Warwick Sustainability Forum 2026
About the Warwick Sustainability Forum (WSF)
Date: 2 July 2026
Location: The Oculus
The Warwick Sustainability Forum 2026 is an annual flagship event organised by Sustainability SpotlightLink opens in a new window, now in its third year, bringing together researchers, policymakers, industry partners, businesses and community leaders to address pressing global sustainability challenges, collectively.
Building on the success of the previous forums, it provides a collaborative platform to share progress, identify emerging priorities, and co-develop action plans that drive a meaningful impact at local, national, and international levels. Focused on moving from reflection to action, the forum fosters cross‑sector dialogue, strengthens partnerships, and supports innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
Key Objectives
- Review progress and key achievements from the past year
- Identify emerging sustainability priorities and challenges
- Co-develop an action plan for 2026–27
- Strengthen cross-sector collaboration and partnerships
- Support sustainability champions to drive impact
Sustainability Spotlight 2026 at a Glance
Resources
Previous WSF
2024 | Time to TalkLink opens in a new window
Frist WFS ‘Time to Talk’ on organising the university-wide cross-disciplinary Sustainability Spotlight was held on 4th July 2024, bringing together 65 registered representatives from all faculties, and all levels of seniority, including professional, central research services, business partnerships and regional engagement. The event generated a lot of proposals and recommendations, which will be developed for implementation by the Sustainability Spotlight Leadership Team and Steering Group.
2025 | From Reflection to ActionLink opens in a new window
The Sustainability Spotlight Forum 2025, “From Reflection to Action,” took place on 3 July 2025 with 69 invited participants, including representatives from 15 external organisations, three international guests, and 17 university departments. Although 38 registered attendees could not attend, forecasting minimised food waste. The forum enabled reflection on progress and encouraged participants to develop ideas for future activity. External stakeholders helped situate discussions within global sustainability challenges. This year’s focus emphasised turning ideas into community-owned actions, shifting towards a co-creation model led by engaged members rather than relying on top-down leadership, supporting a more sustainable and participatory approach to ongoing initiatives.