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Sustainability Research Themes

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Working together to tackle a global emergency

How does does human activity affect the environment?

Earth's resources are limited, what happens when they run out?

Universities can help answer these questions through research into areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, developing resilience and living with the impacts of climate change, green chemistry, the circular economy, climate driven inequalities, migration, flooding & water management, feeding the world’s growing population, habitability and long-term thinking in business and politics.
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Planetary Challenges & Resilience

Tackling the global challenges impacting our planet, including climate change, sustainability and pollution.

Environmental Humanities

Exploring the relationship between arts and culture and the environment.

Complex Environmental Systems

Spanning Life and Environmental Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts.

Sustainable Societies & Innovation

How can modern societies protect the planet and ensure a good quality of life for future generations?

Sustainable Materials

The need for materials that are renewable, recyclable or biodegradable has never been greater. How can we produce materials in ways that have minimal impact on the environment?

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