Global study identifies urgent blue carbon priorities in the fight against climate change
Strong international research collaboration has produced a major new study on blue carbon—and the message is clear: we’re underusing it.
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St Andrews welcomes Professor Sir Jim Skea during Sustainability Week
Chair of the IPCC, Professor Sir Jim Skea highlighted led keynotes, panels, and student Q&As, offering wide-ranging engagement on climate science, policy, and collaboration.
Sakura cherry trees bring colour, culture and biodiversity to St Andrews
The University has planted its first Sakura cherry blossom trees as part of a nationwide initiative celebrating the longstanding friendship between Japan and the UK.
St Andrews awarded £950,000 to decarbonise New College buildings
The University of St Andrews has been awarded £950,000 from Scotland’s Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund to support a pioneering conservation and sustainability project at New College in the heart of the town.
Ice creams all-round as electric 99 buses hit the road
The University marked another milestone in its partnership with Stagecoach East Scotland this week when the bus operator launched its fully electric 99 service in St Andrews.
Dr Okafor-Yarwood appointed Vice Chair of African Ocean Decade Taskforce
Dr Ife Okafor-Yarwood joins UN’s Ocean Decade Taskforce as Vice Chair, bringing African voices and inclusive perspectives to shape the future of global ocean governance.
Blue Carbon Action Plan
Groundbreaking St Andrews research has helped shape Scotland’s first Blue Carbon Action Plan, launched today to protect coastal habitats, boost biodiversity, and tackle climate change.
Blue Carbon Academy opens doors for future leaders
This summer, the University of St Andrews brought together students, scientists, and policy experts from around the world for the very first Blue Carbon Academy.
Postgraduate students present carbon calculator at Europeaum event
An innovative approach to calculating carbon emitted through research activities was the topic of a presentation at the Europeaum event in February
University launches 2023-2024 sustainability report
The annual report includes a summary of carbon emissions reporting, along with an extensive overview of work being undertaken across the institution in alignment withe the 17 UN SDGs