University of Plymouth Vice-Chancellor Professor Judith Petts CBE has spoken about the role of universities in the net zero agenda at a Parliamentary reception, this week.
She described climate and sustainability education as 'fundamental to social, environmental, and economic challenges and to the future working and private lives of university graduates'.
In her role as Chair of Universities UK's Climate and Sustainability Steering Group, Professor Petts recognised universities' contribution to sustainable development and climate action over the last three decades, but highlighted calls for bolder initiatives in the last five years.
And she cited the University of Plymouth's work to achieve carbon neutral status and an example of what can be achieved by committing to sustainability, saying:
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