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New: EAUC and AUDE Release Sustainability Leadership Scorecard Annual Report 2023 – 8th December 2023

We are pleased to launch the 2023 Sustainability Leadership Scorecard Annual Report, released today by EAUC and AUDE. This shares insights into the current statistics and recent developments of the Sustainability Leadership Scorecard (SLS), examines what these results suggest about the sector’...

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EAUC Scotland publishes Climate Risk Register and Tool – 4th December 2023

Following on from previous EAUC resources ‘Adapting universities and colleges to a changing climate’ (2019) and 'Using an existing organisational resilience framework to develop a Climate Change Adaptation Plan' (2019), EAUC Scotland has launched today the Climate Risk Register Guide and...

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COP28 – 30th November 2023

Find out the latest on COP28 here

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Green Gown Awards Results – 30th November 2023

Last night we attended the fantastic Awards Ceremony of the 2023 UK & Ireland Green Gowns, in association with UKRI. We hosted education and sustainability guests, nominees, and supporting partners from across the country, at the Titanic Hotel Liverpool, for an evening of prize-giving and celebratio...

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EAUC Scotland Celebrate International RCE Award – 9th November 2023

We are delighted to share the QAA Collaborative Enhancement Project on Monitoring and Evaluation of ESD in Higher Education has won an ‘Outstanding Flagship Project’ Award at the 2023 International Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) Awards for Innovative Projects on Education for Sustai...

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New report: Integrating climate into strategy and planning in universities – 1st November 2023

Where are we? Where are we going? Climate change is amongst the most important strategic drivers for universities and all organisations. But it is difficult to integrate into strategy and planning because of its scale and complexity, and the fact that it touches every part of an institution&rsquo...

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EAUC Seeking EOI for Sustainability Shared-Services Staffing – 28th September 2023

EAUC are pleased to welcome Expressions of Interest (EOI) from institutions across the UK and Ireland for participation in sustainability shared-services staffing. This follows the success of the award-winning Central and South Scotland College Partnership (CSSCP) pilot and its subsequent extension....

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EAUC Shares Response to the UKRI Consultation on the Concordat forÂ Environmental Sustainability – 11th September 2023

EAUC is supportive of UKRI’s Concordat for Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice. We’ve long advocated whole-organisation approaches to sustainability and for many of our members, research is a considerable part of what they do. The concordat demonstrates welco...

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Embedding education for sustainable development: bookings now open – 1st September 2023

Booking is now open for the ‘Embedding education for sustainable development (ESD)’ course, delivered by EAUC alongside the Education and Training Foundation (ETF). ETF is the expert body for professional development and standards in Further Education (FE) and Training in England. Sta...

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2023 Finalists of the UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards – 19th July 2023

The UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards 2023, in association with UKRI, are delighted to present this year's 102 Finalists, representing 65 Higher and Further Education Institutions. Their commitment to the sustainability agenda has enabled them to stand out among a competitive pool of entries, showcasin...

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The Cost of Net Zero Report and Calculator – 18th July 2023

Higher/Tertiary Education membership associations AUDE (the Association of Higher Education Directors of Estates), BUFDG (the British Universities Finance Directors Group) and the EAUC (the Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education) have launched their new Cost of Net Zero Calculator tool,...

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Announcing the results of the 2023 International Green Gown Awards – 17th July 2023

We are delighted to present the winners, highly commended and finalists of the highly anticipated Awards Ceremony of the 2023 International Green Gown Awards, held as part of the UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. We would like to thank Allianz Global Investors for their suppo...

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2023 SDG Accord Progress Report is Launched – 17th July 2023

The SDG Accord have published their 'Annual SDG Accord Report 2023: Progress towards the Global Goals in the University and College sector', which provides a powerful insight and call to action of the last 12 months' developments in the tertiary education sector around the world. It is a candid asse...

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EAUC Scotland publishes PBCCD 2021/22 analysis reports – 23rd June 2023

EAUC Scotland has today published its latest PBCCD Analysis Reports for the Scottish college and university sector. With individual reports for colleges and universities, as well as one for whole sector, these reports analyse the sector's emissions reporting data to Scottish Government for the 2021/...

