Heriot-Watt Climate Hub

Coastal Futures

Coastal areas face growing challenges due to climate-driven shifts and land-use pressure. Heriot-Watt researchers, equipped to tackle this issue, hosted seminars and panel discussions on shared solutions for resilience and sustainable development.

Sustainable Finance

To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, global development institutions hope to attract private commercial capital. Sessions considered the mobilisation of climate capital and the role of private equity in decarbonising assets.

Climate Action through Partnerships

Our collaborations show how academic, industry, and entrepreneurial minds can unite to address net-zero challenges. This session engaged change-makers with discussions around innovative collaboration models essential for achieving widespread impact.

Decarbonising the Built Environment

The urgent transformation of the built environment, a major contributor to global emissions, is vital for effective climate action. In these sessions expert delved into demonstrable methods that aim to pave the way for a sustainable and greener future.

Industrial Decarbonisation

The UK’s IDRIC hosted by Heriot-Watt University is leading innovative solutions to decarbonise energy intensive industries. Discussions addressed the most pressing barriers to decarbonising industry and accelerate the shift to net zero.

Transport and Logistics

Transport as a significant source of greenhouse gas, must adapt to climate challenges like flooding and extreme heat to achieve net-zero emissions and protect economies. Discussions focused on resilient, net-zero transport system, benefiting all.

CleanTech

UK CleanTech Firms demonstrated their sustainable innovative technologies supported by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development office who provide ongoing enterprise support well beyond COP28.

Research Showcase

Heriot Watt University's world-class research focuses on global challenges and societal benefits. The research exhibition demonstrated our Global Research Institutes and how they are working towards a more sustainable future.

Future Skills Showcase

Heriot-Watt University is committed to environmental sustainability, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our Future Skills Showcase demonstrated the university initiatives that prepare our graduates to drive sustainable practices.

Barclays

Dulsco

Downforce technologies

FGS Global

IGS

ICAEW

Jacobs

MOOV

Scotland

SRI-2030

United Kingdom in the UAE

UAE - UK Business Council

XODUS

AFIDA

BBG

EDINBURGH SCIENCE

GEFI

IDRIC

LONGi

MINZI

Octopus EV

Respira International

UNCEET