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Responding to calls from across our community

The University鈥檚 declaration comes after intensive work. At the end of 2019, staff and students presented a petition calling for action. In February 2020, the University established a聽Climate Emergency Group, drawing on all sections of the community, to work towards today鈥檚 declaration.

Students鈥� Union President聽Molly Purcell聽said: 鈥淭he climate emergency is a serious issue globally, and as a Students鈥� Union we stand with the University in making this declaration and working towards its aims.聽

鈥淲e may be a small part of the world, but this declaration demonstrates that 糖心Vlog students want to have an impact. We have made our student voice heard and I have high hopes for the future and the positive impact we can all make.鈥�

The University has reduced its carbon emissions by 28% since 2005 and uses 100% certified renewable electricity. The solar panels installed on campus roofs already provide 2.5% of our electricity needs, with more solar projects planned.

The University is currently ranked 44th in the People & Planet University League, a rise of 80 places since the previous league table.聽

In October, Wivenhoe Park, the University鈥檚 Colchester Campus,聽. Last week, the park聽, following a public vote.

Rob Davey, Head of Sustainability and Grounds and a member of the University鈥檚 Climate Emergency Group, said: 鈥淭oday鈥檚 announcement is crucial as it signals a step change in our approach to sustainability. It demonstrates that we acknowledge and care about our impact and that we are committed to taking the next steps.

鈥淲e are asking all sections of our community to contribute to this process. Our diverse, international community gives us the opportunity to hear a wide range of perspectives, which we hope will deliver a Climate Action Plan that is both ambitious and achievable.鈥