Oxford Climate Research Network

Talking climate, taking action: Strengthening climate communication and collaboration in Oxfordshire

Over 140 people joined “Talking climate, taking action” in Oxfordshire, organised by Oxford Friends of the Earth and supported by OCRN and partners. The event held on 24th Jan focused on better climate communication and tackling misinformation.

Read more here: www.climate.ox.ac.uk/article/talk...

"The Unknowability of Solar Geoengineering and Why it Matters” by Prof. Daniel P. Schrag YouTube video by Oxford Climate Research Network

Yesterday’s OCRN Annual Lecture with Prof. Daniel Schrag explored the uncertainties of solar geoengineering and why they matter for governance and accountability.

Watch the full recording here: youtu.be/y_BaJjK2DdI?...

We’re hiring: Impact Facilitator
Oxford Networks for the Environment (ONE), University of Oxford

Lead evaluation of environmental research impact (2021–2026) and help build new partnerships aligned with Oxford’s sustainability goals.

Apply: tinyurl.com/3w5re2v6

OCRN Annual Lecture | 4 March, 16:00–18:00
Maths Institute (L1)

Prof. Daniel Schrag (Harvard University) will speak on "The Unknowability of Solar Geoengineering and Why it Matters".

All welcome. Networking reception to follow. Register via the QR code.

Join us on 17 March 2026 at the Oxford Martin School for "Strategic Horizons in Climate x Health Research".

An OCRN forum for researchers, clinicians, funders and policy leaders to explore funding priorities, map Oxford’s strengths and spark collaboration

Scan the QR code below to register!

Panel Discussion: 'COP30 Debrief: Insights and reflections from the… Panel: Erika Berenguer , Senior Research Associate at the Ecosystems Lab (Chair) Aline Soterroni , Research Fellow at Nature-based Solutions Initiative…

In case you missed it, watch the full panel discussion here: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/cop30...

Really energising COP30 debrief today with colleagues from across Oxford and beyond. Lots to reflect on around delivery, governance, nature and youth engagement. Thanks to everyone who joined.
#COP30

Even if Paris targets are met, sea levels & Arctic permafrost will keep changing for centuries. Stabilising them needs net-negative carbon for 250+ years.

New study led by ECI’s Dr Johannes Bednar.

➡️ www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/stoppin...

A city skyline silhouetted against an intense orange sky, with the sun blazing through heat haze and construction cranes visible. The image includes text reading: “Global population living with extreme heat to double by 2050 – University of Oxford.”

NEW: An Oxford study finds nearly half the world could face extreme heat by 2050 if warming hits 2.0°C - a scenario scientists say is increasingly likely.

Researchers call it 'a wake-up call.'

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Very pleased to announce our first seminar this term, 5pm Tuesday 20th January. Philanthropy, policy and the power sector by Rebecca Collyer, Executive Director of ReNew2030.
All welcome, in person or online: bit.ly/3Zk6AFz @socsci.ox.ac.uk @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social @mplsoxford.bsky.social

📢 Oxford Networks for the Environment (ONE) Annual Lecture

Can science & policy keep pace with the rapidly growing carbon dioxide removal market?

Join keynote speaker Professor Gideon Henderson, followed by a panel discussion and drinks reception.

Register: bookwhen.com/onenetwork#f...

Breaking the Plastic Wave 2025 Our analysis also finds that plastic is interconnected with other global challenges, and that solving the plastic pollution problem will have broad implications for improving the health of people, the...

A landmark new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts and its partners - which include SoGE’s prof Richard Bailey - has found that the scale and impact of #plastic #pollution is far worse than previously thought, with dire consequences for the #environment and human #health.

https://bit.ly/3Muisld

Overhead view of a dense forest with the text 'Treetops and Secret Forests' superimposed.

Oxford’s Wytham Woods has a long history as a venue for ecology research and are, despite their timeless appearance, a place of constant change.

Learn more about what researchers are uncovering ⬇️

https://bit.ly/4rGXwI3

Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster

“We are facing a national emergency not only because the climate is changing, but because the living systems that protect the climate are breaking down.” # OxfordSmithSchool Nathalie Seddon said to @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Nature is not a ‘nice to have’; it is critical national infrastructure”🌿
-The message Prof Nathalie Seddon delivered to over 1000 MPs, peers & leaders at the UK’s first-ever National Emergency Briefing on the Nature & Climate crisis #neb2025

➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/uk-nati...

