Sustainability action at the University of Kent
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What is Sustainability?
What does sustainability mean within the context of our natural world and systems. How do we transition to living within these natural boundaries?
Introducing the SDGs
The University are signatories of the Sustainable Development Goals Education Accord. Start here to find out what they are and why they are important.
FutureProof
Join Kent's culture change project FutureProof to find out how you can embed Sustainability into your School, Department and or society.
News and current projects
Find out what we are working on and how you can get involved in sustainability at Kent
FutureProof
Become a staff sustainability champion
Join our our overarching culture change campaign that aims to empower individuals and departments to embed the SDGs into their everyday actions.
Net Zero by 2040
Our target to acheive net zero carbon emissions
We are aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Find out more about our plans and how you can help shape our activities to support our response to the climate emergency
Declaring a Climate Emergency
Students and Staff working together
Find out how a School goes about declaring a Climate Emergency and more importantly what they are doing to take action against it.
Annual Sustainability Report
A year of action
Read our 2020 report for progress so far across the University and what some of our plans are for the next few years.
Become a Student Sustainability Digital Ambassador
Showcasing sustainability across our platforms
We are looking for students looking to boost their employability points by creating digital content across our different platforms.
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We can still avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis if we take necessary action now.
Ruth King.
My Campus and Other Animals
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So let us wage a glorious struggle against illiteracy, poverty and terrorism, let us pick up our pens, they are the most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book can change the world.
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Climate Action
How are we taking action across the University to ensure that we play our part against the climate crisis.
Sustainable Food
Find out how the outlets on campus have been working to improve the sustainability of their menus
Responsible Consumption
Find out how you can reduce your impact using the waste hierarchy.
