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Extreme heat deaths could surge in Gulf if power supplies are disrupted, experts warn

A failure of electricity supplies in the Persian Gulf could rapidly turn extreme heat into a mass killer, with experts warning that millions rely on...

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King's convenes climate adaptation community to help shape future UK policy

Climate adaptation researchers, practitioners and policymakers convened at King’s to help shape the government’s Fourth National Adaptation Programme.

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Inaugural BA Social Sciences Festival platforms influential work of students and staff

The event brought together students, staff and alumni of the BA Social Sciences (BASS) to celebrate the real-world impacts of the programme.

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King's Legal Clinic wins Best Contribution by a Pro Bono Clinic at LawWorks Pro Bono Awards

On 3 December, the work of King’s Legal Clinic was recognised at the 2025 LawWorks Pro Bono Awards at the Law Society.

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King's ranks 9th in Europe and 16th globally for social and environmental sustainability

King's has maintained its position as one of the world’s leading universities for social and environmental impact in the QS World University Sustainability...

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King's Legal Clinic launches report offering practical guidance on how to seek legal redress for methane emissions

A milestone report launched by King’s Legal Clinic offers practical guidance on legal tools to tackle methane pollution.

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Nyra: A New Approach to Climate Action

Nyra launches a groundbreaking platform that redefines climate action through innovative practices that absorb carbon and generate more biodiverse landscapes.

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King's celebrates progress towards 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals in 2023-24 report

The report details innovative projects and events that align with global efforts to create a secure and sustainable future for everyone.

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New research shows we need a 'trust transition' to facilitate net zero and green finance

Ahead of COP30, new research focuses on the role of law and regulation for the financial implementation of Paris Agreement objectives.

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Londoners to receive £1.5m National Lottery Community Fund boost for climate action and mental wellbeing

Thanks to National Lottery players, a new London Mental Health and Climate Coalition has received £1,499,958 over three years from The National Lottery...

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Eco-making project awarded from Education for Sustainability Projects Fund 2025-26

A group of academics and students working towards an embodied understanding of the climate crisis have been named one of the recipients of the Education for...

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Meet the King's COP30 delegation

King’s is proud to present a diverse and dynamic delegation of researchers and academics attending COP30 in Brazil

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Student teams innovate new ideas at Change our City Challenge 2025

38 students from across King's collaborate in diverse teams to solve some of London's biggest problems.

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King's leads major international effort to monitor Amazon's climate tipping point

Project will be the most detailed greenhouse gas monitoring campaign ever conducted in the region

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COMMENT: Dams for development? Unpacking tensions in the World Bank's hydropower policies

The World Bank’s hydropower policies reveal ongoing tensions as new sustainability and equity goals are layered onto older development practices, leaving...

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