Our Vision

To be a global source of trusted scientific research, climate education and evidence-based practice on climate change science, impact, adaptation, and mitigation, collectively referred to as ‘climate research’.

Mission

The International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA) will elevate the voices of member institutions by providing a platform for universities to communicate climate research with clarity and authority internationally.

Background

Climate change targets present the world with an enormous challenge to overcome but also provides an opportunity to work together, share knowledge and invest in our shared future: this is the core work of universities and the drive that unites the members of the Alliance.

The world’s universities are uniquely placed to share knowledge and provide deep, multi-disciplinary expertise to the global community. University collaboration and deepening partnerships is crucial for addressing and ultimately, solving global challenges.

Purpose

The Alliance brings together institutions with critical capability in climate research in order to:

  1. Provide evidence and thought leadership and be a trusted voice on climate change to help accelerate action around the world
  2. Communicate, advocate and provide outreach on evidence-based means to lower global carbon emissions
  3. Raise the profile of member universities by showcasing their research capabilities, innovation and expertise
  4. Share knowledge and best practice on education and research training
  5. Enable member universities to build research and education collaborations via the Alliance

Principles

Our mission is to provide an authoritative voice that represents the leaders of the global community in climate research. Our members will maintain this mission through adhering to the following principles:

Connection

Members are a global network of universities, aligned by their dedication to producing scientific research using procedures and practices understood to be best practice within the global research community.

Credibility

Membership reflects the world’s leading universities in climate research based on objective and measurable outcomes.

Inclusion

Members benefit from a multi-disciplinary focus on climate research to enable greater application for policymakers, educators or business leaders looking to apply the latest research findings to accelerate climate action.

Education

Sharing knowledge and research findings to ensure the global community has access to the latest thought leadership in climate research to reduce duplication and increase collaboration opportunities.