Birkbeck Climate Network

Birkbeck Climate Network The Climate network is a group of passionate staff & students who believe in social & climate justice

Birkbeck university still holds investments in a number of fossil fuel companies. We, as students feel that at this time and age, with climate change making the headlines and countries committing to net-zero targets, we feel that an institution like Birkbeck needs to come aboard. We are part of the global campaign led by People and the Planet that aim to get institutions and cities to divest from

the fossil fuel industry and reinvest in renewable energy/green technology. Many institutions have committed to divest from fossil fuel with currently over half of universities in the U.K that have taken a stance to divest from fossil fuel companies. Back in 2012, People and the Planet have started campaigning and putting in place a student-led network to bring awareness that investing and profiting from activities that drive climate change and is set against the university's reputation and achievements in regards to sustainability and its commitment to sustainable practices. Whether we are students, staff, members of the administration... we believe we are all storytellers, and we have the responsibility to lead the conversation and create transparency in matters that concern us like environmental concerns. People & Planet estimates that Birkbeck has approximately £220,000 invested in fossil fuel companies. However, without greater transparency and disclosure from the College, we cannot be sure of the full extent of the College’s investments in fossil fuels’
In addition to complete divestment from fossil fuel companies, we demand greater transparency on the university's assets and a commitment to meet standards for a greater sustainable life for students altogether. SOS's UK research report shows concern amongst students is still 10% above the UK population general. Their global 2020 Survey had almost 7000 responses and the report shows that students around the world are concerned about climate change and want to see this reflected in their education. In our opinion, divesting from fossil fuels is the only way forwards for a university that prides itself on being a leader in scientific research, with committing to a more sustainable approach on how assets are distributed. It would only be the right thing to ask the university to be a public advocate for divestment and show the way by publishing a statement on ethical investment. Committing to reinvest these funds to alternatives and greener energies with clearer transparency on how funds are used is where the campaign is leading us, and we will be taking you along the way! Follow us for updates:
Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/DivestBirkbeck/
WordPress: https://bbkenvirosociety.wordpress.com/
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GET INVOLVED!
1) Sign & share the petition!
2) On Twitter? Follow & RT us at
3) We need alumni to get in touch to boost our campaign - contact us here or e-mail at [email protected]
4) Watch this space for an announcement of our next meeting and upcoming events!
5) Are you a student in London, but not at BBK? Get involved at Fossil Free London: https://www.facebook.com/groups/383948398376347/?fref=ts
6) Feel free to get in touch - [email protected]!

Hi all, I hope that you can make it to this cost of living event on the 15th. There's also an Open Cost of Living letter...
09/12/2022

Hi all, I hope that you can make it to this cost of living event on the 15th. There's also an Open Cost of Living letter that you can sign as a show of solidarity. https://linktr.ee/GNDBirkbeck

As Mr Frost, put's his spindly, withered, clammy hands about us...we need all solidarity to keep body and soul together.

I was at the CWU rally today in London, and they were in no doubt as to who is to blame for the current crisis, and it's not migrants, other workers, the unemployed, etc.

My group, the Climate Change Network, believes that you cannot fight climate change, if you do not address social justice.

For far to long, the university, has been allowed to view international students as cash cows, with teats to be ruthlessly milked, yet it also remains indifferent to how they otherwise survive

Join our network to ask Birkbeck to commit to a Green New Deal

01/03/2022

Please join the climate network tomorrow between 4pm and 6pm for a great afternoon as we build up towards handing our petition to the BBK senior leadership team.

This is what we have planned:

4pm – 5.30pm
The Climate Network will be joined by students and staff, UCU, Unison, and some fantastic individuals from other environmental groups to show commitment to a Green New Deal
Informative talks from the climate network and guests
Guest musicians and an artwork banner display
Meet and discuss ideas with Zack Polanski, London Assembly member

5.30pm – 6pm
Petition hand-in and meeting with the senior management team (so far, the Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor have declined our invitation but Hootie him/her/their self is slated to make an appearance)
Refreshments, discussion, and music

Please join us outside of the main BBK building. There will also be events from the UCU and Unison picket and the National student strikes so it is set to be a vibrant day filled with collective voices!
Please sign the petition here: https://peopleandplanet.org/petitions/a-green-new-deal-for-birkbeck-by-2023

28/02/2022

Join us on Wednesday at 3pm for 2 hours of music, talks and collective power as we ask Birkbeck, University of London for a green new deal! Please join us to sign the petition and fight for change!

We will be joined by students and staff on the picket line of the UCU and Unison strikes and the national student strikes.

Expect informative talks, teach outs, demonstrations, music and refreshments! Everyone welcome!

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