Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial
@ic-cep
Founded in 1977, we are Imperial College's unique interdisciplinary department conducting policy-focused research to solve environmental & sustainability issues
Professor Fredi Otto (@frediotto.bsky.social) has been awarded Germany’s highest civilian honour, the Cross of the Order of Merit. Her pioneering work in attribution science is transforming how we link extreme weather to climate change. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition 👏
Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We’re celebrating some of the women in our community whose work spans climate, biodiversity, infrastructure and policy - shaping research and real-world impact. 👇 #WomenInScience #IDWGS #EveryVoiceInScience
Our alumni say it best. 🌱 From shaping policy to leading sustainability innovation, their journeys show what’s possible with an MSc from the Centre for Environmental Policy. Thinking about postgraduate study? Applications are open 👉https://www.imperial.ac.uk/environmental-policy/study/
Think your energy is 100% renewable? 🌍 A new index suggests some tariffs supply only half their power from green sources. Dr @iain-staffell.bsky.social says we need real-time matching, not annual accounting, to make claims truly green. www.telegraph.co.uk/money/bills/...
🎉 Congratulations to Dr Gbemi Oluleye on her promotion to Associate Professor in Sustainable Market Mechanisms! This promotion recognises her outstanding contributions in research and teaching ✨ Read more 📖: tinyurl.com/2ahwh9ac #ResearchImpact #WomenInSTEM #LowCarbonFuture
🌍 Join Imperial’s MSc Environmental Technology at the CEP Explore the tools, tech & policy shaping our environmental future and specialise in areas like urban sustainability, water, or consultancy. 🌱 5,000+ alumni in green careers worldwide. 🔗 Apply now - a few places left! tinyurl.com/4deb4esm
Earlier this month, MSc Env Tech student Zhaojie Wang attended the Oxford Climate & Human Rights event with the UN Human Rights Council. He had a Q&A with High Commissioner Volker Türk, crediting CEP’s teaching on rule-based policy and citizen science for his insightful questions 👏
🎉 Imperial has been named 1st in the UK and 2nd in the world in the 2025 QS WorId University rankings! 🌍 Proud to be part of a community leading global innovation, research and education. 👏 #QSWorldUniversityRankings #OurImperial #QSWUR
🚶♀️🚴♂️ Why do you love walking or cycling? CEP's Audrey de Nazelle features in the #WHOEurope #LetsGetMoving launch video 👉 www.who.int/europe/multi... Now it's your turn! 🎥 Record a 30-sec video 📲 Share it using #LetsGetMoving, tag @whoeurope.bsky.social 🙌 Challenge 3 others to join!
Additionally, Tilly Collins took to the Future Foods stage to imagine tomorrow’s plates - discussing planetary diets, using human waste as fertiliser, and how scientists, farmers & communities are teaming up to grow healthy, affordable, nutritious food. 🌱🍽️
✨ What a weekend at the Great Exhibition Road Festival! Eleonora Moratto and the Chelsea Ballet Group lit up the stage in a stunning fusion of science & dance. They wove talks by Morena Mills, Robin Lamboll & Matt Clark into a breathtaking ballet about our planet’s urgent plight 🌍🩰
When we asked graduates what they loved most about CEP… 💬 “The wonderful teaching!” We couldn’t agree more. Thank you to our brilliant staff and this inspiring Class of 2025! #CEPGrads2025
🌿 On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re proud to showcase our MSc Conservation Science and Practice students in the Amazon rainforest, gaining real-world experience studying #biodiversity and forest conservation CEP is proud to train tomorrow’s environmental leaders in protecting this vital ecosystem
🎓 Still smiling from yesterday 💙 A huge congratulations once again to our amazing graduates! Here are a few highlights from our graduation reception - a day full of joy, hugs and celebration ✨ #CEPGrads2025 #OurImperial 📸👇
