COP26
SRUC is leading climate change action by delivering cutting-edge research, inclusive education as well as policy and business support. Find out more about how we are leading the global charge to address the climate emergency and to turn sustainability challenges into positive action.
In November 2021, Glasgow will be the host to the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). The conference will bring governments and institutions together to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Â
SRUC is a leading force in research to help alleviate and adjust to the risks and impacts associated with climate change. On these pages you can learn about how our education, research and consultancy efforts all have sustainability and environmental stewardship at their core, and the importance of our work in realising the goals laid out by the Conference of the Parties. Â
At SRUC, we are facing and tackling some of the biggest challenges that are highly relevant to COP26. This includes future land use, producing food ethically, decarbonisation of the natural economy, net zero or supporting thriving rural communities through regenerative agriculture and conservation. We recently did a podcast covering these subjects. Listen to episode 1 and episode 2, and have a look at our podcasts page for more.
But that’s not all – explore these pages to get an idea of the breadth and depth of our involvement in making our planet’s future one that we can all be proud of and enjoy.
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COP26 projects
SRUC researchers and consultants are always working on a variety of projects to help preserve and protect our environment while still meeting the needs of modern (and future) society.
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FAS events for COP26
FAS events are a great way to pick up free advice and guidance, and also give you the opportunity to meet other people from across the agricultural community to share ideas and network.
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Research for COP26
Research
Global climate emergency
This Centre aims to find new systems-level solutions to tackle the worsening climate crisis.
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Thriving natural capital
Supporting thriving rural communities through regenerative agriculture and conservation.
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Future food systems
Generating knowledge to create safe, sustainable, and new foods chains that deliver healthy diets and support economic growth.
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Delivering data & digital innovation
Using data to generate understanding, provide insights, develop and improve products, and increase resource use efficiency across agri-food systems
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