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)

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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