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Warwick and the Environment

The University of Warwick is justifiably proud of its environmental credentials. This is a great place to live, work, research and study. On these pages, you will find further information relating to the University's current environmental initiatives, its history of environmental improvement and some aspirations for the future.

"An overriding ambition to make the Warwick campus ... distinguished by environmental quality"

University Strategy - Vision 2015

Headlines

Go Green Week is Coming

The annual Go Green Week is set to take place during Week 7 (w/c 20th February 2012). An action packed week will see lively debate, film screenings, high profile presentations and plenty of opportunities to get involved in practical environmental improvements, from conservation work to green transport and artwork creation activities.

Tue 07 February 2012, 15:47 | Tags: policy, student, sustainability, headline

DEFRA publishes top 100 climate change risks to UK

The government has recently published its Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA), identifying the top 100 climate change challenges to the UK and the economy. The CCRA looks at the impact of climate change in a series of areas, including the built environment. It is intended to provide a reliable baseline for decisions by government, local authorities and businesses to help them limit the risks and develop resilience. [More...]

Fri 27 January 2012, 12:23 | Tags: policy, energy/utilities, research, headline

Low Carbon Transport Initiatives Rewarded

Warwick was recently rewarded for its ongoing efforts to promote lower carbon fleet operations. The University received a commendation in the category of Low Carbon Vehicle Operator of the Year in the Low Carbon Awards of the Low CVP

. The submission included not only the electrification of the fleet, but also efforts to specify lower carbon alternatives for lease vehicles and the full range of promotional activities.

Tue 22 November 2011, 17:02 | Tags: transport, sustainability, headline

Warwick Receives Environmental Commendation

The University has been highly commended in the Student Initiatives and Campaigns category of this year’s Green Gown Awards for the design, construction, planning and installation of a small-scale wind turbine at Cryfield Grounds Maintenance Depot. The project was completed by students within the society Engineers Without Borders, in full collaboration with staff in the Energy, Environment and Grounds Maintenance teams of the Estates Office. [More...]

Mon 07 November 2011, 11:48 | Tags: student, sustainability, headline

World Environment Day 2011

On Sunday 5th June, it is UNEP World Environment Day 2011 - the annual opportunity to stimulate worldwide awareness of the environment. To celebrate the event, why not learn about Warwick's 2020 Carbon Management Programme, measure your own carbon footprint using the WWF Footprint Calculator or re-consider your sustainable transport options for 2011-12?