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The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment is a leading interdisciplinary academic hub at the University of Oxford focused upon teaching, research, and engagement with enterprise on climate change and long-term environmental sustainability.

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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 01/10/2026
"(...) Minimizing the damage from climate will require phasing down fossil fuels & reducing livestock herds. (...) But if fossil fuels are politically toxic, livestock is a downright miasma." Stephanie Walton, @fortune.com 
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The bill has come due. But no one wants to pay for climate mitigation | Fortune
We are, in the most Grecian sense of the word, in a tragedy. Mitigation means sailing between Charybdis and Scylla.
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John Lang @johnlang.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Great to bring Climate Trunk to the Oxford World Forum hosted by the @smithschool.ox.ac.uk. Under the watchful eye of a fairly stern-looking former don, 20 Trunk visuals brightened up the wall a bit. @climatetrunk.bsky.social @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social @skepticalscience.bsky.social #WFSS
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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Professionals engage with a rigorous curriculum on the science, practice, policy, governance and financing of nature-based solutions Guided by experts from @ox.ac.uk and partner institutions including @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @biology.ox.ac.uk @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social @wwf.org.uk
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 29/09/2026
The authors recommend reforming seabed leasing before Leasing Round 6 in 2027, including potentially returning to fixed or capped fees. Read the brief: www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/sites/defa…
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 29/09/2026
The brief warns that the Crown Estate’s system for auctioning seabed rights to offshore wind developers could increase household energy bills. @cameronhepburn.bsky.social  @anupamasen.bsky.social  @co2rehub.bsky.social @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 29/09/2026
Policy brief examines how changes to seabed leasing by The Crown Estate affect offshore wind financing costs & may impact project delivery, bills & the UK energy transition. @thetimes.com 
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Crown Estate sea bed auctions could add £38 a year to energy bills
The business that manages the King’s land has put wind farm projects at risk with move away from capped fees for developers, a University of Oxford study warns
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The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal @stateofcdr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Here is your chance to help shape the next edition of The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal 🌍 Your input will help us understand what is most useful to the #CDR community and where we should focus our efforts for the next edition. Share your feedback or scan below: tinyurl.com/StateOfCDRfe...
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 21/09/2026
For @samfankhauser.bsky.social the 2026 heatwaves represent an opportunity to accelerate adaptation: investment made now can reduce both future damage and the cost of retrofitting infrastructure later. Read the @politicshome.bsky.social article: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Heatwaves Are Now Routine – So, How Are We Going To Adapt?
A summer of relentless heatwaves, spiking mortality and wildfires brought home the reality of climate change to many Brits. Just how hot must it ge...
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 17/09/2026
Researchers analysed products sold by 44 major manufacturers and identified opportunities for manufacturers to improve their portfolios without fundamentally changing what they sell. @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 17/09/2026
The study finds that leading UK food and drink manufacturers could significantly improve the overall nutrition and sustainability of their portfolios by changing just 10% or less of their existing product lines.\
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Large nutritional and environmental improvements can be achieved across the product portfolios of major UK food and beverage manufacturers - Nature Food
Food and beverage manufacturers have the potential to contribute to the transition towards a more nutritious and sustainable food system. By analysing products sold by 44 major food and beverage manufacturers in the UK, this study identifies how, and to what extent, changes to product portfolios could improve the healthiness of food products while reducing their environmental impact.
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 17/09/2026
Could changes to product ranges impact health and the environment? According to new research published in Nature Food, small changes could make a big difference.
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Large nutritional and environmental improvements can be achieved across the product portfolios of major UK food and beverage manufacturers - Nature Food
Food and beverage manufacturers have the potential to contribute to the transition towards a more nutritious and sustainable food system. By analysing products sold by 44 major food and beverage manufacturers in the UK, this study identifies how, and to what extent, changes to product portfolios could improve the healthiness of food products while reducing their environmental impact.
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 15/09/2026
As a result, the banks assess these companies as being less risky than those with low emissions, which could lead to higher borrowing costs for clean energy companies. www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/sites/defaul...
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 15/09/2026
New working paper by #OxfordSmithSchool & @inetoxford.bsky.social finds that banks’ risk models assign lower credit risk to higher-emitting companies, raising questions about whether transition risks are fully reflected in these assessments. www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/news/low-emi...
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Low emission companies deemed higher credit risk by banking sector data models - Oxford analysis
A new working paper by academics at the Oxford Smith School and INET finds that banks’ risk models assign lower credit risk to higher-emitting companies, raising questions about whether transition ris...
