IoN Climate Crisis Committee
The first ION Climate Crisis took place on 30th May 2024, with reps from across ION departments and Professional Services. This was built on in subsequent meetings in June and July, where we discussed new initiatives to promote sustainability and contribute to the fight against climate change across the Institute. Everyone is welcome to join and contribute. Please see ION intranet or contact Professor Sanjay Sisodiya, s.sisodiya@ucl.ac.uk, for further information.
ION Sustainability pledges
- IoN Sustainable travel policy : air travel for all UK-based business travel and any business travel to Northern Europe that is supported by Eurostar/ train links will no longer be reimbursed or permitted.
- All of our events will now be vegetarian catering and we will avoid plastic water bottles
- Achieve Gold Green Impact and LEAF Awards
- Organise Annual IoN climate event
- Make waste and sustainability training mandatory
- Faculty Sustainability pledges 2022-23
Know your campus project: mapping facilities for ION students
The "Know Your Campus" project has been created by Shashwat Guha, studying MSc clinical Neuroscience at UCL, ION Green Impact Sustainability Ambassador for 2023-24. The project involves drafting a map of facilities already present around Queen Square IoN, such as water fountains, microwaves, kettles and recycling bins. This can help students have an easier time locating these resources, to heat up food or fill reusable water bottles. This would also encourage everyone to bring their own packed lunches, instead of buying packaged food and bottled water, ultimately reducing waste and saving money! You can find more details about the project on our website and the documents below:
"Our future plans involve maintaining and updating the map with even more details such as printers, battery or cardboard recycling stations, device charging points, swap shops and more! If you have any ideas, suggestions or would like to collaborate, please feel free to reach out to me. I am always open for new opportunities and partnerships that align with UCL’s sustainability goals."
"As an international student, I believe that inspiring people across all communities to take small steps can lead to a massive change. Considering the current waste, climate and hunger crisis, it is important to raise awareness on sustainable living and work towards a greener future". Shashwat Guha, MSc clinical Neuroscience, ION Green Impact Sustainability Ambassador for 2023-24
Get rid of your clutter stored on The Cloud, delete spam emails and unwanted email subscriptions and make more mindful tech purchases.
![digital detox spam](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/sites/ion/files/styles/medium_image/public/spam.png?itok=oZHSBDvo)
Vegetable planting in 12 Queen Square
The 12QS Green Team repurposed old planters and made a little vegetable patio, and planted strawberries, yellow peppers, zucchini, as well as tomato plants.....researchers from 12QS will be involved in the regular care and watering of the plants.
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Flowers outside 7 Queen Square
A new planter outside 7 Queen Square with Marigolds, Cosmos and Margarites to attract bees and butterflies.
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![DRC chairs](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/sites/ion/files/styles/medium_image/public/drc_chairs.jpg?itok=JgByk6Ul)
Wakefield Street: Lab equipment repairs workshop
![lab repair](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/sites/ion/files/styles/medium_image/public/lab_repair_tools.jpg?itok=A6wvtif7)