{"id":13867,"date":"2023-07-14T13:15:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T13:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/?page_id=13867"},"modified":"2025-04-28T09:23:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T09:23:30","slug":"community-involvement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/community-involvement\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Involvement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-13867\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-13867-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-13867-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13867-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_bcn_widget widget_breadcrumb_navxt panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\"><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Sustainability.\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\" class=\"home\"><span property=\"name\">Sustainability <\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13867-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-13867-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13867-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">CIVIC AND UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW264936024 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264936024 BCX8\">We are committed to creating a University\u202f<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW264936024 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264936024 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">for<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW264936024 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264936024 BCX8\">\u202fReading by working together with local partners to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264936024 BCX8\">benefit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264936024 BCX8\"> the lives of our local community in Reading, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264936024 BCX8\">Wokingham<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264936024 BCX8\"> and the Thames Valley. \u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW264936024 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:450,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Community Forum<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our Community Forum provides opportunities for all members of our local community to hear about University initiatives and share their views and feedback. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:450,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">You can find out more about the forum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/about\/local-community#show-more-f030f06c-d736-49b3-b0ae-a6ea2e5a26a8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This has included discussions this year about the University\u2019s climate and sustainability work and how we can work more effectively with the many partner organisations, from community groups to large corporates, who share our commitment.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From these discussions we are also looking at how the extensive voluntary group network across Reading can better connect with our staff and students. We ran a\u202fCommunity &amp; Sustainability Fair for students during Welcome Week which enabled them to connect and engage with local organisations that have a focus on environmental sustainability.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:450,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reading Climate Change Partnership<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/community-involvement\/rccp-logo\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13982\"><img data-attachment-id=\"13982\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/community-involvement\/rccp-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/RCCP-logo.jpg?fit=701%2C381&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"701,381\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Reading Climate Change Partnership logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/RCCP-logo.jpg?fit=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/RCCP-logo.jpg?fit=640%2C348&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13982 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/RCCP-logo.jpg?resize=300%2C163&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/RCCP-logo.jpg?w=701&amp;ssl=1 701w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/RCCP-logo.jpg?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University of Reading is a key member of the Reading Climate Change Partnership which brings together Reading Borough Council, the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Thames Water, Greater Reading Environment Network and other organisations \u2013 who together oversee the <a href=\"https:\/\/readingcan.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading Climate Action Network (RCAN)<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:450,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A significant focus for RCAN is engaging and empowering the Reading community in the forthcoming revision of the \u2018Reading Climate Emergency Strategy\u2019, which details the actions needed across the borough to enable Reading to become a net zero, climate resilient town by 2030.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The current strategy expires in 2025 and a collaborative process to review it has now started \u2013 RCAN have declared 2025 as the <a href=\"https:\/\/readingcan.org.uk\/priorities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Year of Climate Engagement\u2019<\/a>. A range of workshops, facilitated discussions, surveys and activities with stakeholder groups across the local community are being held this year to gather their insights, opinions, hopes and suggestions that will shape the climate priorities for the new strategy.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University also hosted and chaired a \u2018Reading Leaders\u2019 Climate Summit\u2019 in March, which brought together over 40 organisational leaders from across the borough to engage and invite their involvement and support with the new Climate Emergency Strategy. Speakers from the University included the Vice-Chancellor and leading climate scientist Professor Ed Hawkins.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The revised strategy will also be informed and supported by research and expertise from the University of Reading, in areas such as shaping local energy infrastructure, Net Zero pathways, climate adaptation planning and championing behaviour change.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reading Climate Festival<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/community-involvement\/reading-climate-festival\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15620\"><img data-attachment-id=\"15620\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/community-involvement\/reading-climate-festival\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Reading-Climate-Festival.jpg?fit=1181%2C1181&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1181,1181\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Reading Climate Festival\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Reading-Climate-Festival.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Reading-Climate-Festival.jpg?fit=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-15620 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Reading-Climate-Festival.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Reading Climate Festival logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Reading-Climate-Festival.jpg?w=1181&amp;ssl=1 1181w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Reading-Climate-Festival.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Reading-Climate-Festival.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Reading-Climate-Festival.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Reading-Climate-Festival.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Reading-Climate-Festival.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Reading-Climate-Festival.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Reading-Climate-Festival.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RCAN also delivers Reading Climate Festival, which reached its fifth year in <a href=\"https:\/\/readingcan.org.uk\/festival-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 2024<\/a> with over two weeks of events and activities to engage many thousands of local residents in the challenges of climate change and Reading\u2019s climate strategy.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:450,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key events from the University of Reading included:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Youth Mobilisation Day at Reading Climate Festival\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UoR students curated an event during the Festival aimed at mobilising 16-25 year olds around climate action.\u00a0\u00a0 The day long event included opportunities for attendees to input into the Reading Climate Emergency Strategy, learn new skills in campaigning, film making and politics, and learn about green careers.\u00a0 Organisations involved included RCAN, WWF-UK, Reading Youth Council and UK Youth for Nature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Climate Ambassadors talk\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This event showcased our free service for schools to help them develop a climate action plan to reduce carbon emissions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, tackle climate risks and inspire and inform the next generation.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, plus how volunteers can become an ambassador themselves.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Storing Carbon Under Your Feet\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professor Martin Lukac from the University discussed strategies for carbon sequestration in urban soils.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Action for Pollinators\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Led by our Institute of Education, this event <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dived into the fascinating world of bees, butterflies, and other tiny-winged wonders<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and their pivotal role in combatting climate change.