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The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment is a leading interdisciplinary academic hub at the University of Oxford focused upon teaching, research, and engagement with enterprise on climate change and long-term environmental sustainability.
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The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford, has worked at the forefront of climate, environment and sustainability research sin...
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Drumroll!!! First #OxfordSmithSchool post! Learn more about the Smith School and its interdisciplinary work on enterprise, sustainability and climate education. #energysky #greensky #climatesky
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When research in #Sustainability partners with gaming, an award winning video game is born. Pecking Orders earned an innovation award from Playing for the Planet.
Computer game developed in partnership with Smith School and Oxford Saïd researchers wins UNEP award
A video game designed to help players make more sustainable food choices earned an innovation award from the Playing for the Planet alliance. The award was received by Sony Interactive Entertainment in recognition of the collaborative work carried out with Oxford Smith School and Said Business School researchers on the game Pecking Orders.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
When research in #Sustainability partners with gaming, an award winning video game is born. Pecking Orders earned an innovation award from Playing for the Planet.
In the evolving world of #sustainability and #ResponsibleInvestment, reliable data is essential. Traditional #ESG reporting often relied on self-reported claims & aggregated averages, creating room for ambiguity & greenwashing.
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NextFrontier: Why geospatial data is becoming the new bedrock of ESG intelligence
Geospatial data is transforming ESG from self-reported claims into verifiable, investment-grade evidence – Alastair Greener talks to Oxford University researcher Dr Amani Maalouf about satellite-based...
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December 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
In the evolving world of #sustainability and #ResponsibleInvestment, reliable data is essential. Traditional #ESG reporting often relied on self-reported claims & aggregated averages, creating room for ambiguity & greenwashing.
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If you'd like to hear more from Oxford's COP30 delegation, a debrief panel discussion will take place on 27 January at @oxmartinschool.bsky.social & online. Read more & sign up here: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/cop30... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @naturebasedsols.bsky.social
Panel Discussion: 'COP30 Debrief: Insights and reflections from the…
Panel: Erika Berenguer , Senior Research Associate at the Ecosystems Lab (Chair) Aline Soterroni , Research Fellow at Nature-based Solutions Initiative…
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December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
If you'd like to hear more from Oxford's COP30 delegation, a debrief panel discussion will take place on 27 January at @oxmartinschool.bsky.social & online. Read more & sign up here: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/cop30... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @naturebasedsols.bsky.social
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"This is national security issue. Without a living, healthy biosphere, there is no stable economy, no food..."
Prof Nathalie Seddon of @ox.ac.uk on why we're facing a national emergency.
Sign the open letter calling for a televised emergency briefing. www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-...
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Prof Nathalie Seddon of @ox.ac.uk on why we're facing a national emergency.
Sign the open letter calling for a televised emergency briefing. www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-...
#NEB2025
December 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
"This is national security issue. Without a living, healthy biosphere, there is no stable economy, no food..."
Prof Nathalie Seddon of @ox.ac.uk on why we're facing a national emergency.
Sign the open letter calling for a televised emergency briefing. www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-...
#NEB2025
Prof Nathalie Seddon of @ox.ac.uk on why we're facing a national emergency.
Sign the open letter calling for a televised emergency briefing. www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-...
#NEB2025
“There will likely be a wave of litigation against firms at the national level, with litigants seeking to impose transition obligations via domestic legal routes,” Thom Wetzer via @wsj.com
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EU Set to Scale Back Sustainability Reporting Rules for Companies
Only the very largest companies are likely to be subject to the bloc’s sustainability laws, after criticism and pressure from inside and outside.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
“There will likely be a wave of litigation against firms at the national level, with litigants seeking to impose transition obligations via domestic legal routes,” Thom Wetzer via @wsj.com
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The Enhanced Rock Weathering Demonstrator project researches the effectiveness of enhanced rock weathering (ERW) on different types of agricultural lands typical of the UK. The team has developed & applied rigorous methods to quantify CO2 removal at 3 field trial sites around the country.
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The Enhanced Rock Weathering Demonstrator project researches the effectiveness of enhanced rock weathering (ERW) on different types of agricultural lands typical of the UK. The team has developed & applied rigorous methods to quantify CO2 removal at 3 field trial sites around the country.
Catalysts, an initiative between the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk and @1854.photography brings together Vice-Chancellor's Award recipients and researchers whose stories reveal what catalysis means. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bodleian Libraries unveils Oxford University researcher portraits
Nineteen portraits are added to the Weston Library's permanent collection at Bodleian Libraries.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Catalysts, an initiative between the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk and @1854.photography brings together Vice-Chancellor's Award recipients and researchers whose stories reveal what catalysis means. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We introduce NatureKG, the first ontology and instantiated knowledge graph (KG) specifically tailored to nature finance, designed to support financial institutions in systematically assessing environmental risks, impacts, and dependencies.
