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Environment spotlight

Looking at UCU's work on environmental issues.

  • 23 January 2020

    Despite a growing body of evidence showing the current and future impacts of climate change, governments are not responding fast enough: education unions can play…

  • 13 December 2019

    The education committee of the union's national executive committee is calling for branches to sign up for a climate themed learning week between 10 and 14 February…

  • 22 November 2019

    For over ten years, UCU has been campaigning for a greener and more sustainable environment, workplace and curriculum. We have been inspired by the global youth…

  • 25 October 2019

    Members are encouraged to sign a petition asking the government to revoke legislation which makes it a legal obligation to 'maximise economic recovery of UK petroleum'…

  • 16 October 2019

    The first newsletter of TUCAN, a union-wide campaign for clean air, has been published.

  • 16 October 2019

    UCU has clarified its current position with regards to Extinction Rebellion given that there's currently no official UCU policy. UCU has a long history of support…

  • 17 September 2019

    Education International has pledged to answer the call for climate justice from young people around the globe. 'The world is rallying for the Week of Climate Action…

  • 16 September 2019

    Support the 30-minute solidarity climate stoppage We're aware of UCU-supported or organised activities on numerous campuses across the UK. Please contact your branch…