The UK is one of the most biodiversity depleted places in Europe. As world-leading institutions who advocate for climate and nature, we have a responsibility to demonstrate that it is possible to help nature and biodiversity thrive in a busy urban environment. These case studies show the breadth of what we're doing, not only in South Kensington, but also through our advocacy activities and global reach.
Kensington Palace look to improve their data collection to measure their progress more accurately.
Transforming a previously hard-landscaped space into a flagship grey-to-green project.
The Greening and Biodiversity Action Plan sets out what Council, in collaboration with our partners, businesses and the community, will do to address the ecological emergency.
Westminster City Council established the #WilderWestminster network to support collective action for nature recovery across the borough.
The Royal College of Art creates the Growing Colour Garden in collaboration with the Design Museum.
Imperial tested vegan alternatives and found they could reduce environmental impact without affecting customer experience.
South Ken ZEN+ is embedding climate knowledge and action across its membership through Carbon Literacy® training.
The catering team at Royal Brompton Hospital has been awarded the Green Kitchen Standard by UK charity, the Soil Association, which campaigns for healthy, humane and sustainable food.
The Goethe-Institut's PASCH network delivered two workshops focused on climate change in partnership with the Initiative für Junge Forscherinnen und Forscher (IJF).
The Science Museum has taken a significant steps towards sustainability by reducing plastic.
The new planters on Exhibition Road are a step towards greening South Kensington.
The Royal Commission continues its stewardship of the neighborhood for the legacy of the Great Exhibition, championing sustainability and progress for future generations.
As an organization with unique cultural and operational needs, Japan House London's participation in SKZ+ has led to the creation of their first-ever carbon emissions baseline report.
The last traces of the old steam heating and hot water network have finally been removed from Imperial's South Kensington Campus.
Kensington Palace's sustainability strategy to reduce its environmental impact.
The Sustainable City Charter is a free, voluntary, business-led pledge, supported by Westminster City Council.
The Royal Albert Hall is proud to be home to four very special beehives, nestled on their historic rooftop.
Serpentine have developed and are implementing a 'Serpentine Sustainability Action Plan'.
The RCA encourages students to reuse materials through Reuse Stations.
The Royal Parks have committed to helping reduce the decline in the parks’ pollinator populations.
The Terra Carta Design Lab aims to address pressing environmental challenges by harnessing the creativity of young designers.
Royal College of Arts SustainLab presents a ‘Co-creating With Nature’ exhibition, revealing students’ works that embed sustainability through materials and processes.
Imperial's catering division is transforming its operations to become a leader in sustainable catering within the UK university sector.
The Royal Geographical Society's Earth Photo 2024 Exhibition stimulates vital conversations about climate change and sustainability.