Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 Hosted in Asia for the first time, the meeting brings together leaders from science, finance, culture & policy in a region where climate risks are intensifying but where many of the solutions are already emerging at scale

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🌍 GLOBAL TIPPING POINTS CONFERENCE 2026 📅 12–15 October 2026 📍 Sunway University, Malaysia ⏰ Early-bird registration ends 31 July 2026 Co-organised by the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, @exeter.ac.uk and @pik-potsdam.bsky.social #GTP2026 Register now: segevents.sunway.edu.my/e/234/global...

🌍 GLOBAL TIPPING POINTS CONFERENCE 2026 📅 12–15 October 2026 📍 Sunway University, Malaysia ⏰ Early-bird registration ends 31 July 2026 Co-organised by the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, @exeter.ac.uk and @pik-potsdam.bsky.social #GTP2026 Register now: segevents.sunway.edu.my/e/234/global...

In this timely article, @exeter.ac.uk academics Steven R Smith and Cormac Lynch explore how Prime Minister Andy Burnham's experience as Mayor of Greater Manchester could help accelerate UK climate action. theconversation.com/as-mayor-and...

@exeter.ac.uk is part of the renewed lineup of the Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP). MOAP brings together leading UK universities and the Met Office in a network of research excellence to advance weather and climate science, technology and skill. Read more: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...

Exeter part of renewed Met Office Academic Partnership

The University of Exeter is part of the renewed lineup of the Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP). MOAP brings together leading UK universities and the Met Office in a network of research excellenc...

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There’s still time to apply for our MSc Global Sustainability Solutions (GSS). Join a programme and department focussed on exceptional student experience. In the 2026 national PTES Exeter Geography’s postgrad programmes received an overall satisfaction score of 100%. tinyurl.com/445mdadr

🎨 Jess Pemberton, our brilliant artist-in-residence with @exetermarine.bsky.social, concluded her last collage session this week. We look forward seeing her exhibition soon! 🌊 www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk/news/artist-...

New analysis shows that replacing petrol and diesel cars with EVs will save vastly more lives (by reducing air pollution and heat-related deaths due to climate change) than stopping the small-scale mining of cobalt by hand in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Electric car analysis reveals moral case for accelerating green transition

New analysis on the costs and benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) reveals a strong moral case for accelerating the green transition.  Recently, it has been argued that a rapid transition is unjust – p...

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We're pleased to share the summer edition of the GSI newsletter, featuring a round-up of news, research highlights and upcoming events. 📖 Read it here: createsend.com/t/r-6135640B... Please get in touch at infoGSI@exeter.ac.uk if you'd like to be added to our mailing list. #GlobalSystemsInstitute

NGET's partnerships with ten UK universities, including @exeter.ac.uk will bring world‑class research and specialist expertise into its innovation portfolio, helping to address some of the most complex challenges involved in building and operating the future electricity transmission network.

Exeter partners with National Grid to accelerate clean energy innovation

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has announced innovation partnerships with ten UK universities – including the University of Exeter – to accelerate the clean energy transition. NGET said...

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'We are managing our landscapes to be more flammable'. Professor Claire Belcher from @exeter.ac.uk shares her damning verdict on today's BBC World at One as she discusses the wildfires that are currently raging across Britain. Listen to the full feature - link is in reply (starts at 6m 27s).

We are so thrilled to be ranked 4th in the world for SGD14: Life Below Water by @timeshighered.bsky.social Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026. This is a huge achievement which recognises the University’s commitment to conserving marine ecosystems. 🤩🐢🦑🧪🌍 news.exeter.ac.uk/top-stories/...

Join us for Free Tea and Collage sessions with Jess Pemberton, ESI Artist in Residence with @exetermarine.bsky.social. Wednesday 8 and 15 July, 1 - 2pm. www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk/news/artist-... @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social @brendangodley.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social

Four @exeter.ac.uk researchers have been named in the top 100 in a new Carbon Brief ranking of the world’s most highly cited climate scientists. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...

Four Exeter climate researchers in Carbon Brief top 100

Four University of Exeter researchers have been named in the top 100 in a new Carbon Brief ranking of the world's most highly cited climate scientists. Professors Pierre Friedlingstein (ranked 9th), N...

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We're introducing UK Climate Information (UKCI) - a new national climate service to support climate adaptation. 📅 Kick-off webinar: Thursday 9 July 1.30-3pm Find out how we’re developing UKCI & about evolving science underpinning the service. Register ⤵️ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/258fb9...

Professor Peter Cox from the @gsiexeter.bsky.social at @universityofexeter.bsky.social spoke to us at this week's Exeter Climate Forum about why it's very important to bring scientists, academics, business leaders and policy-makers together to work out how to tackle climate change. 👀

We're supporting a FREE live lesson, 'Climate at the Crossroads' as part of the Exeter Climate Forum. The 45-minute interactive session will feature 3 mini-lectures followed by live audience Q&A. It is aimed at A Level students, educators and general audiences. Sign up: tinyurl.com/ruwx6bum

The Exeter Climate Forum, a week-long gathering designed to inspire bold action on the climate emergency, is under way, with the opening session seeing the announcement of a new climate and nature institute, to be led by Professor Patrick Devine-Wright. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...