🎓 What a day! A huge congratulations to all our graduates - we’ve loved celebrating with you and sharing your special moments 🎉💙 To close the day, here’s a congratulations message from Karen Makuch (@karenmakuch.bsky.social) 👇 Tag us in your posts, using #CEPGrads2025 ✨
🎓 It’s Graduation Day! We’re so proud of our students and everything they’ve achieved. Here’s a special message from Dr Tilly Collins (@polytilly.bsky.social) to mark the occasion 💙 Don’t forget to tag us and use #CEPGrads2025 so we can celebrate with you! ✨
Tomorrow’s the big day! We can’t wait to celebrate our brilliant graduates 🎉 Remember to tag us and use #CEPGrads2025 in your posts - we’ll be sharing your proud moments throughout the day! 🎓✨
🚀 Excited to kick off our Careers Fair today! Our alumni are here sharing their real-world experiences and career tips with our students. Let’s get inspired! #CEPcareersfair #EnvironmentalCareers
🎓 One week to go until Graduation Day! We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved and we want to see your celebrations! Whether it’s cap throws, group hugs or proud smiles, tag us and use #CEPGrads2025 so we can share your special moments. Let the countdown begin ⏳✨
🎉 Huge congratulations to the winners of our PhD Symposium yesterday! 🏆 Oral Presentation 1st: Karl Scheifinger Joint 2nd: Juliana Martins & Elsy Milan 🖼️ Poster Session 1st: Gail Sucharitakul 2nd: Jessica Hunter Wonderful to see all the inspiring presentations & posters from our PhD students 👏
Help shape climate storytelling at Imperial! 🎙️🌍 Take our 2-minute survey for a chance to win a £20 voucher! 👉 tinyurl.com/bdhjnu79 #EchoForChange #ClimateComms
"Building a Gender-Just, Green & Future-Ready Tomorrow" 🌍 An #ECOSOCYouthForum2025 side event exploring how youth, tech & inclusive development can drive #SDGs 5, 8 & 17 🗓️ 16 April | ⏰ 1PM BST | 💻 Online 🔗 Sign up: tinyurl.com/ybu328xk
After 7 weeks of intense lectures, our MSc Environmental Technology Energy Policy students embarked on a 4 day field trip, visiting the National Energy System Operator, Westmill Solar & Wind Farm, Pembroke Power Station, and Big Pit Coal Mine 🌍⚡ A huge thank you to our hosts!
Last Friday was the end of the taught course for our wonderful MSc Conservation Science and Practice students. They had deep discussions on effective, ethical #conservation, all while having a fantastic time. Congratulations! We’re so proud of you! 👏
📸 The Faculty of Natural Sciences Research Image Competition 2025 shortlist is here! 16 entries, including those from CEP's Abha Joglekar and Matt Clark, will be exhibited at South Kensington on 2 April. Vote for your favourite in the People's Choice Award 👉 tinyurl.com/57w8vv2x
🌍💧 On #WorldWaterDay, discover our MSc Environmental Technology’s Integrated Water Management option! 🌿 Tackle global water challenges, from pollution to climate change, through expert-led modules and real-world projects with Anglian Water. 🚰 Apply now 👉 www.imperial.ac.uk/study/course...
🌳 Today is the #InternationalDayofForests! In Sierra Leone, Dr Jessica Thorn is planting trees as part of Free Town City Council's #FreetownTheTreeTown campaign - helping restore urban forests, protect against landslides & build climate resilience. 🌱🌍 📸 from the field:
🍄🏙️ @polytilly.bsky.social & Sal Chebbah (@1001shrooms.bsky.social) also led a hugely popular Food Potential of Cities session! 🌱 From urban agriculture to growing mushrooms, attendees were eager to dig in - each workshop was oversubscribed! Inspiring to see such enthusiasm for sustainable food! 🍽️
🌊 This week, CEP's Sam Watkins, Laila Kasuri & @dralexcollins.bsky.social led a Future Flows workshop at Future City Lates, exploring London’s water past, present & future 💡 Great discussions & creative ideas flowed! 🎤 One of Alex’s talks even became an improv comedy sketch! 😆
🌍📢 Imperial ranks #3 in the UK and #11 in the world for Environmental Sciences in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025! 🚀✨ A testament to our world-leading research and impact. 🔗 www.topuniversities.com/university-s... #EnvironmentalScience #QSWUR