year in numbers
Train
Empower future leaders through postgraduate training programmes
- 40 climate scientists and economists trained in media and debating skills
- 160 developing country policymakers selected to attend ‘in-person’ Clean Power Program
- 90 undergraduates enrolled on new I-STEMM Explore elective module to study climate change
- 30 news journalists trained by Grantham Institute and Royal Meteorological Society
Innovate
Accelerate climate change innovation and low-carbon business startups
- 1 Senior Royal, 1 Deputy Mayor and 800 live attendees celebrated the Centre for Climate Change Innovation Launch
- 44 climate-positive startups supported by the Greenhouse Accelerator Programme
- 10 startups supported by Grantham Institute featured as Forbes 30 under 30
- 7 startups supported by Grantham Institute featured by PwC on their Net Zero Future50 report
Inform
Communicate knowledge to help inform and shape decision-making
- 7,890 downloads of briefing on climate change and mental health, 30 media stories
in over 10 countries - 29,300 views of climate change FAQs
- 25 delegates at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)
- 134,000 views of online feature 9 things you can do about climate change
- 6 Changing Planet and 2 Women in STEM Seminars organised by PhD researchers
Research
Initiate, develop and support multidisciplinary research on climate change and environment
- 2 new research fellows joined the Grantham Institute
- 26 funding proposals involving Grantham Institute researchers
- £225,000 average value of research grants awarded
- 142 papers and articles published by PhD researchers and staff
- 23 laboratories completed ‘green’ baseline for Lab Efficiency Assessment Framework since 2020
Connect
Foster new collaborations and networks at Imperial and beyond
- 7 artists and 7 scientists connected with 4 museums for the Grantham Art Prize
- 350 local council staff engaged with campaign to embed climate action
- 3 Citizens Assemblies explored evidence with Grantham Institute researchers
- 258 Imperial staff benefit from Grantham Affiliates scheme
Lead
Generate thought leadership and forge consensus on key issues
- 1 Time100 scientist joined Grantham Institute
- 80 institutions in Grantham Institute-led COP26 Universities Network (now UK Universities Climate Network)
- 1 President’s Award for Leadership in Societal Engagement
- 5,300 attendees from 150 countries at Climate Exp0 virtual conference
- 8 founding partners in the Centre for Climate Change Innovation
Contact us
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