Beyond net zero
Four UofG-led projects have secured funding for ideas that respond to some of the country's most pressing climate and environmental challenges.
The funding is from Scotland Beyond Net Zero, a coalition designed to catalyse research collaboration across academic disciplines, empower communities and inform the policymaking and action Scotland needs to reach its ambitious targets.
Climate finance
Professor Patrick Bayer of the School of Social & Political Sciences will explore how Scotland can develop stronger green financial markets to help unlock investment in climate projects and support the country's transition to net zero.
Energy
Professor Ken Gibb of the School of Social & Political Sciences will investigate the challenges and opportunities involved in introducing low-carbon heating systems in Scotland's new-build homes.
Circular economy
Two projects will contribute to the circular economy.
Professor Matt Brennan of the School of Culture & Creative Arts will use Glasgow Summer Sessions and Edinburgh's Hidden Door Festival as living labs to explore ways of reducing waste at music festivals, including the use of reusable cups and serveware.
Dr Franziska Paul of the Adam Smith Business School and Dr Timothy Peacock, School of Humanities, will examine how community initiatives such as tool libraries and repair cafés can reduce waste and support more sustainable local economies across Scotland.
Professor Chris Pearce, Vice Principal for Research & Knowledge Exchange at UofG, is Chair of the SBNZ Governing Board: "We are delighted to support these innovative and impactful collaborations, which reflect the breadth of climate and sustainability research across Scotland.”