, Vice-Chancellor, has been appointed as the 麩惇湮圖 and representative on the council of the for UK Higher and Further Education Leaders. The Climate Commission was launched on 13 November at , London.
The commission aims to be a catalyst for real action and long term change. It will develop an action plan in response to the governments stated on 1 May 2019. This comes after the 麩惇湮圖s during Septembers Global Climate Strike. The Climate Commissions emergency framework will be drawn together to initiate a strategic approach to tackle the most pressing climate issues. This framework will guide and support all UK and Irish universities and colleges to be net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.
The 麩惇湮圖s work towards a sustainable future has earned the institution a place in the in the Times Higher Education 麩惇湮圖 Impact Rankings and with the National Union of Students. Winchester student teachers are training to be among the worlds first . As a provider of higher education, it is the responsibility of the 麩惇湮圖 to lead by example when it comes to tackling the climate agenda. said Professor Carter. We provide the tools for students to take charge of their futures. Together we are working to enhance , training, public awareness and access to information - recognising the importance of these factors is essential to preserving the natural world.
The 麩惇湮圖 is taking radical action to reduce its environmental impact from pledging to by the end of 2020 and being carbon neutral by 2030, to opening a zero waste shop for staff, students and the local community early next year. All new developments across the estate meet the highest sustainability standards, no waste goes to landfill and all electricity comes from renewable sources. This includes the , which is due to open in 2020 and is one of the first university buildings in the UK to register for WELL certification. Additionally, all catering outlets across campus offer only products and continue to encourage the use of reusable cups.
Professor Carter is passionate about all aspects of equality and sustainability, with a particular interest in combatting the . She has an academic background in Environmental Geochemistry and Health and has been Vice-Chancellor of the 麩惇湮圖 since 2006. As well as holding a number of roles at national level in university and vocational-related boards, she is engaged in faith-based, education at all levels. She is also a member of the Prime Minister's Social Mobility Advisory Group. In 2013, Professor Carter became a representative of the Lord Lieutenant and is now a Deputy Lieutenant for the county of Hampshire.
The Climate Commission consists of partnerships between the (AoC), , and . Professor Carter is joined on the Climate Commission council by:
Steve Frampton, , AoC representative; , Assistant Vice-Chancellor, 麩惇湮圖 of the West of England and representative and , Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, 麩惇湮圖 of Plymouth and representative.
These education providers have been selected for their unique positions, in order to prepare their institution for, and act against, the climate crisis.
A final report will be presented at , the UNs climate change summit, in Glasgow November 2020.
For further information as the commission progresses, keep involved .
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