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Outcomes of the 2023 EAUC AGM – 22nd June 2023

We had the pleasure of joining our team and Members together this morning for the 2023 AGM, at which we shared the main outcomes in our annual report and announced the five new Trustees that will be joining the EAUC Board this year. Congratulations to the new Trustees, we very much look forward to w...

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University Becomes First in Wales to Reach Important Waste-Reduction Milestone – 16th June 2023

Swansea University’s commitment to sustainability and minimising waste has been recognised by the Carbon Trust. It has just become the first Welsh university to achieve the prestigious Zero Waste to Landfill certification. The Carbon Trust is a global climate consultancy driven by the missi...

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SFC includes Net Zero and Environmental Sustainability within latest Outcome Agreement Guidance – 23rd May 2023

Scottish Funding Council (SFC) have published Outcome Agreement Guidance for 2023-24 for both the University and College sectors which contains a new section on Net Zero and Environmental Sustainability Response (page 6; Priority Area 5). The text is reproduced in full below. Outcome Agreements s...

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Global Sustainable Development Congress – 10th May 2023

Taking place for the first time in the Middle East at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), the Global Sustainable Development Congress brings together 1,000+ global thought leaders and innovators to discuss urgent solutions to the sustainability emergency. Challenging the u...

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Finalists of the 2023 International Green Gown Awards – 27th April 2023

We are delighted to share the Finalists for this year's International Green Gown Awards! Watch a short announcement video here. Winners will be announced at the International Awards Ceremony, in association with Allianz Global Investors, which takes place virtually at the UN High-Level Politic...

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Join the EAUC Board – 17th April 2023

Join the EAUC board and support us in our work to lead and empower the post-16 education sector to make sustainability 'just good business'. Position: Trustee and director Location: Remote within UK and Ireland Salary: Unremunerated with reasonable expenses paid Positions available: Four Clos...

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Applications Open for the UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards – 3rd April 2023

Today marks the launch of the 2023 UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards, delivered in association with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). EAUC are delighted to invite applicants from across the Higher and Further Education sectors to apply to any of the diverse array of categories, wherein you can showca...

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Scottish Funding Council renews EAUC-Scotland funding for 2023/24 – 30th March 2023

We are pleased to announce that EAUC’s bid for funding for the next phase of its work in Scotland has been approved by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC). We will deliver our new outcome agreement ‘Supporting a step-change towards environmental sustainability at Scotland's Universities a...

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DfE Response to the Accelerating Towards Net-Zero Report – 29th March 2023

Yesterday, the Further and Higher Education sectors were encouraged to receive a positive response from the Department for Education, regarding the Accelerating Towards Net-Zero report, which was released in 2022 as part of the Jubilee Challenge. The response was published in time for an event ho...

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EAUC Scotland publishes Business Travel Guide – 28th February 2023

Following on from the Travel Better Package (2020), we are glad to be launching today EAUC Scotland’s Business Travel Guide for the Further and Higher Education sector. The guide highlights the Scottish policy and social drivers for addressing business travel emissions, and showcases best prac...

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Applications open for EAUC-Scotland's Advisory Group – 22nd February 2023

EAUC-Scotland are seeking one dedicated EAUC Member to join our Advisory Group (AG) at our Spring Forum and AGM on 30th March 2023. We are particularly looking for: A representative working on the carbon and estates side of a higher education institution Please note that the current AG mem...

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Booking Opens for the 'Conversations on Climate Solutions' – 10th February 2023

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the EAUC Annual Conference 2023, 'Conversations on Climate Solutions'. This will be held at the University of Bath on 27th and 28th June. Members and Non-Members are invited to register early, whilst multi-booking discounts are available. Following the hu...

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Launch of the International Green Gown Awards 2023 – 25th January 2023

We are pleased to announce that the International Green Gown Awards 2023, in association with Allianz GI, are now open for applications! The Awards provide an opportunity for institutions across the world to be recognised for their outstanding, change-making efforts in sustainability that impacts th...

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Flagship report accelerates Tertiary Education Sectorâ€™s path to Net Zero – 23rd January 2023

The Royal Anniversary Trust today released "Accelerating towards Net Zero," an ambitious roadmap for carbon reduction in the tertiary education sector. The report offers a robust profile of the tertiary education sector’s carbon footprint – the first of its kind – using detailed mo...

