The event will include a keynote speech from Sir Jonathon Porritt and a panel discussion with local climate experts on the role of universities in the transition to net zero.
- Date(s)
- October 19, 2023
- Location
- Mandela Hall, One Elmwood
- Time
- 12:00 - 14:00
Queen's University Belfast has committed to achieving net zero by 2040. This is not a simple journey but it is necessary and urgent.
Reaching net zero emissions will require collective effort and support from all our staff, students, and external partners.
To achieve this, we must ensure that we integrate climate action into all that we do.
To ensure you are part of the journey, come along to the launch of our Net Zero Plan on Thursday 19 October, 12 noon to 2pm.
Panel Members will include:
Beth Elder, Students' Union President, Queen's University Belfast - Chair
Kate Nicholl, MLA Belfast South and Chairperson of All Party Group on Climate Action
Professor David Rooney, Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy, Queen's University Belfast
Sara Lynch, Head of Sustainability, Queen's University Belfast
Mura Quigley, Belfast Climate Team, Belfast City Council
Fionán McBride, Student within the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast