Sustainable and Resilient Futures
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25 June 2026
Oxford Brookes research drives national policy as climate reports warn of escalating heat risks
With temperatures soaring across the UK, pioneering Oxford Brookes University research is playing a key role in shaping the country’s latest national climate strategies.
09 June 2026
Oxford Brookes Student Secures Prestigious Diarsia Grant for Second Year Running
MSc student Beth Sykes has secured the prestigious Diarsia Grant for her work on the Kentish Glory—a moth that vanished from England over 50 years ago and is now restricted to areas of the Cairngorms in Scotland, including Strathspey and Badenoch.
03 June 2026
Pathways Europe 2026 Conference Addresses "Wildlife and Human Wellbeing" in Oxford
The Pathways Europe 2026: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference and Training Program will take place from 14-17 June 2026, at Oxford Brookes University.
Climate Resilience
This theme focuses on understanding climate risks and strengthening the ability of societies, ecosystems and economies to cope with them. Research explores how vulnerable systems respond to climate change and develops adaptation and mitigation strategies that support long-term resilience.
Sustainable Resources
This area examines how to use natural resources responsibly and restore biodiversity. It includes research on fair access to finite resources, human–wildlife interactions, environmental and social impact assessment and approaches that reverse resource depletion and biodiversity loss.
Cities and Infrastructure
Cities and infrastructure shape both the challenges and the solutions for sustainable futures. This theme investigates how urban development, operations and reuse of infrastructure can reduce emissions, support biodiversity and improve health and wellbeing, while identifying resilient and sustainable alternatives for managing these systems.
Society, Justice and Behavioural Change
A sustainable future requires major social transformation and fair treatment for all communities. Research here addresses behavioural change, the influence of institutions, environmental and social justice and the links between conflict and climate change, exploring how societies can shift towards equitable and sustainable practices.
Institutions and Governance
This theme examines how decisions are made and who is accountable for them. It considers governance structures across sectors and scales, the balance between equity and fairness in decision-making and the mechanisms needed to ensure responsible action, investment and outcomes.
Education and Skills Development
Education plays a central role in building sustainable and resilient futures. Research in this area, guided by the principles of Futures Literacy, explores how learners of all ages can gain the knowledge, skills and values needed to address interconnected global challenges and shape more sustainable realities.
