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Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford
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Germinated in 1991 at the University of Oxford
One of the world’s first interdisciplinary research institutions, continuing to tackle the challenges of environmental change, its causes, impacts, and adaptive solutions.
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Jason Williams, 'The Cloud Gardener' joins our researchers to explore how greening even the smallest spaces can transform lives. From balcony biodiversity in Manchester to research on Oxford’s green spaces, this episode digs into small ideas with big impacts.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Global trade could lose $14B/yr from disruptions at maritime chokepoints like the Suez and Bab el-Mandeb. New ECI study shows how conflict, piracy & extreme weather ripple through supply chains. By Dr Jasper Verschuur, Dr Johannes Lumma & Prof Jim Hall.

➡️https://tinyurl.com/96amj8sz
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Eco-distress—climate anxiety among young people—is real and ongoing. In this series in The Conversation UK, researchers at the ECI reflect on their Museum of Climate Hope project, showing how creative approaches can inspire hope and action.

➡️ theconversation.com/topics/clima...
climate storytelling News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation
Browse climate storytelling news, research and analysis from The Conversation
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November 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀.
ECI's Prof Christian Brand @profchristianbrand.bsky.social says: “Transport is hard to decarbonise; this report shows how policy & evidence can work together.” ➡️ ukerc.ac.uk/news/new-res...
New Research sees Policymakers and Academics Unite to Map 2050 Net Zero Scenarios
In a first of its kind collaboration, new research published in Nature Energy has embedded policymakers into the...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
When army ants go on the march, the whole forest reacts – including ECI ecologist Dr @erikaberenguer.bsky.social

Army ants: great for ecology, terrible for your skin! 🐜 🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoby...

#BBCWorldService
🐜🐜🐜 Have you heard of army ants? - BBC World Service #shorts
YouTube video by BBC World Service
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November 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
New research by ECI's Dr Amelie Paszkowski shows over 22M people in Bangladesh live on land rapidly reshaped by erosion and shifting rivers — with the poorest most exposed. A major step in mapping these hidden hazards using fully open data. 🌍📡
www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/hidden-...
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
From AI for resilience to wildfire science and traditional knowledge, ECI's Dr @manumachadoeco.bsky.social brought her expertise to #COP30 in Belém. A valuable voice on fire and climate risk. 🔥🌍
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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NEW RESEARCH:

Demand flexibility becomes more and more attractive.

We found a whopping 480 smart tariffs and services across Europe — a 3x increase since our 2021/2022 study.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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November 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
How can the UK turn planned infrastructure into real, sustainable outcomes?

Prof Jim Hall on productivity, design, trade-offs & climate challenges in The Infrastructure Podcast.

🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehyV...

#Infrastructure #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CivilEngineering
Infrastructure for a sustainable future with Prof Jim Hall
YouTube video by The Infrastructure Podcast
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November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
New Nature Energy @nature.com study shows the UK can reach net zero faster, cheaper & with fewer risks by cutting energy demand.

ECI’s Prof Christian Brand @profchristianbrand.bsky.social led the transport analysis in this unique gov–research collaboration.

➡️: www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/less-en...
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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The #birmingham_mail on proposed improvements* to the #UK #Cold #Weather #Payment ❄️🌨️ - news article 📰 link: www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of...

* these improvements mentioned in a @uk.theconversation.com article I co-wrote with @tinafawcett.bsky.social #Brenda_Boardman @ecioxford.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
ECI research led by Pamela Acheng, DPhil student, is shaping the World Bank’s new #HDM5 tool for climate-resilient road planning. Supported by the @ccgprogramme.bsky.social CCG Programme.

➡️ climatecompatiblegrowth.com/ccg-engageme...

#ClimateResilience #TransportPlanning
CCG engagement with the World Bank moves Sustainable Transport up a gear
As part of CCG’s Research work, the Oxford Environmental Change Institute team have contributed to the development of the next generation of the Highway Development and Management software (HDM5)…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
As the weather turns colder, this research is only going to become more relevant — and more talked about.

