One of the world’s biggest community science events coming to Exeter for first time
For the first time Exeter is being entered into City Nature Challenge, one of the world’s biggest community science events,...
Sustainability
Governments urged to fix ‘faulty radar’ in economic climate models
Economic models used by governments, central banks and investors are increasingly understating physical climate risk because they rely on assumptions...
Swiss unveiling of ‘Save the Flavors’ climate campaign
Researchers, watchmakers and an ice-cream company have joined forces to highlight the beloved foods – including Swiss chocolate – at...
Global boost for scheme that pairs politicians with threatened species
A scheme that pairs politicians with threatened or iconic species or habitats will receive global attention at the World Economic...
Exeter researcher appointed chair of GRASFI board
Professor Chendi Zhang has been appointed chair of the board of the Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment (GRASFI)....
Underestimates in global warming pose major climate and financial risks
New analysis suggests the planet may be more sensitive to greenhouse gases than many models assume, meaning temperatures could rise...
Global scientists call for ‘systems reset’ to redefine sustainable development
A new international study calls for a fundamental reset in how humanity understands and pursues sustainable development. The paper argues...
The Digital Innovation and Circular Economy Network+ provides £160,000 funding for vital research
A UK-wide circular economy network led by Professor Fiona Charnley of the University of Exeter has awarded £160,000 to five...
Exeter economist to co-lead Treasury review of Green Book discount rate
An economist from the University of Exeter has been appointed by the Treasury to co-lead a major independent review into...