Expert Comment: Reflections on COP30 in Belém | University of Oxford Researchers from across the University of Oxford were on the ground at COP30 in Belém, taking part in side events, presenting new research, and working with partners to support the negotiations and

Researchers from across Oxford University were on the ground at #COP30 in Belém, taking part in side events, presenting new research, and working with partners to support the negotiations and inform the wider political process.

Read on for perspectives from Oxford experts ⬇️

Youth voices are increasingly central to #ClimatePolicy & we’re excited to share the Global Youth Climate Training Impact Report.
https://f.mtr.cool/iwoyaswyvq
@oxfordnetzero.bsky.social

Dr Erika Berenguer next to Dr Aline Soterroni from the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford.

ECI is proud to be represented at #COP30Brazil by Dr @erikaberenguer.bsky.social

Tomorrow she joins Greenpeace, SOS Atlantic Forest & WWF to discuss aligning climate & biodiversity policies

➡️https://tinyurl.com/4fz3j3dm

#COP30 #Biodiversity #Forests #Amazon
Dr Erika Berenguer + Dr Aline Soterroni

What Can We Do? Meet The Scientist - Michael Rosen & Helen Johnson Pt 3 YouTube video by Hot Poets

As we celebrate the launch of this campaign, here’s the first of an interview series featuring Professor Helen Johnson (OCRN, University of Oxford), spotlighting why bringing creativity into climate education matters so deeply (2/2)

🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_qW...

Overheard In Space by Michael Rosen I Hot Poets Ignite YouTube video by Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

We’re excited to be a part of Hot Poets🔥Ignite a brand new climate & poetry education campaign featuring Michael Rosen - watch the poem, buy the children's poetry book, or book hot poets at your school at hotpoets.org (1/2)

youtu.be/KquXACs9GSQ?...

#climateaction #education #hotpoets

Hot off the press! The Net Zero Stocktake 2025 is published today. Check it out here: zerotracker.net/analysis/net...

Interested in applying for the role of Oxford Climate Research Network Coordinator? The deadline is midday on the 8th of September. More details below👇

Video by @oxfordsparks.bsky.social, commissioned by OCRN in association with the #RHRNClimate Summit and the PCER seed fund.

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Image of a glacier-capped mountain behind text which reads "Right Here, Right Now: Climate Science, Law and Justice"

🎥 Right Here, Right Now: Climate Science, Law & Justice

When lives or properties are destroyed by extreme weather events, can anybody be held to account? New micro-doc explores what happens when #climatescience is taken to the #courtroom. 🌍⚖️

bit.ly/RHRNClimateJ...

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Oxford Climate Research Network are recruiting!

Join OCRN as the network coordinator (0.6FTE) and help us raise the impact, effectiveness, and profile of climate research at Oxford University.

Deadline: midday 8 Sept 2025

@oxuniearthsci.bsky.social

More details: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

New job opportunity at OCRN, based in @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social. See below for details!

📢 Attention researchers & policymakers!

📬 Our June newsletter - covering the launch of the new Young Lives Hub on #ClimateChange & Environmental Shocks & much, much more - is out now!

🔗 createsend.com/t/r-CA487FB2...

#longitudinalstudy #research #poverty
@climateoxford.bsky.social

Oxford Energy Day - Wednesday 24th September, Mathematics Institute. Registration and research poster competition bit.ly/3GqotwG @oxfordphysics.bsky.social @oxforderesearch.bsky.social @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social @biodivoxford.bsky.social @climateoxford.bsky.social @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social

GGR Insights: What types of CDR are ‘nature-based solutions’? - CO₂RE - The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub This is the third in our series of online webinars, GGR Insights, presenting the latest research and debating what is needed to enable the sustainable scale-up of Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) in the U...

Just 1 day until our next GGR Insights webinar! Join us tomorrow at 12pm to learn about GGR & nature-based solutions. co2re.org/events/ggr-i... @naturebasedsols.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @climateoxford.bsky.social @undaunted-hq.bsky.social @thecccuk.bsky.social @cdrfyi.bsky.social

Five fabulous panellists talk about how deliberative democracy can support climate justice!

Precis and link to recording in blog 👇

@climateoxford.bsky.social @oxprimarycare.bsky.social
@alanrenwick.bsky.social
@timschwanen.bsky.social @reemaspatel.bsky.social #MutiraoGlobalCOP30 #RHRNClimate