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EAUC & SUMS Launch New Sustainability Consulting Service – 17th January 2023

We are excited to announce the launch of a new Sustainability Consulting Service, delivered in partnership with SUMS Consulting, to offer crucial support to further and higher education in the areas of scope 1, 2 and 3 and help with building sustainability at your institution. The new sustainabi...

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Connected Energy announced as headline sponsors of EAUC-Scotland Conference 2023 – 6th January 2023

EAUC-Scotland is delighted to announce that Connected Energy will join us as headline sponsors of our upcoming Step-Change for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. Connected Energy’s innovative and award-winning battery energy storage solutions use second life electric vehicle batteries and h...

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New short film release - The climate crisis: an education crisis – 23rd November 2022

In time for COP27, Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK), Mock COP and the University and College Union (UCU) have launched a new film highlighting the impacts of the climate crisis on students, pupils, and the education workforce. The film raises awareness to the parallels of how the cl...

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COP27: Overview of the Headlines – 22nd November 2022

Over the last two weeks, we watched COP27 take place in Sharm El-Sheik as world leaders, delegates, spokespeople and sponsors gathered to address, understand and overcome the climate crisis. As seen in previous COPs, the negotiations lasted longer than scheduled, with deliberations on loss and damag...

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EAUC-Scotland opens bookings for Step-Change for Sustainability Conference – 18th November 2022

We are delighted to announce that EAUC-Scotland’s "Step-Change for Sustainability" Conference will take place on 9th February 2023 at the Technology and Innovation Centre at University of Strathclyde. EAUC Interim CEO Fiona Goodwin says, "Scottish universities and colleges are leading t...

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Announcing the Winners of the Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland 2022 – 9th November 2022

Last night we attended the fantastic Awards Ceremony of the 2022 UK & Ireland Green Gowns, which was delivered in association with UKRI and hosted by Loughborough University. We gathered in person for the first time since 2019, with delegates, nominees, and supporting partners to celebrate the excep...

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Announcing our new CEO – 3rd November 2022

We are delighted to inform you that Charlotte Bonner will be our next CEO! Our Chair, Jim Longhurst says: "The Interview Panel met on the 17th of October to interview 5 candidates from a long list of some 50 applicants. At the end of the process the Board had identified a number of appointable c...

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Bringing Youth to COP27 – 27th October 2022

We believe that the world is today better placed to grasp the science of climate change, the geopolitics of progress, and the sociocultural diversity that must be respected to achieve sustainable development. The EAUC knows that the time to step up is urgent and that our resources to harness peopl...

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Re-launch of the Sustainability Leadership Scorecard – 4th October 2022

Today sees the re-launch of EAUC & AUDE's Sustainability Leadership Scorecard (SLS), with a new look and feel and easier access. It exists to be a free, online and available to all AUDE and EAUC members. All previously entered data has been retained which members can access and amend. Please che...

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EAUC CEO Recruitment – 1st September 2022

The Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education - EAUC - has a unique opportunity to be our CEO. Are you that person? About the Role You will inspire and motivate the team in realising our highly ambitious and dynamic vision and values. You will develop strategies and implement acti...

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Standardised Carbon Emissions Reporting Framework - Sector Feedback – 31st August 2022

As part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Challenge, the Department for Education (DfE) commissioned the EAUC to develop a Standardised Carbon Emissions Reporting Framework for Further (FE) and Higher Education (HE) institutions, in collaboration with sector bodies which include GuildHE, Universities ...

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EAUC Welcomes New Fellows and Honorary Fellows – 4th August 2022

Launched in 2017, the EAUC Fellowship strives to recognise that our members are at the heart of the organisation and their expertise is highly valued within the sector. We created this Award as part of EAUC Strategic Goal No.5 - Stronger Community – improved member engagement and recognition. ...

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UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards - Finalists announced!

Announcing the 2022 Finalists of the Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland – 18th July 2022

The Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland, in association with UKRI, are delighted to present the 84 Finalists, representing 51 Institutions, all vying for a prestigious Green Gown Award. Commenting on the Finalists: Professor Sir Duncan Wingham, Executive Chair, Natural Environment Research Council...

