Climate action and net zero
View case studies from the climate action and net zero research theme.
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Climate action and net zero case studies
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Living laboratory, landscape canvas
It is a beautiful place to visit, but the Botanic Garden is also increasingly a hub of research, design, art, craft and science, with a focus on making us think about the world we live in and how we can do that more sustainably.
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From grey to green
The University of Dundee wants to change the world. It’s a big ambition but two major projects led by Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) are doing just that.
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Establishing the Pitcairn Islands Marine Protected Area
The protection and conservation of marine ecosystems in the waters around the Pitcairn Islands.
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Design for Environmental Monitoring
Widespread citizen engagement leads to Europe-wide action on climate change.
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Sustainable and Just Energy Transitions
We work with industry and policy makers globally in the transition to clean, sustainable energy and renewables.
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Dundee expertise influencing global energy governance
Politicians and officials from Ghana have visited the University of Dundee to learn how its globally renowned expertise in energy law and policy can help their country make the most of its vast natural resources.
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More fatal floods caused by melting glaciers are on the way, warn experts
Dangerous floods caused by meltwater from glaciers are happening far more often than initially thought, new research has revealed.
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Need to rekindle spirit of Glasgow COP, says head of new sustainability institute
The era of “COP tourism” must end and concerted efforts made to address climate change, the head of a new Scottish environmental centre has demanded.
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International water experts meet in Scotland to celebrate 20-year anniversary of UK’s only UNESCO water centre
International water experts from four continents met in Scotland to mark the 20th Anniversary of the UK’s only UNESCO Category 2 Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science (CWLPS), on Thursday 24 April, at Discovery Point
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Dundee academics and PhD students in new Scottish climate science podcast
Dundee academics and PhD students feature in a new podcast produced by the Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment, and Society (SAGES)
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New sustainability focused journal launched by Botanic Gardens
A sustainability journal bringing together research and new ideas has been launched by the University of Dundee
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New report builds foundations to cut construction’s carbon footprint
New report builds foundations to cut construction’s carbon footprint
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University of Dundee study reveals the amenity value of its trees to be over £38 million
The University of Dundee has revealed the results of a groundbreaking study looking at the structure and composition of the trees within its Botanic Garden and main campus grounds.
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Greenspaces conference to take root in Dundee
The relationship between cityscapes and so-called “urban forests” is to receive a root and branch review as part of major conference hosted by the University of Dundee
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New guide on how to create 20-minute neighbourhood launched
A new guide outlining how the concept of a 20-minute neighbourhood can be applied in practice has been created by an urban design expert at the University of Dundee
