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Mobilising Research for Beyond Net Zero
in Scotland

TOGETHER, LET’S TAKE ACTION

ABOUT US

WE ARE A COLLABORATION OF CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY EXPERTS FROM SCOTLAND’S UNIVERSITIES.

Together we are mobilising research, data and innovation to accelerate Scotland’s transition to Beyond Net Zero. We believe that working together will help drive results. ‘Scotland Beyond Net Zero’ is a coalition designed to catalyse research collaboration, empower our communities and inform the policymaking and action Scotland needs to reach its ambitious targets.

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We believe that working together will help drive results.

Scotland Beyond Net Zero is a coalition designed to catalyse research collaboration, empower our communities and inform the policymaking and action Scotland needs to reach its ambitious targets.

COMMITMENT

COMMITMENT

Through this partnership we will support and connect existing networks and initiatives, while stimulating new activities and endeavours. In time, we intend for this collaboration to grow, to create opportunities for academic institutions and partners from across Scotland’s sectors to work with us, and to become an exemplar of best practice internationally.

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

We are committed to strengthening, expanding and resourcing our community of researchers engaged with environmental and sustainability research.

INCLUSION

INCLUSION

We are committed to ensuring our approach is driven by values of equity and inclusion, including in relation to the research we do, our partnerships and engagement, and our contribution to ensuring just transitions.

Our Makeup

Scotland’s universities have come together, working with our local partners and with the Scottish Government to address key challenges associated with the climate emergency, including clean energy, storage, decarbonisation, green transport, community empowerment and climate justice.

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Latest news

Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements and insights from Scotland Beyond Net Zero, showcasing how we bring together research, policy and practice to support a just transition to a thriving, sustainable future.

Joint announcement

Announcement

Scotland’s universities already work together, now we must harness that strength

Published: 29/09/26

Joint announcement

Announcement

From resilient communities to climate finance: Funding for new research beyond net zero

Published: 05/08/26

University of St Andrews

Announcement

How can sustainable finance support real change?

Published: 01/04/26

Announcement

SBNZ Statement on Upcoming Scottish Elections

Published: 23/03/26

Announcement

Scotland Beyond Net Zero sustainability toolkit for researchers launched

Published: 20/01/26

Announcement

About the Scotland Beyond Net Zero Research Toolkit

Published: 19/01/26

University of St Andrews

Natural Systems

Corrour Partnership – a living laboratory for interdisciplinary research and sustainability

Published: 11/11/25

Announcement

Sharing slides from ‘Tackling the Climate Emergency’

Published: 10/11/25

Announcement

Event Round-Up: Collaborative Approaches to Climate Change Research in Scotland

Published: 01/10/25

Joint announcement

Announcement

2024 Seed Fund Project Impacts

Published: 19/09/25

University of Dundee and Edinburgh Napier University

Food

A dram good idea – turning whisky waste into sustainable packaging

Published: 27/08/25

The University of Edinburgh

Announcement

Climate-focused projects secure net zero funding

Published: 27/08/25

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