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International Green Gown Award Winners 2022 – 6th July 2022

AllianzGI partners with International Green Gown Awards to promote exceptional sustainability initiatives at world’s universities and colleges, encouraging the next generation to take action on sustainability Winners are announced on 6 July 2022 as part of the United Nations High-Level Po...

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Standardised Carbon Emissions Framework Update – 1st July 2022

Background The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Challenge was launched in February 2022 by the Royal Anniversary Trust. A part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Challenge is to develop a Standardised Carbon Emissions Framework for the UK higher and further education sector, as outlined in the D...

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Announcing the 2022Â International Green Gown AwardÂ Finalists – 16th June 2022

We are delighted to reveal the Finalists of the 2022 International Green Gown Awards, in association with Allianz Global Investors - with 56 Finalists from 19 countries from across the world. The winners will be announced on 6th July 2022 as part of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum o...

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EAUC-Scotland publishes PBCCD 2020/21 Analysis Reports – 15th June 2022

EAUC-Scotland has today published its latest PBCCD Analysis Reports for the Scottish FHE sector. With individual reports for FE and HE, as well as one for FHE, these reports analyse the sector's emissions reporting data to Scottish Government for the 2020/21 academic year. The key headline figure...

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How going green can save your college or university money – 14th June 2022

Russell Burton is the Director of Hillside Environmental Services, the sponsor of the 2021 Green Gown Awards ‘Reporting with Influence’ category. With a history in corporate sustainability and property management, he has developed CSR agendas for FTSE 100 businesses and Public Sector a...

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University and College Land for Carbon Project Funding Announced – 31st May 2022

EAUC has been awarded funding by the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF) by the Environment Agency to pilot a project to create carbon credits using university and college land. The University and College Land for Carbon project aims to leverage the land held within institution...

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UK to Lead the Way in Climate and Sustainability Education – 21st April 2022

The Department of Education have launched a Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy for the education and children’s services systems today. This Strategy impacts all education providers, including colleges and universities in England. The overarching aim is for the UK education sector to l...

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Seeking New Trustees - Join our Board – 13th April 2022

The EAUC Board is made up of 12 volunteer Trustees and Directors with experience in the Further or Higher Education sector. We have one long-standing Trustee reach the end of their tenure at the June 2022 AGM and a further trustee has retired from the Board so we will have TWO available Trustee posi...

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EAUC teams up with Storegga for Carbon Capture Development – 13th April 2022

Storegga, the independent UK decarbonisation developer, has recently entered into a memorandum of understanding with The EAUC, to support a Direct Air Capture development in Aberdeenshire. The Carbon Coalition, which is part of the EAUC, is a consortium of higher and further education institution...

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UK & Ireland Green Awards 2022 Open – 31st March 2022

We are pleased to announce that the UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards 2022, in association with UKRI, are now open for applications. The Awards provide an opportunity for institutions across the UK and Ireland to be recognised for their excellent efforts in undertaking innovative and inspiring sustaina...

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Calling for Sustainability Speakers – 17th March 2022

We are looking for sustainability speakers from the education sector to help diversify the range of speakers at events and conferences - both within the sector and beyond. We are particularly interested in female and protected characteristics. EAUC are committed to equity and inclusion and we...

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Supporting Staff and Students – 17th March 2022

Universities and colleges around the world are supporting students and those that work in education that are being affected by the war go to these links: #ScienceForUkraine scienceforukraine.eu @Sci_for_Ukraine @Ukr_Institute ukrainianinstitute.org.uk Universities UK have released a statemen...

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Applications open for joining EAUC-Scotland's Office Bearers Group – 23rd February 2022

EAUC-Scotland are seeking two dedicated EAUC Members to join our Office Bearers Group (OBG) at our AGM on 31st March 2022. We are looking for: A representative working on the carbon and estates side of a further education institution A representative working on the education or engagement s...

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Queenâ€™s Platinum Jubilee Challenge launched to help the sector hit carbon net zero – 22nd February 2022

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Challenge launched to help UK tertiary education sector hit carbon net zero An innovative new scheme has been launched by the Royal Anniversary Trust to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, asking leading UK universities and further education colleges to...

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2022 International Green Gown Awards New Partner – 21st February 2022

AllianzGI partners with International Green Gown Awards to promote exceptional sustainability initiatives at world’s universities and colleges Awards' focus on encouraging the next generation to take action on sustainability aligned with AllianzGI’s commitment to shaping a sustainabl...