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INET Complexity Economics @inet-complexity.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
@doynefarmer.bsky.social is leading new research focusing on two areas with major implications for the global economy: energy storage and the development of fuels for sectors that are difficult to electrify @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @inetoxford.bsky.social www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...
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Oxford Smith School and Bank of America renew partnership to advance research on energy storage and future fuels
The University of Oxford’s Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment and Bank of America today announced the renewal of their partnership. Now in its fourth year, the partnership supports new res...
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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Last weekend Prof Radhika Khosla was on The Climate Question podcast discussing the rising global demand for air conditioning. Listen on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @oxindiacentre.bsky.social @somervillecollege.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
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The Climate Question - Is air conditioning the answer to extreme heat? - BBC Sounds
Air con is increasingly seen as a lifeline not a luxury. What about its climate impact?
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 07/08/2026
In The Climate Influencer podcast @bencaldecott.bsky.social  examines the intricate relationship between finance and global climate action, exploring how financial systems must work alongside policy, technology & politics. 
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Episode 2: The Architect | Dr. Ben Caldecott
Who designs the systems that shape our climate future?Climate act...
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Ben Caldecott @bencaldecott.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
"To the extent that it matters for investors, climate risk is already priced in." Great fun debating this motion with Jakob Thomä of Theia Finance Labs on Bloomberg's ESG Currents podcast. Listen to the debate and read my remarks here: substack.com/@bencaldecot...
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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
👉 Reminder: 5 days left to apply for a place on the 2026 Global Youth Climate Training programme. Don't miss your chance! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk
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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The draft ISO Net Zero Standard is currently out for public consultation. What does it mean for businesses? Join our Serviced Emissions Hub tomorrow from 10:30–11:30am BST for a webinar on what's in it & how to participate in the consultation. Sign up here: luma.com/e16iv97p @smithschool.ox.ac.uk
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The draft ISO Net Zero Standard: Headline takeaways and how to participate in the public consultation · Luma
ISO 14060 is set to become the first independently verifiable international standard for net zero transition planning, aligned with the Paris Agreement.…
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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
To drill or not to drill? As arguments rage about whether or not the UK should extract more oil & gas from the North Sea, Prof Myles Allen proposes a solution: require the industry to permanently dispose of a rising percentage of the CO2 its products generate. Read more: www.ft.com/content/ee2a...
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Here’s how to make North Sea drilling compatible with net zero
Energy project licences should be conditional on carbon dioxide disposal
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Oxford Martin School @oxmartinschool.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Organic free-range eggs are often assumed to be the more sustainable choice 🥚 However, a new study finds that producing all UK eggs organically and free-range could lead to higher greenhouse gas emissions, greater land use, and increased pressure on nature 👇 bit.ly/4fI1fzG @smithschool.ox.ac.uk
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100% organic free-range egg production could have negative…
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
If that's really true, the conclusion shouldn't be to keep more chickens in cages, but to consume fewer eggs.
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Organic eggs have worse impact on climate than eggs from caged chickens
Adopting organic free-range model in UK could lead to greenhouse emissions equivalent to 2,316,000 tonnes of CO2, study suggests
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 29/07/2026
Read the paper out on @royalsocietypublishing.org today: royalsocietypublishing.org/rsos/article...
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The environmental cost of welfare-driven policy changes in UK egg production
Abstract. Public concern over animal welfare in intensive farming systems such as egg production is rising. Meeting future demand for eggs presents both we
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It's a point I've been trying to make for a long time: there is no good way to meet even 10% of current demand for animal products. They trash the living world, whichever way you do it. If you want to reduce your impact, switch to a plant-based diet. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Organic eggs have worse impact on climate than eggs from caged chickens
Adopting organic free-range model in UK could lead to greenhouse emissions equivalent to 2,316,000 tonnes of CO2, study suggests
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 29/07/2026
"It's a point I've been trying to make for a long time: there is no good way to meet even 10% of current demand for animal products. (...) If you want to reduce your impact, switch to a plant-based diet." @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 29/07/2026
“Organic free-range eggs are the worst for the environment, according to an Oxford University study that found caged hens had less impact on the climate and caused less river pollution.”@thetimes.com [paywall] @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...
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Organic free-range eggs ‘are worst for the environment’
Allowing hens to roam outside is good for their welfare but produces more carbon emissions and polluting waste, according to an Oxford University study
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 29/07/2026
New study co-authored by #OxfordSmithSchool Harriet Bartlett published today in Royal Society Open Science reveals striking trade-offs when it comes to different methods of egg production.
