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Winners of the 2022 Green Gown Sustainability Institution of the Year, Ireland & UK award and the Times Higher Education DataPoints Merit award combined with our Sustainability & Climate Action Plan 2023 - 2028, will further enhance UCC's reputation and performance as Ireland and the UK's "Green University".

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At University College Cork,

we are proud to be recognised as a globally leading university for the actions we take to protect our environment and society. The Office of Sustainability and Climate Action within the President's Office at UCC will deliver and communicate the outputs of the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan 2023 - 2028 and will coordinate university-wide initiatives and programmes aimed at embedding an ethos of sustainability across the entire campus as we work towards creating a sustainable future.

Latest News

Earth Day Showcase: Sustainability in Teaching and Learning

Join us on Earth Day, April 22nd, for a university-wide event dedicated to highlighting and celebrating innovative approaches to embedding sustainability in teaching and learning. Building on our own and UCC’s commitment to sustainability, this showcase will provide a platform for us to share how we are integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and broader sustainability principles and practices into modules, programmes, and other learning experiences

Green Week 2026

Green Week 2026 - Schedule Of Events

UCC Green Week 2026 brings together a series of events, workshops, and activities focused on sustainability, climate action, and environmental awareness. Starting on Monday, 23 March and taking place throughout the week, the programme offers staff, students, and the wider community opportunities to learn, share ideas, and get involved in practical initiatives that support a more sustainable future. From expert talks and interactive workshops to campus activities and community engagement, Green Week highlights the collective efforts being made to promote environmental responsibility and inspire positive change. For more details on what’s happening and to discover ways you can get involved, read on.

SDSN Ireland Leadership Council Meets in Dublin

The SDSN Ireland Leadership Council met on March 4th at the National University of Ireland Offices in Dublin to discuss ongoing initiatives across the network and the broader role of Ireland and Europe in advancing the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs. The meeting was opened by Leadership Council Co-Chairs President John O’Halloran (UCC) and Vice Chancellor Ian Greer (QUB), who welcomed several guests from the global SDSN community, including Professor Jeffrey Sachs, President of the SDSN Association, and Maria Cortes Puch, Vice President of Networks. Sumaya Mohommed (UCC) and Elizabeth Zion (UCD) represented the student voice in subsequent discussions. The Council also welcomed Vice President Jane Stout (TCD) and Vice President Tasman Crowe (UCD), the Council’s two most recent members.

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2026 Digital Clean Up Week

University College Cork will host its second annual Digital Clean Up this Spring, expanding the one-day event held last year into a full Digital Clean Up Week, running from 9-13 March 2026. The initiative forms part of UCC’s wider efforts to reduce the University’s environmental impact while supporting the well‑being and productivity of staff and students. Click here to pledge some time.

Office of Sustainability and Climate Action

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