Climate Action Week 2026 was an amazing success, engaging more than 450 students and staff across our campus. We had some incredible support and participation from our student groups, who played a pivotal role in showcasing the importance of climate action and demonstrating the power of student leadership in creating a change that is both meaningful and truly sustainable.
Climate Action Week 2026 was an amazing success, engaging more than 450 students and staff across our campus. We had some incredible support and participation from our student groups, who played a pivotal role in showcasing the importance of climate action and demonstrating the power of student leadership in creating a change that is both meaningful and truly sustainable. The week was packed with a wide range of mindful events, from discussions bridging the gap between Net Zero policy and science to Innovating Ecocide and creative workshops. Here is what our amazing student groups contributed:
● The Biological Sciences Society hosted a fantastic hands-on workshop where participants crafted their very own coral reefs from cardboard and recycled waste whilst learning about marine conservation.
● The London Transport Society hosted their famous annual Parkland Walk trip, sparking interesting debates on the use of sustainable transport and debating the existence of the Parkland Walk!
● Pro Bono Society ran two outstanding events, one of which included a powerful panel on ecocide, inviting esteemed speakers to explore the relevance of legal frameworks in driving global climate justice, and a restorative yoga session to relieve climate-related stress.
● The Chemical Engineering Society also hosted an interesting panel connecting science and net zero policy through discussions on renewable energy and the UK’s commitment to achieving net zero.
● Sylheti Society hosted an insightful event focusing on raising awareness about waste management issues in Sylhet, using discarded cardboard and plastic materials to showcase how waste can be repurposed in a more responsible manner.
Here is what some of our societies had to say about their experience:
Pro Bono Society:
‘Leading our Climate Action Week programme was an intense and eye-opening but deeply rewarding journey. We dove into the global movement for Ecocide by exploring how hard law and the protection of climate defenders are vital for the implementation of SDG 13. It was inspiring to see young people grapple with high-stakes legal innovation and intergenerational equity. We then transitioned from the ‘courtroom’ to the yoga mat to create a restorative space for grounding and community.
Seeing the relief and genuine smiles on participants' faces was the ultimate reward. It proved that true climate action requires both systemic change and personal resilience.’
Chemical Engineering Society:
Our event highlighted the importance of different industries working together to achieve net zero. Engineers, policy makers, law-makers, and more need to work together in order to be able to implement any meaningful changes. Our event focused on opening up the discussion between these different industries. The highlight of the event was the Q&A at the end, where the discussion between these different sectors really opened up, and you could start to see how it's all connected and the importance of working together to combat climate change.
Sylheti Society :
Our event focused on raising awareness about waste management issues in Sylhet.
Due to poor waste disposal systems, large amounts of plastic, paper, and cardboard often end up on the streets, and these are not recycled at all! Often leading to flooding and damaging wildlife (rivers or land).
To highlight this problem, we used discarded cardboard and plastic materials to create decorative and purposeful items (such as a phone stand), demonstrating how waste can be reused in a more responsible manner rather than thrown away (which greatly pollutes the environment). This activity led to conversations about recycling and how to employ cardboard in better ways and the importance of responsible waste management for future generations (i.e. allocating some funding to appropriate waste systems so that the cardboard/plastics can be recycled and repurposed instead of just being thrown away), particularly in Sylhet.
A huge congratulations to all of our amazing societies for taking part in QMSU x Queen Mary University of London’s Climate Action Week 2026. The enthusiasm, passion, and dedication shown throughout the week highlighted the power of collective action and the vital role our students play in shaping a more sustainable future, proving that when we come together with a shared purpose, real change is possible.