UN Climate Change Conference : COP27

Research and policy experts from Plymouth enjoyed a busy COP27. In addition to exhibiting in the Blue Zone during the conference, they were also involved in - organising, moderating and speaking at numerous events during the UN’s Climate Change Conference.

6 – 18 November 2022, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt

The first COP with an Ocean Pavilion

Moments captured from the conference

(l-r) Prof Steve Widdicombe, Thecla Keizer, Prof Richard Thompson

(l-r) Prof Steve Widdicombe, Thecla Keizer, Prof Richard Thompson

Prof Steve Widdicombe presenting 'How science can help in ocean-based adaptation and mitigation options.'

Prof Steve Widdicombe presenting 'How science can help in ocean-based adaptation and mitigation options.'

Prof Mel Austen joins panel discussion re the influence of climate education, research and innovation on government policy

Prof Mel Austen joins panel discussion re the influence of climate education, research and innovation on government policy

Prof Steve Widdicombe joins panel discussion: Biodiversity conservation and the climate crisis.

Prof Steve Widdicombe joins panel discussion: Biodiversity conservation and the climate crisis.

Dr Carol Turley moderating Transforming human behaviour to enable ocean-focused climate action

Dr Carol Turley moderating Transforming human behaviour to enable ocean-focused climate action

Prof Richard Thompson meets a polar bear with a message!

Prof Richard Thompson meets a polar bear with a message!

Dr Ana Queiros speaking at COP27 event about conservation of Mediterranean Sea ecosystems

Dr Ana Queiros speaking at COP27 event about conservation of Mediterranean Sea ecosystems

H. Elizabeth Thompson Ambassador for Climate Change, Barbados and Small Island Developing States, Barbados, meets up with Prof Mel Austen, Prof Deborah Greaves and Prof Katharine Willis

H. Elizabeth Thompson Ambassador for Climate Change, Barbados and Small Island Developing States, Barbados, meets up with Prof Mel Austen, Prof Deborah Greaves and Prof Katharine Willis

Therese Coffey speaking at PML's event looking at how ocean observations, data and tech can drive climate action.

Therese Coffey speaking at PML's event looking at how ocean observations, data and tech can drive climate action.

Dr Carol Turley discussing UK Earth Observation expertise with Secretary of State, Therese Coffey

Dr Carol Turley discussing UK Earth Observation expertise with Secretary of State, Therese Coffey

Prof Richard Thompson meets Plymouth alum, Chip Cunliffe, now working at Ocean Risk & Resilience Action Alliance

Prof Richard Thompson meets Plymouth alum, Chip Cunliffe, now working at Ocean Risk & Resilience Action Alliance

Dr Helen Findlay joins panel debate on the state of the Cryosphere

Dr Helen Findlay joins panel debate on the state of the Cryosphere

Dr Carol Turley on the panel for 'The ocean, it's ecosystems and the UNFCCC'.

Dr Carol Turley on the panel for 'The ocean, it's ecosystems and the UNFCCC'.

Dr Helen Findlay meeting a delegate at the Earth Observation poster session

Dr Helen Findlay meeting a delegate at the Earth Observation poster session

Plymouth in Egypt