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/community-involvement\/rcf-2024-pollinators\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15621\"><img data-attachment-id=\"15621\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/community-involvement\/rcf-2024-pollinators\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/RCF-2024-pollinators.jpg?fit=940%2C470&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"940,470\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RCF 2024 pollinators\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/RCF-2024-pollinators.jpg?fit=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/RCF-2024-pollinators.jpg?fit=640%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-15621 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/RCF-2024-pollinators.jpg?resize=300%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bee on flower, advertising an event which was part of Reading Climate Festival 2024\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/RCF-2024-pollinators.jpg?w=940&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/RCF-2024-pollinators.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/RCF-2024-pollinators.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/RCF-2024-pollinators.jpg?resize=840%2C420&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clean Air Schools Workshop\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In collaboration with Reading Borough Council, Design Nature and Stantec, the University of Reading hosted local schools so that students could explore, map and measure air quality, and understand how they can improve it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Show Your Stripes Day\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Closing the festival, and to mark <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/planet\/events\/show-your-stripes-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Show Your Stripes Day<\/a>, Reading Town Hall hosted an \u2018in conversation\u2019 with Professor Ed Hawkins MBE, climate scientist and creator of the warming stripes.\u00a0 The event was also livestreamed with hundreds of guests joining from around the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Show Your Stripes Day is our annual global campaign to raise awareness of the urgency for action on climate change represented by the climate warming stripes developed by Professor Ed Hawkins.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0number of iconic landmarks in the UK, US, Australia and elsewhere displayed the stripes in some form during SYS Day.\u00a0 Numerous broadcast meteorologists including the stripes in their weather presentations throughout the world, and over 65,000 people visited the stripes website on the day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/get-involved\/past-events\/lord_s-cricket-ground-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15487\"><img data-attachment-id=\"15487\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/get-involved\/past-events\/lord_s-cricket-ground-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Lord_s-Cricket-Ground-2-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1439&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1439\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Lord_s-Cricket-Ground-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lord's Cricket Ground with Climate Stripes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/get-involved\/past-events\/pow-stripes-selects_03-min\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15486\"><img data-attachment-id=\"15486\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/get-involved\/past-events\/pow-stripes-selects_03-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/POW-STRIPES-SELECTS_03-min.jpeg?fit=7952%2C5304&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"7952,5304\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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wp-att-15484\"><img data-attachment-id=\"15484\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/get-involved\/past-events\/stripes-tower-of-london-web\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Stripes-Tower-of-London-web.jpg?fit=320%2C185&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"320,185\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Stripes &#8211; Tower of London web\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Stripes-Tower-of-London-web.jpg?fit=300%2C173&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Stripes-Tower-of-London-web.jpg?fit=320%2C185&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-15484\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Stripes-Tower-of-London-web.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Climate stripes projected onto the Tower of London\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Stripes-Tower-of-London-web.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Stripes-Tower-of-London-web.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/Stripes-Tower-of-London-web.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wokingham Borough Council<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University also works closely with our neighbouring local authority in Wokingham, which was formalised in 2023 with the launch of a Strategic Partnership Board.\u00a0 The Board identified four priority themes for collaborative activity, which included addressing climate change and environmental sustainability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:450,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">University experts are in discussion with Wokingham Borough Council as they shape their own Climate Emergency Strategy, seeking opportunities to support with our research and expertise, and mobilising our community in Wokingham.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Berkshire Prosperity Board<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Berkshire Prosperity Board is a new body bringing together the leaders of the six unitary authorities in Berkshire to work together <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to drive and deliver economic prosperity across the county.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Six priorities have been identified and one of those is collaboration to achieve Net Zero. This will provide a strong context for joined up working and sharing between the relevant authorities, including how they can be supported by the University.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University held an event in December 2023 that brought together representation from all six unitary authorities to explore \u2018Unlocking Local Energy Plans\u2019.\u00a0 Attendees also included SSE, National Grid and other industry partners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Royal Berkshire Hospital<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW37804467 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37804467 BCX8\">Collaboration<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37804467 BCX8\"> has been continuing between the School of the Built Environment and the Royal Berkshire Hospital on developing research exploring what net-zero hospitals entail and building business cases in the lead up to the construction of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37804467 BCX8\"> a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37804467 BCX8\"> new hospital<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37804467 BCX8\"> for Reading, as well as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37804467 BCX8\">investigating energy efficiency measures within the current site.\u00a0<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Supporting Local Schools<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University of Reading <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">continues to play a key contributing and delivery role to the ongoing development and implementation of the DfE\u2019s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every school, college and university in England will have free access to\u202fexpert support\u202fto become\u202fgreener and more climate resilient in a national scheme now backed by \u00a32m of Department\u202ffor\u202fEducation (DfE) funding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:330}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The scheme was formally announced with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/news\/2024\/University-News\/Sustainability-experts-needed-for-national-education-scheme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DfE in May<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The South East Regional Hub Manager for the climate ambassadors scheme is hosted at University of Reading.\u00a0\u00a0 Engagement activity with schools in the boroughs close to our campuses has already seen a number of schools expressing interest in benefiting from the scheme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:330}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">We are also engaging local schools to participate in improved outdoor learning opportunities on our campuses through our \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/planet\/climate-education\/nature-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Reading Nature Park<\/a>\u2019 project, aligned with the DfE\u2019s National Education Nature Park.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:450,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engaging our local and global community<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University is working to engage our whole community, locally and globally, to empower and inspire greater commitment and action to address climate change, working towards a more sustainable future for us all.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More information on what we are doing and how to get involved can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/planet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Page last updated: June 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are committed to creating a University\u202ffor\u202fReading by working together with local partners to benefit the lives of our local community in Reading, Wokingham and the Thames Valley. \u202f\u00a0 Community Forum\u00a0 Our Community Forum provides opportunities for all 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