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November 2021
Hi,
COP26 has finally started. The gathering of global leaders and citizens in Glasgow over the next two weeks will highlight that climate change requires determined and coordinated action on many fronts.
In this special edition of the newsletter, find out how university researchers are leading the charge against climate change and also how you can get involved in our events and activities and make a difference.
So let’s get going!
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The message of the UN conference is clear:
We must act now, and act together.
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COP26 news from the university
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COP26: bats, buildings and our climate pledge
As COP26 begins, Andy Nolan, Director of Development and Sustainability, explores how by transforming the way we learn and work together, our whole community will help achieve the university’s carbon goals.
Read more
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"Hosting COP26 in the UK is significant for a number of reasons. Firstly, and most importantly, it comes at a time when climate change is clearly happening all around us.."
— Andy Nolan
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Our research can change the world
With a long-standing commitment to tackling climate change, our research spans the key themes of COP26.
Whilst Professor Dame Jessica Corner leads the university's delegation at COP26, our researchers are also sharing commentary, podcasts and insights into their work.
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BMCC Climate Action Pledge
University of Nottingham Malaysia has signed a pledge by the British Chamber of Commerce to implement initiatives to tackle climate change.
Read more
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See what the university is doing to tackle climate change and what you can do to help.
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Our events for COP26
During COP26 we have various events, activities and opportunities for our staff and students to get involved and make a difference.
See events page
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Read our blog for a closer look at the actions you can take to make the biggest difference
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Take action on Green Rewards
Throughout November Green Rewards will have new activities to help you learn more about COP26, take action and make a sustainable pledge.
Sign up now
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go! Switch Off
Join our energy saving campaign and help save energy, water and recycle better. We’re now recruiting go! switch off champions in our catered halls of residence.
Become a champion
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Our UK gas and electric use creates 40,000t CO2 per year. We want to reduce this 63% by 2030.
So go! Switch Off
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November
Dr Bike
Dr Bike continues to provide free bike services. This month, most sessions will be bookable.
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6 November
Nottingham Climate March
On Saturday 6 November 2021, people in towns and cities across the world will take to the streets demanding global climate justice.
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11 November
COP26 Regional Roadshow
An online regional roadshow event in support of COP26, to showcase the efforts across the East Midlands towards net zero and climate change.
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Green Rewards launches across Nottinghamshire
All nine Nottinghamshire councils have joined forces with UoN and NTU to launch Green Rewards for Notts residents!
Nottinghamshire is the first county in the UK to see all major local authority and education partners collaborate on a climate change reduction project in this way. And you were part of it first!
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The partnership will support each council’s target of reaching net zero carbon emissions before 2040
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Refer your friends to Green Rewards
During November, take part in our referral competition where you could win a Boobalou eco gift set.
The more people you refer to join Green Rewards the more entries you get into the prize draw and therefore the more chances to win!
Refer a friend
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