants fitted to the outside of new and old buildings – can significantly enhance the biodiversity within urban environments
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Consortium secures £3.6m for pioneering anaesthetic gas recovery and reuse technology
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ news: A consortium including the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has been awarded £3.6 million to advance technology which captures, recovers and recycles volatile anaesthetic gas waste for future reuse
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Rainforests under threat: report calls for protection and restoration to help the South West’s temperate rainforests thrive
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ news: A new report – The State of the South West Rainforests – highlights that around 40% of the region offers the appropriate climatic conditions to support a rainforest landscape
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University academic appointed Lead Author of UN climate change report
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ news: Dr Cho Kwong Charlie Lam is one of 31 UK academics who will serve in the role for the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report on adapting cities and infrastructure to climate change
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Finding ways to fix the UK’s food system
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ news: Our research features extensively in evidence developed through a UK-wide project aimed at making the nation’s food healthier, fairer and greener
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World-first study to revolutionise care of endangered species
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ news: A world-first study has catalogued the scientific evidence behind animal management, to help zoos and aquariums make decisions based on the best available science.
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ shortlisted for two Green Gown Awards
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ news: The University is in the running for the Sustainability Institution of the Year and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sustainability categories at the Green Gown Awards 2025.
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National award for Devon Resilience Innovation Project
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ news: Academics and PhD researchers from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ are playing an important role in the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP), which has just won an award from the Environment Agency
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University works on pioneering tree planting approach aiming to boost flood resilience and restore nature
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ news: An initiative involving partners who have worked together on Dartmoor for a number of years builds on research by academics and students linked to the UK’s temperate rainforests
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Researchers connect with policy makers and advisers at Evidence Week
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ news: Our researchers took part in the 2025 event and showcased our expertise in climate education, marine light pollution and offshore aquaculture