CU Boulder representatives will participate in international panels, convene with university and government partners, and contribute to discussions on how to translate climate commitments into meaningful action.

Their presence reflects King’s commitment to advancing climate action through interdisciplinary research, policy engagement and global collaboration.

The International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA) is proud to launch its new report exploring how universities and researchers can play a leading role in tackling the growing challenges of climate mis- and disinformation.

Addressing mis- and disinformation is central to IUCA’s mission and was identified as one of the key pillars of our 2026–28 Strategic Plan. At a time when trust in science, scientific institutions and reliable information is increasingly under pressure, the need to protect information integrity and ensure that evidence-based knowledge reaches the public has never been more important.

Bringing together the collective expertise and perspectives of IUCA members, this report represents an important step in turning that ambition into action. It explores how universities and research institutions can help counter false and misleading information, strengthen public trust in science and support informed conversations around climate change. Through five initial case studies, it highlights the challenges we face and showcases potential solutions from across the university and research community.

Crucially, the report demonstrates the value of collaboration. When universities work together, sharing knowledge, expertise and experience, their collective influence and ability to drive meaningful change is far greater than when they act alone. By coming together through IUCA, our members can help develop coordinated responses to shared challenges and amplify the reach and impact of credible climate research.

This report is not an end point, but the beginning of an important programme of collaborative work. It provides a foundation for IUCA and its members to take forward a shared ambition: to strengthen information integrity, challenge climate mis- and disinformation, and ensure that universities continue to play a vital role in informing and serving the public good.

A huge thank you to the Editors, Case Study Authors and Research and Framework Contributors. We are proud to bring this work forward together and look forward to building on it across the Alliance.

As an official observer of the UN climate process, the University of Reading brings world-leading research and expertise to the global climate conversation.

With Reading hosting the International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA) Secretariat, COP31 provides an opportunity to bring together the voices and expertise of universities from around the world.

IUCA connects universities to share climate research, strengthen collaboration and bring academic expertise to global leaders, policymakers and industry.

During COP31, the IUCA Director is working with members across the Alliance to highlight the vital contribution universities make to understanding climate change and supporting climate action.

Meet the UoR delegates participating at COP31, in person and virtually, and discover how the University of Reading and IUCA are contributing to the global conversation.

Monash University is taking a diverse delegation of academics, professional staff and students to COP31 in Türkiye, bringing expertise across climate and health, Indigenous knowledge, youth leadership, just energy transitions, resilience, oceans and water, and the circular economy.

With a decade of engagement as a UNFCCC Observer Organisation, Monash is continuing its work to connect research, partnerships and practical solutions at the global climate conference.

The University of Helsinki is heading to COP31 in Türkiye as part of a joint University of Helsinki–Aalto University delegation, bringing together researchers with expertise spanning climate science, energy transitions, sustainable cities, circular economy, sustainability innovation, climate governance, education, communication and climate justice.

From understanding our changing climate and transforming energy and urban systems to advancing circular solutions, climate justice and more effective climate communication, the delegation brings a broad range of research perspectives to the conversations surrounding COP31.

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