Adapting to climate change – a leading role for universities and colleges

This presentation was given as part of the 'Moving from Compliance to Leading Change' Summit at the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017 by Anna Beswick, Adaptation Scotland Programme Manager for SNIFFER

Session Outline

This presentation reports on the increasing numbers of Scottish universities and colleges getting involved with partnerships at the heart of local efforts to adapt to climate change. The presentation includes inspiring examples of work in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh.

The presentation also outlines how climate change adaption can also bring benefits to FHE institutions, including opportunities to enhance the student experience, reduce risks to assets, and develop new research opportunities.

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EAUC-Scotland held their fourth conference on the 22nd February 2017 at the University of Stirling. Find all resources from the Conference using the tag EAUCS2017, and find out more about the event on the Conference webpages.

Find the other presentations from the 'Moving from Compliance to Leading Change' Summit here.