As the world prepares for COP30 in Brazil, the University of Birmingham has released a series of influential policy briefs aimed at shaping the global climate agenda. These briefs bring together cutting-edge research and practical solutions to help decision-makers deliver fair, inclusive, and effective climate action.
The briefs focus on key areas, including:
- Delivering net zero through clean energy, sustainable transport, and circular economy transitions
- Improving resilience through adaptation strategies and international partnerships
- Tackling health inequalities and enhancing wellbeing through climate action
One of the core briefs, titled “Equity, Justice and Health: A fairer world by tackling climate change,” explores how climate action can be a powerful tool for reducing health disparities and promoting social equity — especially when shaped through meaningful engagement with affected communities.
This brief calls on governments and global actors to:
- Embed health and equity into every climate policy decision
- Recognise and act on the unequal impacts of climate and air pollution
- Build on community knowledge and public engagement to deliver better outcomes
We’re proud to share that WM-Net Zero team members contributed to this brief, bringing direct insights from our work across the West Midlands. Through co-production with local authorities, public contributors, and regional organisations, our project demonstrates how local engagement can inform system-wide climate policies that work for everyone — not just the already privileged.
🔗 Read the Equity, Justice and Health brief:
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/university-of-birmingham-at-cop30/equity-justice-and-health
🌍 Explore all COP30 briefs from the University of Birmingham:
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/university-of-birmingham-at-cop30
As COP30 approaches, we hope these contributions will support climate action that is not only urgent—but fair, inclusive, and rooted in people’s everyday realities.