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Frontiers | NatureKG: an ontology and knowledge graph for nature finance with a Text2Cypher application
IntroductionNature finance involves complex, multi-dimensional challenges that require analytical frameworks to assess risks, impacts, dependencies, and syst...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We introduce NatureKG, the first ontology and instantiated knowledge graph (KG) specifically tailored to nature finance, designed to support financial institutions in systematically assessing environmental risks, impacts, and dependencies.
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"Nature is not a nice to have. It's not a luxury." Nathalie Seddon at
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WATCH: National Emergency briefing on climate and nature by UK experts
Ten of the UK’s leading experts will brief politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media on the latest implications for health, ...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:03 AM
"Nature is not a nice to have. It's not a luxury." Nathalie Seddon at
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"We need to treat nature as the essential life-support system it is — stop funding its destruction, invest in its repair, and make it the foundation of our economic and security strategy." Nathalie Seddon
Prof Nathalie Seddon, Director of @naturebasedsols.bsky.social, spoke at the UK’s first @nebriefing.bsky.social on the climate and nature crises. Addressing over a thousand leaders, she pushed for nature to be treated as core to policy - essential for resilience and a safe, thriving society ⬇️
December 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"We need to treat nature as the essential life-support system it is — stop funding its destruction, invest in its repair, and make it the foundation of our economic and security strategy." Nathalie Seddon
"We need nature woven back into daily life: children learning outdoors, schools surrounded by shade and green space, cities planned as places that cool, heal and connect. When people have regular contact with nature, they care for it & care for each other." Nat Seddon @naturebasedsols.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
"We need nature woven back into daily life: children learning outdoors, schools surrounded by shade and green space, cities planned as places that cool, heal and connect. When people have regular contact with nature, they care for it & care for each other." Nat Seddon @naturebasedsols.bsky.social
“We are facing a national emergency not only because the climate is changing, but because the living systems that protect the climate are breaking down.” # OxfordSmithSchool Nathalie Seddon said to @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
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December 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
“We are facing a national emergency not only because the climate is changing, but because the living systems that protect the climate are breaking down.” # OxfordSmithSchool Nathalie Seddon said to @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Imagining a sustainable cooling future, where people enjoy comfortable temperatures to work and live. #OxfordSmithSchool Radhika Khosla
The Global Cooling Watch 2025 report was launched during #COP30.
The Global Cooling Watch 2025 report was launched during #COP30.
December 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Imagining a sustainable cooling future, where people enjoy comfortable temperatures to work and live. #OxfordSmithSchool Radhika Khosla
The Global Cooling Watch 2025 report was launched during #COP30.
The Global Cooling Watch 2025 report was launched during #COP30.
From studying clouds to researching net zero | from explaining climate change to children to researching government policy | watch Tallulah Lascelles and Steve Smith’s conversation on climate change and how the future may look.
@ox.ac.uk has been pairing up undergrads on various courses & academics looking at climate change for a series of "Climate Conversations". Our Exec Director Dr Steve Smith recently talked to Tallulah Lascelles, a Philosophy & Theology student: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-wB... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk
Climate Conversations: Tallulah and Steve
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December 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
From studying clouds to researching net zero | from explaining climate change to children to researching government policy | watch Tallulah Lascelles and Steve Smith’s conversation on climate change and how the future may look.
Households in some UK regions already pay 15% more for same electricity use & payment method can add another 22% difference. @samfankhauser.bsky.social @anupamasen.bsky.social
Deploy social tariff for electricity to help struggling households, urges Oxford policy brief
A new policy brief from the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford argues that UK electricity bills should be fairer, not just lower. It will urge the Government to implement a social electricity tariff to help low-income households struggling with their bills while the UK’s grid and energy systems are upgraded. A social tariff would make electricity more affordable for vulnerable households, either via a lower unit rate, or a discount on the total bill.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Households in some UK regions already pay 15% more for same electricity use & payment method can add another 22% difference. @samfankhauser.bsky.social @anupamasen.bsky.social
On nature, Nathalie Seddon, professor of biodiversity at the @ox.ac.uk said: “We are facing a national emergency not only because the climate is changing, but because the living systems that protect the climate are breaking down.” @theguardian.com @biology.ox.ac.uk @naturebasedsols.bsky.social
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
A host of eminent scientists have warned politicians, business and community leaders that the UK risks severe climate-related risks to its economy, public health, food systems and national security.
According to its organisers more than 1,000 corporate bosses, senior civil servants and civic leaders were set to assemble in the Methodist central hall in Westminster for the “first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing” on Thursday morning. Continue reading...
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November 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
On nature, Nathalie Seddon, professor of biodiversity at the @ox.ac.uk said: “We are facing a national emergency not only because the climate is changing, but because the living systems that protect the climate are breaking down.” @theguardian.com @biology.ox.ac.uk @naturebasedsols.bsky.social
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Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
A host of eminent scientists have warned politicians, business and community leaders that the UK risks severe climate-related risks to its economy, public health, food systems and national security.
