Rising seas could ‘drown’ mangroves and release carbon
New research led by the University of Exeter warns that rising sea levels could “drown” mangroves, reducing their ability to store carbon and even tur…
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New rail tunnels could heat homes
New research from the University of Leeds suggests rail tunnels could one day heat thousands of homes by capturing underground warmth and recycling it…
East Campus solar array begins delivering electricity
At the University of Colorado Boulder, sustainability is moving beyond ambition and into action. A new East Campus solar array is now delivering clean…
Some technologies use accelerated natural processes to capture carbon – but can they store it durably?
Researchers at the University of Waikato are investigating the promises, and limitations, of emerging carbon-capture technologies inspired by natural …
Oxford Net Zero academics find cause for optimism in increasingly aligned net zero standards
Can companies finally agree on what “net zero” actually means? A new Oxford Net Zero report finds growing consensus across voluntary climate standards…
Strengthening the Business Case: SMEs Climate Action
November 2025 Working in collaboration, the International Universities Climate Alliance, the SME Climate Hub, the University of Cambrid…
Earth Day 2025 | Renewable Energy
In celebration of Earth Day 2025 (22 April), themed Our Power, Our Planet™, the Alliance celebrates the work of universities worl…
Water for Climate Mitigation
Estimating the Global Freshwater Requirements of Climate Mitigation Measures The International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA), in coll…