Jane has been announced as the official spokesperson for climate change to tie in with the launch of a new UA campaign. Her role as spokesperson further builds on our reputation as a university that is committed to climate action.
The campaign, launched in the run-up to COP26 next week, will illustrate how Alliance members are working with industry, businesses, charities and their communities to find practical solutions to take action and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Professor Jane Harrington, said:
Alliance universities have been working to develop practical solutions to the climate crisis for decades. With our long heritage, deep roots in our surrounding cities and regions, and strong links with business, industry and the local community, we are perfectly placed to deliver every day, tangible research solutions that can address the effects of the environmental crisis in the here and now.
An extension of their ‘Powering the UK’s Future’ campaign, the university group’s ‘Powering Action on Climate Change’ will showcase how the Alliance are not just talking about the long-term ecological consequences – they’re taking action and making a difference.
Already they are creating projects that build hydrogen engines to reduce transport emissions; construct houses built entirely from waste products; cultivate microalgae to help build the sustainable food groups of the future; and convert natural waste into clean energy.
University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said:
“Working together as a group of professional and technical universities on this issue of international importance is crucial to the UK’s success in reaching their net zero goals. It’s a great honour to launch this campaign as the world looks to the UK as hosts of COP26, and highlight the work already ongoing at Alliance institutions to apply practical, hands-on research to tackle the causes and effects of climate change.
The impact of our universities’ role in this will be greatly aided by the Government’s policy approach, and we look forward to working with them to power institutions like those in the Alliance, and generate tangible ways to address the impacts of climate change in our everyday lives.”
