🌍 How can universities accelerate #ClimateAction?
At last month’s #CGClimateSymposium at @durham-university.bsky.social, leaders & students tackled this question.
🎨 Visual takeaways by Laura Brodrick now online, along with presentations & #DurhamDeclaration:
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Coimbra Group universities come together in support of #DurhamDeclaration on climate change & sustainability!
🌍 The swift & strong response from our members shows their commitment to leading transformative action for a sustainable future. 🌱
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🌏 A Universidade de Coimbra reafirma o seu compromisso com a sustentabilidade e a ação climática ao subscrever a "Durham Declaration on the Collaboration of Coimbra Group Universities on Climate Change and Sustainability". 👏
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"This is just the start" said Coimbra Group Executive Board Chair Ludovic Thilly in closing remarks. Lots of takeaways from the #CGClimateSymposium in @durham-university.bsky.social. #DurhamDeclaration reflects commitment to tackle climate change & embed #sustainability in all areas of academic life
🚨 The #DurhamDeclaration is here! 🌍
Adopted at the #CGClimateSymposium, this important document marks a bold commitment by Coimbra Group universities to lead in #research, #education & #action for a sustainable future
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2nd day at Durham #CGClimateSymposium starts with what universities can do as partners, with institutional practices & strategies showcased by the universities of Geneva, Bologna, Turku, Bristol & Poitiers together with local municipality - the power of universities acting collectively
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We were honoured to welcome Chair of @naturalengland.bsky.social Dr @tonyjuniper.bsky.social to Durham who addressed leaders of 39 European universities at the @coimbragroup.bsky.social Climate Symposium with a stark warning.
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🌍 Inspiring Day 1 at #CGClimateSymposium! From Tony Juniper’s keynote to panels on research, funding & student engagement, Coimbra Group unis showcased their role as educators, investors and innovators. 🌱
Up next: the Durham Declaration. Stay tuned! #CG40Years #DurhamDeclaration #CGClimateSymposium
Closing keynote address by Lana Par, Vice-President, European Students Union, reminding universities reponsibilities as drivers of change, showing the path for students to become active citizens
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Also the winner from the Sustainable Futures' @durham-university.bsky.social competition has been awarded for ideas on Sustainable actions
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. @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social presented the story behind the ‘Eyes of the Future’ Serious Game initiative & competition. The winning teams from @unibergen.bsky.social & Iasi receive certificates for their achievements in this innovative sustainability education competition
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Interesting panel on the importance of student engagement in
efforts to combat climate change.
Sam Barratt @unep.org animated the lively discussion with experiences from Universities of Barcelona, Cologne, Pavia & @durham-university.bsky.social
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🌍 Passionate talk by @mikebentley.bsky.social @durham-university.bsky.social on #funding & collaboration for polar climate change #research ❄️, introducing keynote @christophersmith.bsky.social, @scienceeurope.org, outlining commitment of funders to tackle the issue 🌱
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Insightful discussion on role of universities& #research funders as investors 4 transformative action 👉 tackling achievements+challenges
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"Universities acting as innovators produce cutting-edge fundamental & applied research" urgently needed to enable transitions to more sustainable lives. @unileiden.bsky.social @uniheidelberg.bsky.social @universidadgranada.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social showcase strategies @ #CGClimateSymposium
There is a "short term fixation against a long term problem" & the Coimbra Group is in a powerful position to contribute to a transformative change for climate, nature, planetary health & society. Keynote address by @tonyjuniper.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social
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Amazing day @durham-university.bsky.social! Intense meetings of Executive Board & Rectors' Advisory Board on recent developments, ahead of #CGClimateSymposium starting tomorrow.
👉Looking forward to reinforcing collective commitment to sustainability and climate action!
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Thanks to Magda De Carli @ec.europa.eu for insights on the developments towards a European #Research Area Act in 2026 & constructive exchange of views with Coimbra Group Executive Board and Rectors' Advisory Group, together in Durham for tomorrow's #CGClimateSymposium.
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Looking fwd to attending #CGClimateSymposium from tomorrow! Gathering leaders and experts from 40 European universities at Durham to reflect on our role in addressing climate change, planetary health and sustainable futures, leading up to the adoption of #DurhamDeclaration on 26th March.
🌿 The Coimbra Group Climate Symposium is almost here! 🌿
From 24–26 March, CG university leaders & experts meet at Durham University to drive climate action. A key milestone: the #DurhamDeclaration, a joint commitment to sustainability.
Let’s shape a greener future!🌍
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