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Trinity students and staff attend COP28

The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is taking place for the next two weeks in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This year, Trinity has gained observer status which means representatives access seminars, panels and networking opportunities, but not the negotiations.

29 Nov 2023

Environment|Society|Sustainability

Trinity to headquarter Climate+ Co-Centre

The new €41.3 million research centre will be the home of research, innovation, and policy development across the interlinked challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and water degradation on the islands of Ireland and Britain.

28 Nov 2023

Awards and Funding|Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Trinity welcomes Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf

Mr Yousaf greeted the special Scottish gathering with a "Dia dhaoibh" and went on to talk about how vital the friendship was between Scotland and Ireland, noting that 23,000 Irish citizens live in Scotland.

27 Nov 2023

Community|Environment|Society

Fewer staff, students are walking and cycling, survey finds

The numbers walking fell to 20% from a high of 28% in 2018, while the cycling rate was sharply down (-59%) from 2011.

20 Nov 2023

Community|Environment|Students

Plants might be able to absorb more CO2 from human activities than previously expected

This research paints an uncharacteristically upbeat picture for the planet, but despite the headline finding, the environmental scientists behind the work say it does not mean the world’s governments can take their foot off the brake in their obligations to reduce carbon emissions as fast as possible.

17 Nov 2023

Environment|Research|Science