The Centre for Global Eco-Innovation

Co-developing solutions for economies, communities and ecosystems to thrive together.

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About Us

The Centre for Global Eco-Innovation was established in 2012 based on the University’s pioneering decision to place its world-class environmental research at the heart of driving innovation for Clean and Sustainable Growth.

About us

Working across boundaries to benefit the environment

The Centre for Global Eco-innovation helps bring people together across disciplines and sectors to tackle environmental challenges. Read more about some of the innovative cross-boundary projects we have supported with Natural Environment Research Council funding.

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Projects & Themes

Our projects have developed a thriving ecosystem of interdisciplinary research bringing together experts from different disciplines to address regional, national and global challenges. See our research themes and projects.

Business R&D and Innovation Support

Bringing together the cross-disciplinary expertise and cross-sector collaborations needed to create and deliver products, services and practice, helping people and our environment prosper. Discover our business support.

Graduate Research & Internships

Become a part of a vibrant research community of interdisciplinary scientists with a well developed support network and opportunities for a wide variety of training. See current opportunities.

Net Zero Collaboration of the Year

Lancaster University’s Centre for Global Eco-Innovation has won the Net Zero Collaboration of the Year category at the prestigious national PraxisAuril KE Awards 2023.

News

Dr James Heath taking measurements at Lancaster University

Warmer nights usher in highest May temperatures since records began at Lancaster University

May 2024 was the warmest since records began at Lancaster University’s Hazelrigg Weather Station - almost 3 °C higher than the long-term average.

Commonwealth Collaborations: Reflections on a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship at Lancaster University with Mary Sibande Kunwanje

The director of research at a Malawian university said her experience at Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) as part of the Commonwealth Professional Fellows programme has given her a stronger voice that she will use to motivate and stimulate people in her home country.

Copiapoa cinerea subsp columna-alba in its natural habitat in Chile.

Lancaster Environment Centre conservation project supports criminal case against cactus smuggling

A Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) wildlife conservation project is involved in its first criminal case in Italy.

Commonwealth Collaborations: Reflections on a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship at Lancaster University with Dr Georgina Erifeta

An environmental researcher and academic from Nigeria said her experience at Lancaster University as part of the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship programme has shown her the importance of combining research with entrepreneurship.

Celebrating our Growing Sustainable Food System in North Lancashire

North Lancashire celebrated winning a Sustainable Food Places Silver Award, which recognises the outstanding efforts of individuals, organisations, businesses, and community groups in promoting healthy, sustainable, and local food.

Commonwealth Collaborations: Reflections on a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship at Lancaster University with Dr Felly Mugizi Tusiime

A Ugandan environmental scientist and farmer who spent six weeks working with Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) as part of the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship programme said her experience had been hugely unique and stimulating.

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