Global Systems Institute

Global Systems Institute

Securing our Future

The Global Systems Institute is applying Earth system science to generating networked solutions. Our aim is to work with others to secure a flourishing future for humanity as an integral part of a life-sustaining Earth system. We are uniting a trans-disciplinary group of researchers, educators and partners to look beyond single ‘environmental’ issues to a truly systemic view of coupled global changes in the human social and economic sphere and the biosphere.

As a new Institute we are in the early steps of our journey. We are identifying and developing pioneer projects or nodes of activity to create networks of transformative change.

» 3rd UK Climate Change Risk Assessment

In partnership with the Met Office Hadley Centre, we are leading a team of experts in performing the central analysis for this nationally-important programme under the UK’s Climate Change Act. To support our writing we are looking for thought-provoking and powerful photos to help illustrate how climate change is affecting the landscape and bringing risks to how we live in the UK. Find out here how you can submit a photo for consideration.

» Presentation to the UNDP: Tipping Points and Cascades in Earth and economic systems