Climate Crisis

UCL's Grand Challenge of Climate Crisis explores how we can tackle the pressing issues to protect our planet.

The challenge

The world faces an escalating climate crisis, with rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and biodiversity loss. Urgent action is needed to reduce emissions, adapt to changing ecosystems, and develop sustainable policies that benefit both people and the planet.

What UCL is doing

UCL’s Grand Challenge of Climate Crisis leverages its global expertise across disciplines to research, innovate, and collaborate on practical solutions. From developing green technologies to creating policies for climate adaptation and mitigation, UCL is leading efforts to drive impactful changes. UCL's Grand Challenge of Climate Crisis facilitates collaboration between researchers, communities, industry, and policymakers to ensure the solutions address both local and global needs.

Who is involved?

UCL Faculty and Researchers in Environmental Science, Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, and Social Sciences
Industry Partners
Community Organisations
Policymakers and Governmental Bodies
NGOs

Leadership and Project Management Team

Professor Lisa Vanhala, Professor of Political Science
Professors Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science at UCL and the Natural History Museum of Denmark.
Dr. James Paskins – Assistant Director, Grand Challenges