Climate action
Research
All the "Climate action" publication on the UNamur research portal.
Social impact and actions
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Institute of Life, Earth and Environment (ILEE)Research at the Institute of Life, Earth and Environment (ILEE) is relevant to several of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For example, we study the impact of multiple stressors (chemical, physical or pathogenic) and/or pollutants (pesticides, pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxins, atmospheric residues) on organisms but also on ecosystems, and solutions are sought to strengthen their resistance and resilience and/or limit harmful products (e.g. immuno-stimulation, search for alternative pharmaceuticals). Furthermore, by prospecting and characterising geological resources (water, metals and other raw materials) and by integrating human use over the centuries, from Antiquity to the current Anthropocene, ILEE contributes to the sustainable management of natural resources, including architecture and art. The transition to a more sustainable agriculture is investigated through the concept of ecosystem services via mapping, modelling and integrated assessment. The consequences of climate change on human migration or the interactions between the different agents responsible for the transmission of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases are also at the heart of ILEE's research. Read more... |
Sustainable mobility |
Sustainable mobility is a key concern for UNamur. Several initiatives relating to mobility have been taken, including the Company Travel Plan. More information here... |
Structural telework |
A collective labour agreement (CLA) on structural telework and occasional telework has been put in place. More info on the intranet (restricted access)... |
Energy management |
Over the years, several initiatives have been taken to reduce energy consumption through more rational use. More information here... |
INFORMATION AND AWARENESS-RAISING ACTIONS |
The Chair in Sustainable Development and TransitionThis UNamur Chair is dedicated to the issue of sustainable development and transition and the ethical issues it raises. It aims to raise awareness and inform the academic community and the general public. More about the event... 2022 | TEDx UNamur (Re)Shape the futureTEDx conferences are a simple concept. Its slogan is "Ideas worth spreading"! In short, you choose a theme, you invite a dozen speakers from a wide range of backgrounds and each of them has a maximum of 18 minutes to deliver an innovative and inspiring message to the public! Read more about the event (in French)... 2021 | Science CongressLaurent Houssiau, Professor at the Department of Physics at UNamur and Adélaïde Charlier, activist from Namur and co-founder of the Belgian Youth for Climate movement, co-hosted a conference at the Science Congress. Two points of view and two generations converging in the same direction: raising awareness of the need to act now to stop climate change! Read more (in French)... 2021 | Climate: no more doubtAs part of Professor Xavier Thunis' "Environmental Law and Sustainable Development" course (Faculty of Law), Professor Laurent Houssiau (Department of Physics) recorded a video on the reality of climate change. With graphs, scientific data and figures, he explains that a positive outcome for humanity implies a radical change in our habits. Read more i(in French) here... |