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 29/07/2026
“I’d say perhaps it’s also a little bit of a blind spot when we talk about sustainability. Meat and dairy get a bit more attention, talking about environmental sustainability, whereas [egg production] hasn’t been as researched.” @ox.ac.uk @oxmartinschool.bsky.social @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 29/07/2026
These results highlight the need to integrate environmental outcomes when guiding future transitions toward non-cage egg production, the authors say. @royalsocietypublishing.org @ox.ac.uk royalsocietypublishing.org/rsos/article...
Image description: a basket full of eggs with written text to its right side. text on image: The research highlights important trade-offs between different types of egg production, but it is not calling for a return to caged farming.

Findings suggest that transitioning to cage-free systems without also improving factors such as mortality and feed efficiency is likely to increase environmental impacts.
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 29/07/2026
The authors find that although cage-free systems may align more closely with public concern for hen welfare, they may also require larger hen populations and could increase environmental pressures.
Image description: headshot of co-author Oliver Martinić with a written text quote next to it. Text on image: Consumers should recognise that there are important trade-offs between animal welfare and environmental sustainability in egg production.
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 29/07/2026
Using UK data, the study compared several possible scenarios for the egg industry, including shifts to barn, free-range and organic systems, while keeping egg output constant. @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
Headshot of co-author Harriet Bartlett  with text on the right side. text on image: Our research highlights the importance of considering animal welfare, environmental impact and food production together when shaping the future of egg farming.
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 29/07/2026
A new study published in Royal Society Open Science today reveals striking trade-offs when it comes to different methods of egg production.
Image of eggs in basket, and some scattered. text on image: 100% organic free-range egg production could have negative consequences for climate and nature
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INET Complexity Economics @inet-complexity.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Time for energy and climate modelers to start trying to tell the world what’s likely to happen and show them how to phase out fossil fuels completely. @chrisnelder.bsky.social highlights why our work is important @doynefarmer.bsky.social @smithschool.ox.ac.uk www.transitiontimes.net/nn-7-a-new-c...
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NN#7: A New Climate Catechism
It’s time for energy and climate modelers to start trying to tell the world what’s likely to happen, and show them how to phase out fossil fuels completely.
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Oxford Future of Food @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
A new briefing document on food price caps is out now. Led by Stephanie Walton, in collaboration with @oxmartinschool.bsky.social and academics from @smithschool.ox.ac.uk, it explores whether food price caps are the best way to tackle food affordability. futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/articles/eco...
The front page of a briefing document. It is titled The economics of food price caps: Who benefits, who pays and the ripple effects. The image in the background is of hands holding a till receipt. In blue at the bottom is a summary with points written from 1 to 6.
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Oxford Martin School @oxmartinschool.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
A new briefing document on food price caps is out now. Led by Stephanie Walton, in collaboration with the Oxford Martin programme @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social and academics from @smithschool.ox.ac.uk, it explores whether food price caps are the best way to tackle food affordability. bit.ly/44vv1mc
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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Associate Professor Steve Smith at the @smithschool.ox.ac.uk discusses with Sustainability Unlocked how the approach to climate strategy has shifted over time, transitioning from a focus on GHG concentrations to adopting net zero CO2 emissions. sustainabilityunlocked.com/videos/the-s...
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The Science Behind Net Zero Targets
In this video, Steve explores the concept of net zero emissions, tracing its origins and outlining the essential principles for achieving it. From the evolution of climate strategy to the scientific…
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amanimaalouf @amanimaalouf.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Pleased to be featured in the #BusinessReporter Read the full article: www.business-reporter.co.uk/sustainabili... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk
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The next frontier for ESG: proof, performance and people
Ask a room of business leaders about ESG today and you will hear two very different stories. One says the agenda has stalled: too political, too costly, too easily dismissed as box-ticking. The other ...
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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 07/07/2026
The world's 20 cities most vulnerable to heat risk ⚠️ @smithschool.ox.ac.uk analysed 205 cities worldwide, finding that heat risk depends on more than high temperatures alone. More than 95% of the highest-risk cities are in South & Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa ⬇️ bit.ly/4p3RKiN
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Oxford Social Sciences Division @socsci.ox.ac.uk · 24/06/2026
As Europe is hit by a heatwave (and air-con emissions grow globally), what alternative solutions can help us cool our cities and homes? A film we made in partnership with BBC Ideas based on research by Radhika Khosla and @smithschool.ox.ac.uk is still very current. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgMI...
