Edinburgh
Earth Initiative
Our mission is to unlock solutions to the climate and environment crisis by catalysing bold, globally significant, transdisciplinary research, innovation and partnerships at the University of Edinburgh.
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Get the lowdown on our Earth Fellows programme – a vibrant, interdisciplinary network that’s making a real difference across the University, local community and beyond.
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Research
The Edinburgh Earth Initiative works to establish common ground for climate research and action across the natural, physical, biomedical, and social sciences, the arts and humanities.
Innovation
The Edinburgh Earth Initiative works to ensure positive climate impact is core to the University of Edinburgh’s innovation ecosystem by supporting industry and government partnerships, and by fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial culture among staff and students.
Partnerships
The Edinburgh Earth Initiative works to build enduring and equitable global partnerships that make significant contributions to climate and environmental challenges. We support collaborations across the world and work with regional teams across Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and South East Asia.
Students
The University of Edinburgh provides transformative learning opportunities for students to engage with and devise solutions to climate and environmental change. From fellowship programmes to scholarships – we believe in the power of education to address global challenges.
As a small islander, Edinburgh University was where I connected with people from all over the world who genuinely urged for urgent and ambitious climate action.
Ulfath Ibrahim
Special Envoy Office for Climate Change of the Maldives,
University of Edinburgh Graduate 2021-22