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Sustainability Week, previously known as Greening 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Week, is taking place from 15-19 February. 

51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Union have teamed up to host a week-long celebration of sustainability from 15-19 February. Every day will explore a different theme, from energy and waste, to biodiversity, sustainable food and active travel.  

Staff and students are encouraged to come along to find out how 51³Ô¹ÏÍø research is making a difference, learn something new and get involved in sustainability.

Launch of the College's Sustainability Strategy

Our new sustainability strategy places the transition to zero pollution at the heart of what we will achieve in the coming years in research, training and innovation. Professor Ian Walmsley Provost, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

The programme will begin on 15 February when the Provost, Professor Ian Walmsley, will launch the College’s Sustainability Strategy 2021-2026. Professor Paul Lickiss, Academic Leader in Sustainability, will give a presentation on the Strategy and this will be followed by a panel discussion giving you the opportunity to ask questions about how 51³Ô¹ÏÍø can be more a sustainable university and become a carbon net-zero institution by 2040. 

Staff and students who are interested in helping to build a greener, more sustainable College are encouraged to and sign up to the Sustainable 51³Ô¹ÏÍø newsletter. 

How we can all make 51³Ô¹ÏÍø more sustainable

Monday 15 February

On Monday evening, is explored with a panel of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø energy experts. Experts include Professors Nilay Shah, Magda Titirici and Dr Madeleine Morris. Chaired by Energy Future Lab's Professor Anna Korre. 

Tuesday 16 February 

Tuesday is all about water and waste, beginning at lunchtime with the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Estates Operations team . 

In the evening, the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering host a with Dr Ana Mijic, Energy Systems Engineer Colin Nye and Biohm founder Ehab Sayed. Chaired by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Union's Stephanie Yeung.  

Wednesday 17 February 

On Wednesday, attendees are encouraged to exercise their entrepreneurial and creative mind by pitching solutions and ideas that address food sustainability. Hosted by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Climate Entrepreneurs, Moonshot and the Ethics & Environment Team at the imperial College Union.  

We hope that Sustainability Week will provide an opportunity for our community to ask how 51³Ô¹ÏÍø can reduce its impact on the planet. Professor Paul Lickiss Academic Leader in Sustainability, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Later on Wednesday, the College’s Socially Responsible Investment Engagement Group invites staff and students to share their thoughts on how the College should hold fossil fuel companies to account through engagement. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Union President Abhijay Sood will  on the implementation of the College’s Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) policy. 

Thursday 18 February 

On Thursday lunchtime, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø PhD student Ben Chapple shows off some of the rich biodiversity found in the heart of London. In a short virtual guided walk, Ben will provide some useful tips on how to experience nature on your own doorstep.

Later that afternoon, the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment . Speaking will be Dr Bonnie Waring, Dr Will Pearse and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Environmental Society's Petchara Newson. Chaired by Dr Neil Jennings. 

Friday 19 February 

On Friday, Transition to Zero Pollution's Professor Mary Ryan . Professor Robert Shorten, Audrey de Nazelle, Enterprise’s George O’Connor and Justin Abbott from Better Streets for Kensington & Chelsea give their thoughts. 

The full list of events and activities can be found here. 

Global goals teach in

The Teach In calls upon educators across all stages of education to pledge to include the  within their teaching, learning, and assessment on their course(s) from 22 February - 5 March 2021. 

Educators and students are encouraged to work together to focus on activism and education around the climate crisis, environment, and social justice. More information, .