Professor Catharine Ward Thompson was amongst the experts from across the University taking part in this year’s United Nations climate change conference, COP31, in Antalya, Türkiye.

The global summit, running from 9 to 20 November, is attended by national leaders, policy makers, academics and activists from around the world. 

This year’s conference aims to accelerate progress on tackling climate change by helping turn commitments into meaningful real-world action. 

Advancing Action: Edinburgh’s Research and Reflections for COP31

Academics have contributed to a publication capturing how Edinburgh is using its research, innovation and thought leadership to address issues being discussed at Cop31.

“Advancing Action: Edinburgh’s Research and Reflections for COP31” explores the practical solutions, partnerships and policy insights shaping global climate action at the University of Edinburgh.

This collection of 14 thought pieces from University of Edinburgh experts reflects the depth and breadth of Edinburgh’s transdisciplinary research and innovation expertise in climate and environment – with a special focus on the circular economy, a core agenda item at this year’s COP.

Catherine Ward Thompson has contributed essay “Look after the urban landscape and it will take care of you” sharing her research as director of OPENspace.

Read the Advancing Action publication

Read the full news post on the University experts at the climate summit