Exeter Climate Forum opens as major new institute announced

A week-long gathering designed to inspire bold action on the climate emergency has begun at the University of Exeter.  Following on from London Climate Action Week, and in a month where record-breakin...

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At the opening session of the Exeter Climate Forum, Professor Lisa Roberts, Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Exeter, announced a new climate and nature institute, to be led by Professor Patrick Devine-Wright. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...

Exeter Climate Forum opens as major new institute announced

A week-long gathering designed to inspire bold action on the climate emergency has begun at the University of Exeter.  Following on from London Climate Action Week, and in a month where record-breakin...

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This is for Geography teachers and A-Level students 👇 📅 2nd July at 14:00

Global Systems Institute@gsiexeter.bsky.social · last mo.

🌍 5 days to go: Exeter Climate Forum @gsiexeter.bsky.social is contributing across the programme. Highlights include discussions on: 🔸 Tipping points 🔸 Global carbon cycle 🔸 Climate and culture And we're running a FREE live lesson with leading climate scientists. Book now: tinyurl.com/ruwx6bum

🌍 5 days to go: Exeter Climate Forum @gsiexeter.bsky.social is contributing across the programme. Highlights include discussions on: 🔸 Tipping points 🔸 Global carbon cycle 🔸 Climate and culture And we're running a FREE live lesson with leading climate scientists. Book now: tinyurl.com/ruwx6bum

Live Lesson | Climate at the crossroads | Encounter Edu

Learn from three leading climate scientists in this live lesson from the Exeter Climate Forum. This is an opportunity to hear about three different perspectives on the climate challenge, with plenty o...

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Following on the heels of London Climate Action Week, the Exeter Climate Forum is an opportunity to engage in deeper reflection, meaningful conversations and strategic thinking ahead of the crucial COP31 summit later this year. news.exeter.ac.uk/university/u...

University of Exeter gears up for vital climate gathering

Climate scientists from around the world and key figures from industry and policy will gather for the Exeter Climate Forum next week.   Hosted by the University of Exeter, the Forum brings together sc...

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Climate scientists from around the world & key figures from industry and policy are joining us next week for the Exeter Climate Forum. The Forum brings together science, policy and business to improve understanding of climate risks and accelerate action towards a more resilient and positive future.

It's a week to go until the Exeter Climate Forum, our annual gathering of global climate scientists and key figures from industry and policy. news.exeter.ac.uk/university/u...

University of Exeter gears up for vital climate gathering

Climate scientists from around the world and key figures from industry and policy will gather for the Exeter Climate Forum next week.   Hosted by the University of Exeter, the Forum brings together sc...

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Extremely-timely paper by Patric Boardman! Recent record breaking warm years do not warrant an increase in our estimate of the Earth's climate sensitivity to CO2 (but they do warrant much greater efforts to avoid exceeding 2degC!). @gsiexeter.bsky.social esd.copernicus.org/articles/17/...

Emergent constraints on climate sensitivity and recent record-breaking warm years

Abstract. The Earth's climate sensitivity remains a significant source of uncertainty in climate projections. A key metric is the Transient Climate Response (TCR), which incorporates aspects of Equili...

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Join our live lesson: Climate at the crossroads. Part of the #ExeterClimateForum, delivered by Encounter Edu. Hear from leading climate researchers on the global carbon cycle, coral reefs and climate solutions. 🗓 2 July ⏰ 2:00pm UK time ⏳ 45 mins ✅ Free to attend: encounteredu.com/live-lessons...

Remember to join us for our talk on Wednesday with Dr Christoph Semken @utoronto.ca who will discuss the impact of marginal emission reductions through changes in behaviour by individual people, organisations, and countries. Register for the talk here: forms.office.com/e/7RaKTDydV7 #GSIExeter

A new “Multispecies Map” highlights the diverse wildlife on Penryn Campus, conceived by Dr Sarah Crowley in collaboration with Abhishek Dixit. The map is featured in the recent book by Ryan Huling: The Hidden Nations of Animals. tinyurl.com/mr32xch4 #WorldEnvironmentDay

Today is your last chance to book tickets for this year's Exeter Climate Forum. The Exeter Climate Forum is your opportunity to hear from and engage with those at the forefront of climate research and action. You can book your tickets until 17:00BST today using the following link: lnkd.in/eQbFN3nN

What's it like to know the #climate crisis better than anyone? I interviewed climate scientists about the weight of knowing, and how they navigate the gap between understanding and action. 🎥 New talk presented at @gsiexeter.bsky.social last week. Kindly hosted by @jamesgdyke.info.

Aaron Thierry 'Cassandra's Children: Scientific Responsibility in an Era of Climate Emergency

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Remember to join us tomorrow for our talk with @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social, who will discuss the fragility of vital systems and their vulnerability to shocks from the climate crisis. You can sign up to attend online or in-person using this very short form forms.office.com/e/Tp8EaV3VK8 #GSIExeter