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DofE Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy – 16th February 2022

The Department of Education has launched a draft Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy. They have a survey to provide feedback on the draft Strategy. In the survey they will ask you which actions set out in the strategy are the most important to you, your opinions of the overall strategy, a...

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EAUC Receives ECOSOC Status – 20th January 2022

EAUC has received Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This means EAUC will have formal passes to attend the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). We present the SDG Accord Annual Report at this event, ensuring that t...

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Embedding Sustainability in Scottish Apprenticeships â€“ New Report – 15th December 2021

Apprenticeships are vital in upskilling the workforce to meet goals to tackle the climate emergency. However, there are several challenges in adapting apprenticeships to allow a system level approach to net zero transition. A collaboration between Skills Development Scotland, The Scottish Apprentice...

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New Partnership with SUMS to Support the Sector – 9th December 2021

The SUMS Group Partners with EAUC to Deliver In-Depth Expertise in Sustainability to the Education Sector Higher Education specialist, the SUMS Group (SUMS), is partnering with sector leader in sustainability, EAUC, to deliver expert sustainability support to colleges and universities across the ...

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Announcing the 2021 Green Gown Award Winners – 18th November 2021

Green Gown Awards inspiring and empowering our young people to visualise a better sustainable future Announcing the Green Gown Award Winners and Highly Commended Entries The Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland’s virtual Awards Ceremony celebrated the inspirational work and projects of 90 Fina...

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Post COP26 - EAUC's Reflections – 17th November 2021

The COP26 UN climate talks in Glasgow have finished (13th November 2021) and the gavel has come down on the Glasgow Climate Pact agreed by all 197 countries. If the 2015 Paris Agreement provided the framework for countries to tackle climate change then Glasgow, six years on, was the first major test...

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Fiji National University launches Sustainability Plan 2021-2026 – 17th November 2021

We are glad to see that EAUC member, The Fiji National University recognises the adverse impacts of climate change experienced locally and globally. Our vulnerability to climate emergency is a wake-up call for all of us to commit to take bold climate change mitigation and adaptive actions. Therefore...

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Celebrating the Gold Green Apple Award achieved by EAUC-Scotland! – 16th November 2021

We are extremely proud to announce that the EAUC-Scotland team have been awarded the Gold Scottish Green Apple Award for the PBCCD Support and Lowering Carbon Emissions in the FHE Sector Project. A special recognition in achieving this award goes to our colleague, Jill Burnett, our Carbon and Estate...

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At last, climate change is at the heart of education – 11th November 2021

Young people will be empowered to take action on the environment as part of new measures designed to put climate change at the heart of education. Announcing a range of measures in a speech at COP26 on 5 November 2021, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi set out his vision for all children to be ta...

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New Scottish Government Public Sector Guidance Launched – 10th November 2021

The Scottish Government has published guidance on public sector leadership for tackling the climate emergency, to accompany the changes to Public Bodies Climate Change Duties (PBCCD) reporting that come in to effect from 2022. EAUC-Scotland was part of the working group that supported the developmen...

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LSE becomes the first Carbon Neutral verified university in the UK – 4th November 2021

In a first for UK higher education, the London School of Economics and Political Science has been independently verified as carbon neutral for the academic year 2020/21, for all its measured emissions. The School was verified by global certification organisation BSI, against the internationally r...

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EAUC is at COP26 - Daily Updates – 2nd November 2021

NEW -Read EAUC's post COP26 Reflections here. COP26 is in full swing with governments, the civil society, businesses, and international organisations are expected to agree on urgent action that will keep the planet within 1.5 degrees of heating, protecting people and nature from the catastrophic...

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The Climate Action for University Chairs Guide – 28th October 2021

Following on from the Guide for Members of Governing Bodies (2018) and the Climate Action Toolkit for the Higher Education Sector (2020) that identified Higher Education specific critical elements that Vice-Chancellors and Governors should consider to advance sustainability and respond to the climat...

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Climate Action ahead of COP26 from global institutions – 27th October 2021

Over 1050 universities and colleges from 68 countries have pledged to half their emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050 at the very latest, impacting over 10 million students, was announced on 28th October at the Times Higher Education Climate Impact Forum, showing the education sector’s...

