COP28 will bring together governments and leaders to discuss the importance, challenges, and opportunities in adopting a synergetic approach in the design and implementation of national climate and biodiversity plans and strategies.
In support of achieving the goals of both the Paris Agreement and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, as well as the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Cross-cutting themes for the events include: technology and innovation, inclusion, frontline communities and finance to be considered in relation to climate action, health, gender equality, energy, environmental and social justice, education, youth, land use, food security, agriculture and nature.
During COP28, researchers linked with our Living Sustainably research theme will be posting a series of blogs and mini articles below that highlight research, activities and events at Royal Holloway with the issues raised at COP28.
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COP28: Food security and the microbiome
06 Dec 2023Agriculture's role in the global climate response. Joseph King's research on seed tech for resilient ecosystems and long-term health.
COP28: Tropical forest conservation and restoration
05 Dec 2023COP28 spotlights leaders and Indigenous efforts in sustainable ecosystem management. Angie Hsu explores Philippines' rainforestation in this article.
COP28: Redefining Accountability in Climate Action
04 Dec 2023COP28 delegates assess Net-Zero frameworks for a global transition. Dr. O’Leary examines COP28 structures and questions the power for climate change.
COP28: Food security
01 Dec 2023COP28 explores how climate change is affecting global food security. Dr. Jennifer Cole (Health Studies) and Dr. Ivica Petrikova (Politics) analyse the UK-specific challenges
Engaging students, staff, and the local community in biodiversity on our campus
30 Nov 2023The climate and biodiversity crises can be overwhelming issues for people to understand in a time when many are disconnected from nature.