The climate crisis and digitalisation are complex societal challenges that require science-based knowledge to address. Interdisciplinary research is commonly considered better suited to tackle the 'Green and Digital Transition', as it can mobilise different disciplines working together for a common goal. Science Europe carried out a survey among its members to learn what practices and policies for interdisciplinary research towards the Green & Digital Transition they have, and to propose some recommendations to reinforce, develop, and improve them.

This report presents the key elements discussed at the symposium 'Interdisciplinarity for the Net-Zero Transition', organised on 3 November 2022 in the lead-up to COP27. The event discussed the actions that universities and research organisations are taking to tackle the climate crisis. Speakers presented examples and experiences from their organisations to inspire other organisations to engage with the Net-Zero Transition. The goal is to mobilise other stakeholders to join efforts to more effectively and rapidly address climate change.

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© 2024 Science Europe.Rue de la Science 14, 1040 Brussels, BCE: BE0840.275.663

© 2024 Science Europe.Rue de la Science 14, 1040 Brussels, BCE: BE0840.275.663

At this event, Science Europe presented its new report ‘Science–Policy in Action: Insights for the Green and Digital Transition’. The findings of the report were discussed with a high-level panel of leaders from research organisations who are directly engaged in science–policy interactions or working to promote them at an organisational level.

At this event, Science Europe presented its new report ‘Science–Policy in Action: Insights for the Green and Digital Transition’. The findings of the report were discussed with a high-level panel of leaders from research organisations who are directly engaged in science–policy interactions or working to promote them at an organisational level.

The climate crisis calls all of us to act urgently. Reducing carbon emissions is a top priority to respect the Paris Agreement and keep the global temperature increase below +1.5˚. Everybody should play their role: Science Europe, in its Strategy Plan for 2021–2026, set the goal to “strengthen the role and contribution of science to tackle societal challenges”.

The climate crisis and digitalisation are complex societal challenges that require science-based knowledge to address. Interdisciplinary research is commonly considered better suited to tackle the 'Green and Digital Transition', as it can mobilise different disciplines working together for a common goal. Science Europe carried out a survey among its members to learn what practices and policies for interdisciplinary research towards the Green & Digital Transition they have, and to propose some recommendations to reinforce, develop, and improve them.

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In a video address to members of the International Sustainable Campus Network, University Principal Professor Peter Mathieson highlighted the fundamental role universities play by shaping society to become more environmentally restorative and socially just. Find out more about the University of Edinburgh's whole-institution approach to tackling the climate crisis: https://www.ed.ac.uk/news/2022/sustainability-award-win-for-university