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How to keep cool without heating the planet (BBC Ideas x Oxford Social Sciences)
YouTube video by Social Sciences Division
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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Serviced Emissions: The next frontier of climate leadership. 13:00–14:30. Read more: luma.com/i1d7901u?tk=.... Co-hosted with @smithschool.ox.ac.uk.
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Serviced Emissions: The next frontier of climate leadership · Luma
Is your climate leadership being recognised — and are you going beyond today’s net zero standards? This is a session for climate leaders who knows that the…
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Net Zero Tracker @netzerotracker.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Associate Professor Steve Smith at the @smithschool.ox.ac.uk discusses with Sustainability Unlocked how the approach to climate strategy has shifted over time, transitioning from a focus on GHG concentrations to adopting net zero CO2 emissions. sustainabilityunlocked.com/videos/the-s...
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The Science Behind Net Zero Targets
In this video, Steve explores the concept of net zero emissions, tracing its origins and outlining the essential principles for achieving it. From the evolution of climate strategy to the scientific…
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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 16/06/2026
Fly-tipping costs the UK economy an estimated £1 billion a year. Oxford research explores how AI, drones and satellite data could help identify illegal waste sites earlier and reduce environmental damage. Read more from the @smithschool.ox.ac.uk's Dr Amani Maalouf ⬇️ bit.ly/4oxIPFZ
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amanimaalouf @amanimaalouf.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Delighted to share my latest article in @uk.theconversation.com on the growing challenge of organised fly-tipping in the UK. Read more: theconversation.com/criminal-fly... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk #FlyTipping #WasteCrime #AI #Drones #GeospatialIntelligence #UK
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Criminal fly-tipping gangs are costing governments millions – AI and drones can help track waste dumpers
Technology could help find illegal waste sites faster and increase the chances of tracking down criminals.
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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
🎉 Enormous congratulations to our Executive Director, Steve Smith, on being appointed MBE for Services to Climate Science! Extremely well deserved! Read more here: www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-06... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk @oxfordgeography.bsky.social
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The King's Birthday Honours 2026
The King's Birthday Honours 2026 Lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people for their outstanding contributions, including members of the University of Oxf...
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amanimaalouf @amanimaalouf.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Delighted to share my latest article in @uk.theconversation.com on the growing challenge of organised fly-tipping in the UK. Read more: theconversation.com/criminal-fly... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk #FlyTipping #WasteCrime #AI #Drones #GeospatialIntelligence #UK
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CO₂RE – The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub @co2rehub.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
"Reclaiming Hope, Removing Carbon" starts at 5pm today! Check out the programme for this evening: co2re.org/wp-content/u.... Want to join us? Book your free ticket here: botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk/event/reclai... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @cabot-institute.bsky.social #SciArt
An image advertising the "Reclaiming Hope, Removing Carbon" event. The image text says it is a 4-Day Arts and Science Festival. The text is overlaid on top of a design of a leaf.
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 08/06/2026
In this article, our MSc student Camila Llinás Restrepo highlights emerging shifts, including new international legal frameworks, regenerative blue economy models, blue finance, and greater recognition of Indigenous and coastal knowledge, as signs of a broader transformation.
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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 08/06/2026
#WorldOceansDay 2026 presents an opportunity to fundamentally rethink the ocean’s role in society and business, as a living system that underpins global ecological, economic, and social stability. www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/news/reimagi...
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Reimagining the Ocean: The living system at the centre of enterprise
MSc student Camila Llinás Restrepo writes about the ocean’s role in society and business, portraying the ocean as a living system that supports global ecological, economic, and social stability.
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CO₂RE – The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub @co2rehub.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
6 days to go until "Reclaiming Hope, Removing Carbon"! Book your free ticket now to see work from our 7 CO2RE Artists, including "Phycologica" by Studio Blue Green. botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk/event/reclai... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @cabot-institute.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social
An image advertising Studio Blue Green's art project at the "Reclaiming Hope, Removing Carbon event", taking place from 11–14 June 2026. In the image, coloured balls float against a dark background. The image is framed by stylised leaves. Studio Blue Green's project is called "Phycologica".
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SCHEMA Hub @schemahub.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
📢 New publication! 📄 Cleaning up cleaning: a pathway to net zero for fast moving consumer goods chemical formulations 📚 Frontiers in Environmental Economics Read it here: doi.org/10.3389/frev... #NetZero #SustainableChemistry #ClimatePolicy @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @williamsgroupox.bsky.social
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