According to its organisers more than 1,000 corporate bosses, senior civil servants and civic leaders were set to assemble in the Methodist central hall in Westminster for the “first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing” on Thursday morning. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
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Researchers from across Oxford University were on the ground at #COP30 in Belém, taking part in side events, presenting new research, and working with partners to support the negotiations and inform the wider political process.
Read on for perspectives from Oxford experts ⬇️
Read on for perspectives from Oxford experts ⬇️
Expert Comment: Reflections on COP30 in Belém | University of Oxford
Researchers from across the University of Oxford were on the ground at COP30 in Belém, taking part in side events, presenting new research, and working with partners to support the negotiations and
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November 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Researchers from across Oxford University were on the ground at #COP30 in Belém, taking part in side events, presenting new research, and working with partners to support the negotiations and inform the wider political process.
Read on for perspectives from Oxford experts ⬇️
Read on for perspectives from Oxford experts ⬇️
Independent review warned that UK must secure access to 34 critical minerals essential for #CleanEnergy, digital infrastructure & advanced manufacturing.@theconversation.com
The UK must secure supplies of 34 critical minerals says new report – here’s how
New technologies could transform the way we mine – and recycle – critical minerals.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Independent review warned that UK must secure access to 34 critical minerals essential for #CleanEnergy, digital infrastructure & advanced manufacturing.@theconversation.com
New: UK electricity bills must be fairer, not just lower.
Households already face big differences in what they pay 👉by region, payment type & housing quality. With new reforms coming, low-income homes could be hit hardest unless protections are introduced.
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Households already face big differences in what they pay 👉by region, payment type & housing quality. With new reforms coming, low-income homes could be hit hardest unless protections are introduced.
@samfankhauser.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
New: UK electricity bills must be fairer, not just lower.
Households already face big differences in what they pay 👉by region, payment type & housing quality. With new reforms coming, low-income homes could be hit hardest unless protections are introduced.
@samfankhauser.bsky.social
Households already face big differences in what they pay 👉by region, payment type & housing quality. With new reforms coming, low-income homes could be hit hardest unless protections are introduced.
@samfankhauser.bsky.social
New report from Oxford Institute for Energy Studies has a section co-authored by Steve Smith and Kirsty Haddington:
https://www.oxfordenergy.org/publications/orchestrating-carbon-removal-how-science-policy-and-industry-strike-the-right-note/
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Orchestrating Carbon Removal: How Science, Policy and Industry strike the Right Note - Issue 146 - Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
This issue of the Oxford Energy Forum offers a crisp, compelling look at how carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is becoming a cornerstone of climate stability. The issue cuts through the noise by reframing CDR not as a backup plan, but as the logical extension of decades of mitigation work – the tool th...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
New report from Oxford Institute for Energy Studies has a section co-authored by Steve Smith and Kirsty Haddington:
https://www.oxfordenergy.org/publications/orchestrating-carbon-removal-how-science-policy-and-industry-strike-the-right-note/
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https://www.oxfordenergy.org/publications/orchestrating-carbon-removal-how-science-policy-and-industry-strike-the-right-note/
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"Investing in renewable energy can generate huge economic benefits. The message that most give to governments. Get your policies wise and the investment will follow."
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
"Investing in renewable energy can generate huge economic benefits. The message that most give to governments. Get your policies wise and the investment will follow."
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Hope amidst disappointment 🌎 Dr Aline Soterroni shares key takeaways from #COP30, where she has been sharing her research showing that "there is no net zero climate solution in Brazil without nature-based solutions..."
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November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Hope amidst disappointment 🌎 Dr Aline Soterroni shares key takeaways from #COP30, where she has been sharing her research showing that "there is no net zero climate solution in Brazil without nature-based solutions..."
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As #COP30 wound to a close, #OxfordSmithSchool Injy Johnstone discussed the conference's future & the impact of the US government's absence this year. @thenationalnews.com
Final deal at Cop30 stops short of commitment to phase out fossil fuels | The National
Brazil agreement instead calls on nations to limit carbon emissions while 'taking into account' UAE Consensus at Cop28
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November 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
As #COP30 wound to a close, #OxfordSmithSchool Injy Johnstone discussed the conference's future & the impact of the US government's absence this year. @thenationalnews.com
"We can’s air-condition our way out the extreme heat crisis." #OxfordSmithSchool Radhika Khosla
The Global Cooling Watch 2025 report was launched during #COP30. It addresses the dual challenges of escalating extreme heat and the resultant rising global demand for cooling.
The Global Cooling Watch 2025 report was launched during #COP30. It addresses the dual challenges of escalating extreme heat and the resultant rising global demand for cooling.
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
"We can’s air-condition our way out the extreme heat crisis." #OxfordSmithSchool Radhika Khosla
The Global Cooling Watch 2025 report was launched during #COP30. It addresses the dual challenges of escalating extreme heat and the resultant rising global demand for cooling.
The Global Cooling Watch 2025 report was launched during #COP30. It addresses the dual challenges of escalating extreme heat and the resultant rising global demand for cooling.