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The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) has announced the next stage of funding for the EAUC’s environmental sustainability programme. The announcement means the programme, which serves Scotland’s universities and colleges, will be funded until summer 2026.
Working to put sustainability at the heart of tertiary education and research, EAUC Scotland will use the funding to support effective leadership and action towards tackling the climate and ecological emergencies. Plans for the next 16 months include developing climate risk profiles for institutions and piloting a ground-breaking Education for Sustainable Development programme.
In the past year EAUC Scotland has organised over 30 events, training sessions and webinars, and provided Scottish universities and colleges with a series of vital new resources including a biodiversity strategy and a guide to conducting staff and student commuting surveys.
EAUC Scotland’s environmental sustainability programme has helped to increase the understanding of tertiary education’s role in response to the climate emergency. It has also helped colleges and universities improve sustainability both within their institutions and in the wider community.
Matt Woodthorpe, Scotland Programme Manager at EAUC, said:
“It’s fantastic that EAUC’s partnership with the Scottish Funding Council continues into 2025 and 2026 – a partnership that started in 2008.
“This is a critical time for sustainability in Scotland, and we look forward to working with colleges, universities, SFC and wider partners to deliver long term environmental, social and economic benefits.
Martin Boyle, Chief Operating Officer at the Scottish Funding Council, said:
“We’re committed to supporting progress towards a more sustainable future. In the past year EAUC Scotland has once again been ambitious and energetic in driving forward its environmental sustainability programme for tertiary education.
I’m really pleased SFC is able to extend its funding into 2026 and I’m confident that our ongoing investment will continue to make a difference in tackling the climate and ecological emergencies”.
