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Bridging Research and Policy for Global Action

Date

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Time

11:00 – 17:00 BST

Location

The Exchange, Centenary Square, Birmingham

Organisers

Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA)

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The Event

In the lead-up to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, join us for a powerful one-day symposium exploring how to better connect academic research with transformative global climate policy.

This event marks the official launch of BISCA’s new report:
Bridging Research and Policy for Global Action – a call to action for integrating evidence-based insights into practical, impactful policymaking.

What to Expect:

  • Dynamic panel discussions with voices from policy, industry, youth and academia
  • Interactive roundtables exploring cross-sector collaboration
  • A Global Collaboration Showcase featuring real-world international partnerships
  • Keynote speakers and case studies from global climate leaders

Speakers include:

  • David Willock – Managing Director, Head of Sustainability Advisory, Lloyds Banking Group
  • Beck Collins – Senior Sustainability Advisor, Sustainability West Midlands
  • Martin Baxter – Deputy CEO, Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
  • Holly Davies – BSc Geography student, University of Birmingham

This event provides an important platform to exchange bold ideas, tackle key challenges, and foster collaboration between researchers and policy-makers.

Attendance is free.

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