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Global ESD conference to bring the focus back to education after COP26 – 19th October 2021

Learning for Sustainability Scotland will virtually host the global conference for the UN-recognised Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) from 16th-18th November 2021. The event will be a fantastic opportunity to build capacity for education for sustaina...

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EAUC's COP26 Campaign – 28th September 2021

The COP26 summit (31 October – 12 November 2021) will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. This is an incredible opportunity for the Further and Higher Education sector to showcase the range of p...

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SDG Accord Report 2021 Now Available – 27th September 2021

A global alliance of the world’s universities, colleges and sustainability networks has launched the fourth annual SDG report; ‘Progress towards the Global Goals in the University and College sector’ available here. The findings from the SDG Accord progress report this year show...

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Platinum accreditation to deliver Carbon Literacy Training – 15th September 2021

Gaining momentum in 2019, when we started to see a rising interest from our members wishing to become Carbon Literate, two years down the line we are absolutely thrilled to announce that EAUC has met the requirements of the Carbon literate Organisation Standard and is now regarded as a Platinum leve...

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Reflections on the latest EMR data – 1st September 2021

The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) has released the latest Estates Management Record (EMR) on 19th August. These environment statistics are some of the most useful and telling when it comes to assessing where the Higher Education sector is with sustainable development and emissions red...

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Net Zero Estates – 12th August 2021

The University of Edinburgh in collaboration with a number of industry partners has published its report exploring ways in which to reach zero and low carbon targets through innovation in construction in Scottish Higher and Further Education. The project has been funded by the Scottish Funding...

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Evidence is irrefutable â€“ collective action is needed now! – 10th August 2021

Evidence is irrefutable – collective action to stop the climate crisis is needed now! Described as "a code red for humanity", the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that major changes due to global heating are inevitable and irreversible wi...

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20,000 UK Citizens now certified as Carbon Literate – 6th August 2021

As extreme weather events driven by climate change become increasingly severe, and their economic impacts increasingly obvious, the UK approaches its leadership and hosting of the COP26 United Nations climate change negotiations in Glasgow beginning on November 1st. 2021. In more positive news, T...

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Climate change education rethink needed – 26th July 2021

Climate change education rethink needed to ‘avoid failing next generation’ Schoolchildren are being let down by poor climate education, despite being the generation that will feel the biggest impacts of climate change, experts have warned. In an open letter endorsed by EAUC sent ou...

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University of Bristol's laboratories receive green status – 21st July 2021

The University of Bristol has become the first university in the world to achieve institutional Green Labs Certification. Each of their 990 laboratories have gained certification, through The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) Programme which mobilised staff and students and the wi...

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Green Jobs Taskforce Report – 21st July 2021

The Green Jobs Taskforce published its report, issuing a call to action on how the UK can deliver a green industrial revolution with government, business and the education sector working together. Some of the key recommendations include: publishing a detailed Net Zero Strategy and using policy t...

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A review of the EAUC Global Climate 2021 – 14th July 2021

Following on the success of the first-ever fully virtual EAUC global conference conducted in 2020, we were delighted to welcome over 280 delegates and speakers from 29 countries worldwide to enjoy a range of inspiring sessions at the Virtual Global Climate 2021 ran in partnership with the UN Environ...

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2021 UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards Finalists – 8th July 2021

Awarding Sustainability Excellence in Extraordinary Times 2021 Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland This year’s UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards’ Finalists, representing over 862,219 students and 156,000 staff, are leading the way with their commitment to the global sustainability agend...

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2021Â International Green Gown Awards Winners – 7th July 2021

The winners of the 2021 International Green Gown Awards were announced on 7th July 2021 in an online bilingual ceremony hosted by Carina Mutshele, Youth & Education Officer from UNEP Kenya and Gloria Ordóñez Valenzuela from UNEP Environment Latin America and the Caribbean. The International Green...

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Join SocEnv Campaign to restore ecosystems – 1st June 2021

This year’s SocEnv World Environment Day theme is Ecosystem Restoration, a topic of urgent importance. Check out their website hub for resources and inspiration on actions everyone can take to help restore our ecosystems. In the UK and beyond, the Society for the Environment champions World...

