Yvonne Buckley, Professor of Zoology, will take up the new role of Vice President for Biodiversity and Climate Action in January 2022. This post will place sustainability at the centre of Trinity’s governance and operations by making it a key focus at the highest levels within the university.
During the first six months of her term, the new Vice President for Biodiversity and Climate Action will set up structures needed for a “Climate First Trinity”, including resourcing a new sustainability office comprising dedicated members of academic and professional staff. This office will build on work already in progress in Trinity’s Climate Action Plan and work towards a Biodiversity Action Plan for Trinity’s campuses together with strengthening and amplifying Trinity’s climate and biodiversity impact through research, teaching and learning.
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