Important insights from Dr Tom Longden, Dr Tina Fawcett and Dr Brenda Boardman. ❄️📝

@tomecon.bsky.social @tinafawcett.bsky.social
#daily_express discussing our* research on the #UK #Cold #Weather #Payment ❄️🌨️ - news article 📰 link: www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...

* this Daily Express article refers to a @uk.theconversation.com article that I co-wrote with #Tina_Fawcett & #Brenda_Boardman @ecioxford.bsky.social @nea.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Thoughtful reflections from Prof Yadvinder Malhi, at @ecioxford.bsky.social and @naturerecovery.bsky.social on COP30 in Belém, and the future of the world’s great rainforests.

A powerful reminder of why this work matters so deeply. 🌳⚠️

@cop30brazil.bsky.social
I was in #Belem for Week 1 of the climate change #COP30, primarily to engage about rainforests and their future. Here are a few reflections on COP, the city of Belem, rainforests and the nature of hope naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/cop30-a...

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COP30 at the City at the Mouth of the Green Ocean
Yadvinder reflects on this time at COP 30
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November 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
At COP30 in Belém, ECI's Dr Erika Berenguer joined a panel at Dialogues of the Pyrocene, discussing causes, impacts, and solutions to the Amazon fire crisis — an important conversation for climate and communities. @erikaberenguer.bsky.social @cop30brazil.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Great connections and climate care at COP30 in Belém 🌍💚💙
ECI’s Erika Berenguer and DPhil student Cláudia Coleoni joined Atlantic Fellows, Rhodes Scholars, OxCAN and Oxford alumni for a warm, collaborative meet-up on climate justice.
November 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
We’re celebrating Dr Brenda Boardman, awarded an Honorary Doctorate by The Open University for pioneering work on fuel poverty and energy justice. Huge congratulations to a founder of the ECI and a true force for change.
➡️ www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/celebra...

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November 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
At COP30, Prof Yadvinder Malhi joined scientists from the Amazon, Congo & Borneo for the 2025 Amazon Assessment Report launch. Discussions focused on deforestation, fires, climate impacts, Indigenous communities & conservation pathways. @ymalhi.bsky.social

Read more➡️https://tinyurl.com/spxju2pp
November 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Amazon researchers Dr Erika Berenguer (ECI) & Ane Alencar: “Putting out fires without prevention is a losing battle.”

They discuss Amazon fire impacts and gender barriers in this Sumaúma interview: tinyurl.com/bdhnjfmy

@erikaberenguer.bsky.social @anealencar.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Carbon capture was meant to help fix past emissions — not replace real cuts to fossil fuels.

ECI Director Michael Obersteiner talks to Bloomberg UK about how negative emissions reshaped climate policy — and why we should be cautious ahead of #COP30.

Read more: www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/scienti...
The scientists who popularized carbon capture have a warning about it
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November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
New research from @ecioxford.bsky.social + Danish Technological Institute finds heat pumps can cut industrial heating costs by up to 75% vs hydrogen boilers — the fastest, most affordable path to decarbonising industrial heat.

➡️Read more: tinyurl.com/3e39ypht

#HeatPumps #NetZero #Decarbonisation
New research shows heat pumps lead the way in decarbonising industrial heat across Europe
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November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“Rail and buses go together so well in a proper transport interchange.”
Dr Brenda Boardman on BBC Radio Oxford calling for a better-designed, low-carbon transport hub for Oxford. Petition link in comments. Listen from 1:19:44 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#SustainableTransport #Oxford #ClimateAction
Sophie Law - 12/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
Wake up with Oxfordshire's latest news, great music and conversation with Sophie.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
ECI researcher Dr Francesco Fuso Nerini:

"AI enables major benefits, but without smart planning its energy & water use could soar."

Study warns US AI servers may use 10% of electricity by 2030.

🔗: www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/ai-coul...
#SustainableAI #NetZero
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
ECI is proud to be represented at #COP30Brazil by Dr @erikaberenguer.bsky.social

Tomorrow she joins Greenpeace, SOS Atlantic Forest & WWF to discuss aligning climate & biodiversity policies

➡️https://tinyurl.com/4fz3j3dm

#COP30 #Biodiversity #Forests #Amazon
Dr Erika Berenguer + Dr Aline Soterroni
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM