Fast Forward: Climate & Environment

An invitation only cross-sector conference and showcase driving action and solutions to tackle the climate & environmental crisis.

Bringing together 250 leading researchers and partners from industry, government, and the third sector, to build alliances and partnership working in tackling the climate & environmental crisis.

University of Edinburgh recognises its role in driving innovation and growth in our local region, and in unlocking solutions to global challenges. Read more in our Research and Innovation Strategy 2030.

Collaboration across sectors, innovation, and adoption of new solutions are essential to make progress towards tackling the climate & environmental crisis.

Connect with world-leading researchers from across the University and our ecosystem of partners in industry, government, and the third sector, in a programme of panel sessions, workshops, networking and exhibitions. See the full agenda below.

With this event, we aim to:

• showcase University of Edinburgh expertise in climate and environment

• deepen and broaden existing and new connections with partners across sectors

• catalyse collaboration and innovation around climate and environment solutions

We invite attendees to join to contribute with their perspectives, needs, and suggestions for tackling the climate and environment crisis together with the University of Edinburgh and other partners.

This event is invitation only and you register through the email invitation we provide. If you have received an email invitation, please follow the link provided there to register. However, interested parties can now express their interest to receive an email invitation, click here to register your interest if you have not yet been invited:

Limited spaces available, register to sign up and secure your space now!

Panels - Uncover the opportunities and barriers to transition to a more sustainable society and economy.

The panel sessions consist of a moderated panel discussion with researchers, business, and government, followed by time for questions and answers.

Join experts from science, policy, and industry for a conversation around how to accelerate adoption of solutions to climate change, biodiversity loss, and other global environmental sustainability challenges.

With the panel sessions we aim to:

• showcase University of Edinburgh expertise in climate and environment

• highlight opportunities and barriers to key sustainability transitions

• inspire action and collaboration to accelerate change

We invite attendees to contribute their questions and perspectives during the time for questions and answers.

Workshops - Identify opportunities and open questions with some of University of Edinburgh’s leading researchers within a range of themes relating to climate and environment.

The workshop sessions consist of a few short thought provocations from our experts after which the contributors join attendees in breakout discussions.

Access a range of thought-provoking insights at the forefront of knowledge. Explore the topics with experts and peers contributing your questions and suggestions to co-create opportunities to work together.

With the workshop sessions we aim to:

• showcase University of Edinburgh expertise in climate and environment

• co-create opportunities for collaboration around new solutions or questions

We invite attendees to share their experiences, insights, and ideas to the workshops, bringing something to add or to ask to contribute to the breakout discussions.