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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 2h

🎟️ Register now for the in-person UK launch of the 2025 Lancet Countdown Global Report with @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social

📚 Hear from leading voices on climate & health as we explore the latest science & policy insights.

🔗 Register: buff.ly/Y7xZmkh

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 26m

📘 Book Launch: Governing the End
Join us on 5 Nov, 6:30pm @ UCL Bloomsbury for the launch of Prof Lisa Vanhala’s new book on climate change loss & damage.
🎤 Panel experts: UCL, SOAS, LSE, Johns Hopkins & The Loss and Damage Collaboration.
🔗 Register: https://shorturl.at/tUwzL

Book Launch: Governing the End: The Making of Climate Change Loss & Damage

Join the UCL Climate Crisis Grand Challenge on Weds 5 Nov for the launch of Professor Lisa Vanhala's new book.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 18h

That's a wrap!
Our jam packed day at #UNGCUKSummit2025 is over! Filled with insightful panel discussions, thought provoking fireside chats, hands-on workshops, and extensive networking. Proud to have been there representing UCL!
#SDGS #SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 19h

How can you future-proof your business?
Start by asking: how can we redefine sustainability to enable a meaningful transition—one that sparks system-changing conversations. #UNGCUKSummit2025
Download the report. www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 19h

Keynote Address from Sir Chris Bryant, Minister of State

#SDGReactor #SectorPerformace #measurewhatmatters
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
#UNGCUKSummit2025

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 20h

Great to hear Polina Pencheva, UCL, Gail Taylor, UCL, Brenda Staines, UN Global Compact Network UK talk about the newly launched report at #UNGCUKSummit2025

Some of the key people in making it all happen!

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 20h

#TrailblazersTransformers #UKSustainability #SustainableBusiness #ESG #SDGs #ResponsibleBusiness #Report
#SDGReactor #SectorPerformace #measurewhatmatters #UNGCUKSummit2025
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 20h

@globalcompactuk.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk SDSN UK, Newcastle University & Euromonitor International
has launched a new report – Trailblazers & Transformers: UK Business Sectors Redefining Sustainability. It examines UK sector progress on the SDGs, highlights gaps & recommendations. shorturl.at/OulbJ

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 21h

Dr Matt Winning, UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources providing us with some Climate Comedy to kick off the afternoon! #UNGCUKSummit2025

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 21h

#SDGReactor #SectorPerformace #measurewhatmatters
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability
#UNGCUKSummit2025

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 21h

Engaging session on Reducing Inequalities: The Business Case for Fairness, Inclusion, and Decent Work

"Individual accountability collective responsibility" by Uzma Hamid Dizier from Slaughter and May

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 23h

#UNGCUKSummit2025

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 23h

#UNGCUKSummit2025

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 23h

#UNGCUKSummit2025

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 23h

#UNGCUKSummit2025

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 23h

#UNGCUKSummit2025

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UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 23h

Our first session of the day: Value Chain Sustainability 🔗🌍

We explored how businesses can engage their entire value chain to boost sustainability & profitability.

Thanks to our speakers for their valuable insights! #UNGCUKSummit2025

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 23h

"Make it meaningful make it valuable, focus on what’s important and the biggest risks and biggest impacts"
Katy Reid, Menzies Aviation

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 1d

Thought provoking session on Value Chain Sustainability: Driving Resilience and Profitability

#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 1d

“It’s not game over, it’s game on” Preeti Srivastav

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 1d

“No incentive in waiting” Preeti Srivastav

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 1d

Leading by Example: Sustainability in Action

"Embracing people, planet, purpose and profit needs to be looked at through the lens of sustainability so why shouldn’t we embrace profit." Great fireside chat to get the ball rolling.
#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 1d

"Inspiring each other enabling each other”

Insightful opening from David Schofield, Chair of UNGC.

#UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal @globalcompactuk.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 1d

We're connecting with business leaders, policymakers & sustainability experts to explore how action on sustainability drives real business value. Proud to be part of the conversation. #SDGReactor #SectorPerformace #measurewhatmatters #UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 1d

#SDGReactor #SectorPerformace #measurewhatmatters #UNGCAnnualSummit
#SDSNUK #SDSNGlobal #RedefiningSustainability