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WRAPâ€™s first Food Waste Action Week conclusions – 18th May 2021

WRAP’s first Food Waste Action Week alerts UK citizens to the link between wasting food and climate change Nearly half of those who saw Food Waste Action Week 2021 messaging reported either doing something different to reduce food waste or planning to in future. Building on 2021’s ...

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Scottish Climate Emergency College Statement – 17th May 2021

Scottish colleges have come together to support a new, ground-breaking statement of commitment on the Climate Emergency. The Scottish Colleges’ Statement of Commitment on the Climate Emergency highlights how college staff and students are working together to achieve a more sustainable futur...

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Launch of the SECR Tool exclusively for FE Members – 11th May 2021

Following on the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) recommendation that colleges in England should submit their carbon reporting through the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR), we are now delighted to bring to EAUC FE members a SECR tool developed in partnership with Hillside Envir...

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Results Announced: THE University Impact Rankings 2021 – 21st April 2021

Times Higher Education (THE) released today (21 April 2021) the third edition of the University Impact Rankings which uses metrics based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) measuring institutions’ social and economic impact. We are thrilled to see that The Univ...

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EAUC-Scotland Annual Report – 21st April 2021

EAUC-Scotland are pleased to launch their annual report for 2020/21. This was the first year of a 3 year programme entitled: Accelerating action and leadership in Scotland’s universities and colleges in order to respond to the Climate Emergency, In a challenging year EAUC-Scotland has had r...

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Universities and Colleges join the Race to Zero ahead of COP26 – 13th April 2021

What is Race to Zero? Race To Zero is a global campaign to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth. Led by the High-Leve...

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Seeking New Trustees - Join our Board 2021 – 13th April 2021

The EAUC Board is made up of 12 volunteer Trustees and Director with experience in the Further or Higher Education sector. Two long-standing Trustees reach the end of their tenure at the June 2021 AGM and so we will have TWO available Trustee positions. At the March meeting of the Board’s ...

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Green Jobs for Youth – 1st April 2021

New initiative - Global Guidance for Education on Green Jobs: Connecting Higher Education and Green Opportunities for Planetary Health from UNEP's Youth and Education Alliance is designed to increase demand for green jobs in the workforce and help create a stronger supply of necessary green and envi...

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COP26 Universities Network - March Briefing – 1st April 2021

Net zero emissions targets have gained traction in the global effort to halt climate change. This new briefing from the COP26 Universities Network sets out the science behind net zero targets and the considerations that policymakers and industry leaders should take when adopting and implementing suc...

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New guidance on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) – 1st April 2021

The launch of new guidance on Education for Sustainable Development in higher education, jointly published by QAA and Advance HE is intended to help UK higher education institutions to incorporate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) within their curricula. The guidance comes at a time of ...

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King's College London fully divests from fossil fuels – 1st April 2021

King’s College London has fully divested from all fossil fuels almost two years ahead of schedule. Since making a commitment to a full divestment target in 2017, King's College London have steadily reduced the exposure to fossil fuels from 7.3 per cent in 2017 to zero in 2021. Professor Ev...

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Green Gown Award Winners Announced – 24th March 2021

Green Gown Awards Celebrate Initiatives Playing Leading Roles in Addressing Climate Action In the first ever virtual ceremony, held on Wednesday 24th march 2021, the Green Gown Awards celebrated the inspirational work and projects of 74 Finalists in 12 different categories - showing the importanc...

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Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy - Summary – 19th March 2021

Following the publication of the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy on Wednesday 17 March, we welcome the summary of key announcements prepared by our partners Aldersgate Group. The Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy offers a positive direction and comprehensive take on the measures that need ...

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Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Update – 17th March 2021

The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme have released the grant recipients of Phase 1 of the Scheme. A total of £33,312,689 has been awarded to the further and higher education sector. This is 4% of the total fund awarded of £932,248,184. Details of Phase 2 have been announced with a further £75...

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Nearly three quarters of teachers lack training on climate change – 17th March 2021

New research by Teach the Future, which EAUC is glad to be supporting, has revealed that 70% of UK teachers have not received adequate training to educate students on climate change, its implications for the environment and societies around the world, and how these implications can be addressed.*1 ...

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