Warwick Network for Equity and Exchange in Climate Governance & Strategy (NEXUS)
NEXUS: Championing Equitable Interventions for Global Climate Governance and Sustainability
At a time when the world faces unprecedented climate challenges, how can we bridge the gaps in and between research, policy and communities of practice, and also ensure a just, and equitable response?
NEXUS - a Warwick Network for Equity and Exchange in Climate Governance & Strategy - is a Warwick University’s platform, led by IGSD and Law, and supported by the Sustainability Spotlight. It is designed to drive global climate leadership and human-environment focused research through interdisciplinary collaboration and data-driven solutions. Positioned at the intersection of research and policy, NEXUS is uniquely placed to influence pivotal climate events like COP, shaping the future of climate governance.
We are raising our strong voice at COP29 by launching our new initiative - an ECR Training Academy for Sustainable Futures (TASF) based on two successful iterations of the IGSD's Sustainability Training Schools - to ensure our global outreach and impact on raising the next generation of climate-conscious researchers, extending it to all-level stakeholders in the future. TASF will work as a 'flying faculty' model to connect and engage our global partners, and also to help them set up and grow their own bespoke centres for learning and research on climate and human-environment relations.
As we enter the critical period of 2024-25—marked by the 30th anniversary of COP and global geopolitical shifts—Warwick’s research community will play a central role in addressing urgent climate issues. By embracing AI-driven innovations and amplifying the voices of Global Majority countries, NEXUS champions an inclusive, justice-focused approach to climate policy and human-environment relations, ensuring that Warwick is not only part of the conversation but leading it.
About the Nexus
The Warwick Network for Equity and Exchange in Climate Governance & Strategy (NEXUS), as part of the Sustainability Spotlight Programme’s 'Road to COP 30', builds on our active engagement with COP 29 to strengthen Warwick University’s global influence on climate policy. Through interdisciplinary research and data-driven approaches, the NEXUS will address key themes from COP 29, while driving forward equitable governance strategies that respond to the evolving global climate landscape, culminating in impactful contributions to COP 30 and beyond.
Who we Are
The project is led by a highly collaborative team of Warwick Researchers and Professional Staff supported by the Sustainability Spotlight COLAB 'The ROAD to COP30':
- Professor Celine Tan – Co-Director of GLOBE, Warwick Law School
- Professor Elena Korosteleva - Director, IGSD and Chair, Sustainability Spotlight
- Dr Nicholas Lawrence - Co-lead, Sustainability Spotlight and Environmental Humanities Network
- Dr Hita Unnikrishnan - Assistant Professor, IGSD, University of Warwick
- Emellyne Forman – Research Administrator, IGSD
The NEXUS is co-created and supported by a diverse network of experts from across multiple departments, including IGSD, Law, PAIS, WMG, WBS, Life Sciences, and Sociology. This collaborative approach ensures that a wide range of perspectives and expertise shape our work on climate governance and policy.
Our involvement at COP 29
Professor Elena Korosteleva, Director of IGSD, and Chair, Sustainability Spotlight, was invited to sit on the COP 29 Scientific Council, contributing to key global discussions on climate governance and sustainability. This prestigious role places Warwick at the forefront of shaping international climate policy.
In addition to Professor Korosteleva’s involvement, Warwick will be leading an exciting initiative—the Training Academy for Sustainable Futures—focused on Just Transitions, one of the core themes of COP 29 this year. This academy will provide crucial training and engagement opportunities for Early Career Researchers, aligning with the global shift towards equitable and inclusive climate action.
For more information on the COP 29 Scientific Council discussions, click here, and for details of the COP 29 Presidential Agenda please click hereLink opens in a new window.
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Key Highlights - Road to COP 30 Programme
Our work aligns closely with COP 29 themes, focusing on interdisciplinary research, just transitions, and equitable climate governance. The Nexus's outcomes will directly contribute to COP 29 and COP 30, ensuring Warwick’s contributions to global climate policy are impactful and inclusive.
- Address gaps in interdisciplinary climate research at Warwick University.
- Strengthen Global Majority voices and partnerships in climate policy.
- Build capacity for data literacy and AI-driven policymaking.
Resources
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