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"On a track to true climate catastrophe" - Sussex experts respond to landmark IPCC report

9 August 2021

Sussex researchers today responded to a new assessment from UN scientists which details humanity's damaging impact on the climate.

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Experts call for ban on urban and garden pesticides to protect bees, other wildlife and human health

5 August 2021

A new petition launched by a Sussex Professor, supported by a host of charities, is calling for a ban around common pesticide use.

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Researchers launch annual survey to monitor the health of Sussex seabed following trawler ban

22 July 2021

Staff and students have begun an in-depth study of underwater habitats off the Sussex coast as part of a Sir David Attenborough-backed project.

Call for initiatives: TIP Conference 2022 launched

28 June 2021

Transformative Innovation Policy Conference 17-21 January 2022: Call for initiatives open!

A virtual international research symposium on aligning the climate and SDG Agendas

11 June 2021

Join this international research symposium to discuss aligning the climate and SDG agendas and how to accelerate transformative action. 20-22 July.

Call for evidence on aligning the Sustainable Development Goals and the climate emergency

10 June 2021

All-Party Parliamentary Group inquiry in partnership with SSRP on aligning the climate and sustainable development goals. Submit by 18 June.

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Indigenous students awarded certification, part of SSRP project strengthening rights-based sustainable development

8 June 2021

Ten indigenous students receive certification enabling them to conduct their own research as part of the 'Indigenous Visions' project.

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University of Sussex experts respond to today's Queen's Speech

11 May 2021

Our academics have been responding to the Environment Bill, reform of the Judicial Review process and plans to simplify government procurement.

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University named among the world’s best for helping to deliver global sustainability

21 April 2021

The University has been ranked 41st in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2021 out of 1,115 institutions.

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SSRP researchers define UN actions to bend the curve on biodiversity loss

22 March 2021

A new paper identifies eight actions for sustainable food production and consumption to bend the curve on biodiversity loss.

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Policy should support diverse land management that delivers for both people and nature, urge SSRP researchers

16 March 2021

University of Sussex experts have urged policy makers to support diverse land use management to meet the diverse needs and values of people and...

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Generous Peter Carpenter Climate Change Scholarship funds African research students with support from SSRP

15 January 2021

A generous new gift from Sussex alumnus Peter Carpenter will fund climate researchers from Africa.

Sustainability impact assessments must be included in the UK’s Trade Bill, SSRP researcher recommends

11 December 2020

Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) researcher, Dr Emily Lydgate, advises that sustainability in trade agreements should be assessed.

New collection of papers by SSRP show how to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals more efficiently

3 December 2020

Sussex Sustainability Research Programme researchers highlight 'synergy drivers' for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals in new Special Feature.

Academics and policy makers mobilise to transform innovation in South Africa

2 November 2020

140 experts helped to transform South Africa’s science, technology and innovation systems in a three-day forum, co-organised by Sussex.

Sussex joins consortium to create innovative Centre for Doctoral Training and help transform UK Food Systems

16 October 2020

The University of Sussex has joined a UKRI-funded consortium to help create future leaders to reshape how we make, transport and consume our food.

Tribute to Professor Dame Georgina Mace

24 September 2020

The Sussex Sustainability Research Programme is deeply saddened by the death of Professor Dame Georgina Mace, Sussex alumna and honorary doctorand.

Sustainable Development Goals essential for the UK Government’s pandemic recovery

14 September 2020

Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) provides evidence to new All-Party Parliamentary Group report.

Online methods catalogue for sustainability researchers

14 September 2020

SSRP launches new Research Methods for Sustainability Catalogue at the SSRP Symposium, introducing methods available to sustainability researchers.

Majority of groundwater stores resilient to climate change

27 August 2020

A new study suggests fewer resources are depleting than previously estimated, but authors urge caution in unsustainable extraction levels.