Queen Mary’s Climate Action Week
Queen Mary University of London and the Students' Union are hosting Climate Action Week—a week of events designed to make sustainability accessible and show its relevance across all disciplines.
A week of engaging events run by both students and staff, Climate Action Week offers a space to learn, ask questions, take action, and connect with people across our community. Events will focus on key sustainability themes such as Operations, Research and Innovation, and Education.
From planting your own herbs and clothing repair workshops to exploring the importance of COP with sustainability experts, sustainable finance career panels, canal cleans, and writing letters to the Earth—there is something for everyone.
Academics from the School of Geography will be taking part in key discussions on climate policy, sustainability, and global challenges
What’s On?
- Beyond COP29: Turning Talk into Action
Mon 17 Feb, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, Colette Bowe Room
Queen Mary experts, including Dr Raymond Ward from the School of Geography, discuss the impact of COP29 and how climate policy translates into real action. - Sustainable Careers in Finance
Mon 17 Feb, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Online
An insightful and engaging online panel discussion featuring Queen Mary alumni working at the forefront of the green finance and sustainable investment sectors. - Walking the Hidden Profits of Climate Destruction
Wed 19 Feb, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, City of London
Professor David Whyte will lead a walking tour through the City of London, taking in key locations that host the British and transnational corporations profiting from West Papua’s environmental destruction. - Environmental Struggles in West Papua
Wed 19 Feb, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Online
Online seminar will feature Angela Sherwood, Samira Homerang Saunders, and David Whyte from the Centre for Climate Crime and Climate Justice. They will explore the history of West Papua, looking at its colonial past and how it connects to present-day challenges. - From Carbon Footprints to Systems Change
Thurs 20 Feb, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM, Geography Common Room
From Carbon Footprints to Regenerative Stories: Discover how the fossil fuel industry created the concept of carbon footprints to shift the blame for emissions onto individuals. A workshop exploring systemic change beyond individual responsibility in climate action.
Get Involved
Check out the full schedule on the Queen Mary Climate Action Week webpage—new events are being added regularly. Let’s take action for a greener future!