Oxford Climate Research Network are recruiting! Applications are invited for 60% FTE coordinator position. Please find more details here: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru... Deadline 9 September; interviews 8 October 2026.

A fantastic turnout this week for the launch of the OCRN Climate × Health Seminar Series! It was great to bring together researchers from across the University to connect, share ideas, and build a stronger climate & health community. (1/2)

Join the Oxford Climate Research Network: www.climate.ox.ac.uk The next seminar will take place in autumn, details to be announced! #climate #health #oxford

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The Oxford Climate Research Network (OCRN) is the community of researchers and staff at the University of Oxford who work on climate and climate change.

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🌍 The Climate x Health seminar series with Oxford Climate Research Network @climateoxford.bsky.social successfully launched! Great turnout from climate, medical, data science, social policy, geography, ethics & more - kicking off what promises to be a rich dialogue. #climate #Oxford #health

A fantastic discussion today at OCRN on AI and climate prediction! 🤖🌦️ Thank you to our brilliant panel, Tony McNally, Kirstine Dale and Tim Palmer, chaired by Philip Stier, and to everyone who joined us and contributed to a lively discussion and Q&A.

🌍 Today is #ShowYourStripes Day. These are Oxford's warming stripes. Each stripe represents the average temperature in Oxford for a single year. (1/6)

Check out this recent article in @theconversation.com by @hwright.bsky.social of the Oxford Climate Policy Monitor on methane emissions. As she explains, it's vital we get them under control if we want to address climate change.

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🧵New blog by me this week on #methane How methane policy will make or break the #climate crisis There’s no sign methane emissions are declining... Our team’s analysis at @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social aligns with @iea.org finding about an implementation gap theconversation.com/how-methane-...

We're delighted to share the full programme for our "Reclaiming Hope, Removing Carbon" event! Take a look here: co2re.org/wp-content/u.... Join us from 11–14 June at the Uni of Bristol Botanic Garden & see work from our 7 CO2RE Artists: botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk/event/reclai... #SciArt

🤖🌦️ Is the success of AI weather forecasting models an opportunity or a danger for climate prediction? Join OCRN on 3rd July for a panel discussion & lunch on this timely topic! Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Can biodiversity markets really deliver nature recovery — and who gets to shape the outcomes? New Oxford research explores how different market models influence participation, collaboration, and ecological impact in England’s Biodiversity Net Gain system. 🌿

How biodiversity markets shape nature recovery

Biodiversity markets are increasingly being used in conservation policy, but we still don’t fully understand how their design shapes who gets involved and what actually happens for nature on the groun...

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🌎🏠 Climate change is only exacerbating America's housing crisis. Could a coalition between homeowners, real estate, banks and insurance providers be the solution? Professor Thomas Hale offers a new plan to protect homes in his latest policy brief. 👇 https://ow.ly/FvKP50YRAQX

We've some amazing talks lined up for this term, & this one's bound to be a hit, so register your seat ASAP! You can listen to David Abram's inspirational talk online or in-person, followed by a drinks reception. Eveyone's welcome. Register: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv... @ecioxford.bsky.social

Last week, we hosted Strategic Horizons in Climate x Health Research at the Oxford Martin School, bringing together researchers, funders, and partners to explore funding strategies, collaboration, and new opportunities across the climate and health space (1/2)

Over 140 people joined “Talking climate, taking action” in Oxfordshire, organised by Oxford Friends of the Earth and supported by OCRN and partners. The event held on 24th Jan focused on better climate communication and tackling misinformation. Read more here: www.climate.ox.ac.uk/article/talk...

Talking climate, taking action: Strengthening climate communication and collaboration in Oxfordshire

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Yesterday’s OCRN Annual Lecture with Prof. Daniel Schrag explored the uncertainties of solar geoengineering and why they matter for governance and accountability. Watch the full recording here: youtu.be/y_BaJjK2DdI?...

"The Unknowability of Solar Geoengineering and Why it Matters” by Prof. Daniel P. Schrag

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We’re hiring: Impact Facilitator Oxford Networks for the Environment (ONE), University of Oxford Lead evaluation of environmental research impact (2021–2026) and help build new partnerships aligned with Oxford’s sustainability goals. Apply: tinyurl.com/3w5re2v6

OCRN Annual Lecture | 4 March, 16:00–18:00 Maths Institute (L1) Prof. Daniel Schrag (Harvard University) will speak on "The Unknowability of Solar Geoengineering and Why it Matters". All welcome. Networking reception to follow. Register via the QR code.

Join us on 17 March 2026 at the Oxford Martin School for "Strategic Horizons in Climate x Health Research". An OCRN forum for researchers, clinicians, funders and policy leaders to explore funding priorities, map Oxford’s strengths and spark collaboration Scan the QR code below to register!

Really energising COP30 debrief today with colleagues from across Oxford and beyond. Lots to reflect on around delivery, governance, nature and youth engagement. Thanks to everyone who joined. #COP30

Even if Paris targets are met, sea levels & Arctic permafrost will keep changing for centuries. Stabilising them needs net-negative carbon for 250+ years. New study led by ECI’s Dr Johannes Bednar. ➡️ www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/stoppin...

NEW: An Oxford study finds nearly half the world could face extreme heat by 2050 if warming hits 2.0°C - a scenario scientists say is increasingly likely. Researchers call it 'a wake-up call.' 🧵 [1/7]

Very pleased to announce our first seminar this term, 5pm Tuesday 20th January. Philanthropy, policy and the power sector by Rebecca Collyer, Executive Director of ReNew2030. All welcome, in person or online: bit.ly/3Zk6AFz @socsci.ox.ac.uk @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social @mplsoxford.bsky.social

📢 Oxford Networks for the Environment (ONE) Annual Lecture Can science & policy keep pace with the rapidly growing carbon dioxide removal market? Join keynote speaker Professor Gideon Henderson, followed by a panel discussion and drinks reception. Register: bookwhen.com/onenetwork#f...

A landmark new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts and its partners - which include SoGE’s prof Richard Bailey - has found that the scale and impact of #plastic #pollution is far worse than previously thought, with dire consequences for the #environment and human #health. https://bit.ly/3Muisld

Breaking the Plastic Wave 2025

Our analysis also finds that plastic is interconnected with other global challenges, and that solving the plastic pollution problem will have broad implications for improving the health of people, the...

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Oxford’s Wytham Woods has a long history as a venue for ecology research and are, despite their timeless appearance, a place of constant change. Learn more about what researchers are uncovering ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4rGXwI3

“We are facing a national emergency not only because the climate is changing, but because the living systems that protect the climate are breaking down.” # OxfordSmithSchool Nathalie Seddon said to @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security

Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster

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"Nature is not a ‘nice to have’; it is critical national infrastructure”🌿 -The message Prof Nathalie Seddon delivered to over 1000 MPs, peers & leaders at the UK’s first-ever National Emergency Briefing on the Nature & Climate crisis #neb2025 ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/uk-nati...

Researchers from across Oxford University were on the ground at #COP30 in Belém, taking part in side events, presenting new research, and working with partners to support the negotiations and inform the wider political process. Read on for perspectives from Oxford experts ⬇️

Expert Comment: Reflections on COP30 in Belém | University of Oxford

Researchers from across the University of Oxford were on the ground at COP30 in Belém, taking part in side events, presenting new research, and working with partners to support the negotiations and

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Youth voices are increasingly central to #ClimatePolicy & we’re excited to share the Global Youth Climate Training Impact Report. https://f.mtr.cool/iwoyaswyvq @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social

ECI is proud to be represented at #COP30Brazil by Dr @erikaberenguer.bsky.social Tomorrow she joins Greenpeace, SOS Atlantic Forest & WWF to discuss aligning climate & biodiversity policies ➡️https://tinyurl.com/4fz3j3dm #COP30 #Biodiversity #Forests #Amazon Dr Erika Berenguer + Dr Aline Soterroni