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Climate Research at UCL
Research themes
These themes reflect the breadth of that work. Each links to further activity across UCL.
- Climate science
UCL researchers study how the climate works (and how it’s changing) to inform solutions grounded in evidence.
- Climate change and health
Our research links climate risks to public health and supports policies that protect people.
- Climate justice, law and governance
We develop legal, economic and governance frameworks to support just climate transitions.
- UCL Faculty of Laws
- UCL Bartlett Development Planning Unit
- UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
- UCL Global Governance Institute
- UCL Department of Geography
- UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies
- UCL Department for Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEAPP)
- UCL Policy Lab
- Green economics and climate finance
We explore how markets, investment and policy can support climate goals.
- Clean energy and net zero
Our work supports renewable technologies, smart systems and decarbonisation pathways.
- Human impact on the planet (Anthropocene)
UCL researchers support biodiversity, rewilding, and climate-friendly land use.
- UCL Anthropocene Initiative
- UCL Institute of Archaeology
- UCL Department of Anthropology
- UCL Human Ecology Research Group
- UCL Institute of Zoology
- UCL Department of Geography
- UCL Centre for Biodiversity and Environment Research
- UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources
- UCL Warning Research Centre
- UCL Genetics, Evolution and Environment
- Climate risks, resilience and adaptation
We research ways to reduce risk, build resilience and adapt to a changing climate.
- Sustainable cities, infrastructure and transport
UCL researchers rethink how we build and move to reduce emissions and improve the quality of life.
- UCL Centre for Transport Studies
- UCL Institute of Archaeology
- The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment
- The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction
- Centre for Sustainable Aviation
- UCL Bartlett Development Planning Unit
- UCL PEARL (Person-Environment-Activity Research Laboratory)
- UCL Urban Laboratory
- UCL Energy Institute
- UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
- UCL Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
- Nature-based solutions and biodiversity
We examine environmental, social and cultural impacts of human activity across history and into the future.
- Climate and sustainability education, engagement and communication
We explore how education, communication and public engagement can drive understanding and action on climate and sustainability.
Collaborating across UCL
In addition, UCL fosters climate research across disciplines, faculties and partnerships worldwide.
