Supergen ORE Hub - COP26 Engagement

About COP26

On 1-12 November 2021 the UK hosted the 26th annual session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention, more commonly known as COP26, in Glasgow. At the summit, delegates including heads of state, climate experts and negotiators will came together to agree coordinated actions to tackle climate change. As well as the negotiations, countries, international organisations and other delegates also had the chance to showcase climate action, highlight diverse climate change issues and share knowledge.

The UK is committed to working with all countries and joining forces with civil society, companies and people on the frontline of climate change to inspire climate action ahead of COP26. Find out more about COP26.

Supergen ORE Hub COP26 activities

In the lead-up to and at COP26, the Supergen ORE Hub hosted and participated in a range of engagement and communication activities on the role of offshore renewable energy in achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Find out more about our activities below:

Video: The role of offshore renewable energy research in mitigating climate change

To celebrate the COP26 Energy Presidency Theme on 1 November, we launched our new Supergen ORE Hub video examining the role of offshore renewable energy research in mitigating climate change. Take a look to hear from the Hub Co-Directors and discover how we’re addressing some of the key research challenges in offshore wind, wave and tidal energy on the route to delivering net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Watch the video here.

COP26 live-stream: Net zero energy systems - a Supergen 'Fishbowl' Conversation

Live-streamed online, and in-person at COP26, 4 November 2021

The 4 November 2021 marked 'Energy Day' at this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), taking place in Glasgow from the 1-12 of November, during which the UK Research and Innovation Supergen programme hosted a public 'fishbowl' conversation at the Ramshorn Theatre, central Glasgow. Watch a recording of the event here.

Launch of Gaia's Energy Adventure

On Monday 1 November we launched our new children's adventure book, Gaia's Energy Adventure! The book aims to communicate the often complex subject of offshore wind, wave and tidal energy to 4-6 year olds and those reading with them, as well as encouraging girls and those from other underrepresented groups to consider a career in engineering. Find out more

Supergen ORE Hub in the COP26 Green Zone

Glasgow Science Centre, 1 November 2021

As part of the COP26 Universities Network stand, the Supergen ORE Hub exhibited in the Green Zone, interacting with visitors using a mini demo tank, discussing the Supergen ORE Hub's new children's adventure book - Gaia's Energy Adventure! - and sharing the world of offshore renewable energy research. Find out more.

COP26 Briefing Note: The role of Offshore Renewable Energy in delivering Net Zero

The Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub has prepared a briefing paper on the role of offshore renewable energy in delivering net zero, highlighting the importance of offshore renewable technologies for the upcoming UNCOP26 conference. Read more.

Supergen ORE Hub featured as research supporting the race to net zero

The Suprgen ORE Hub has contributed to two articles in the University of Plymouth's Sustainable Earth Institute's Sphere magazine, highlighting the role of the Supergen ORE Hub in the energy transition, and the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in tackling the climate emergency.

• Read: Our Energy Transition: The Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub
• Read: The importance of EDI in in tackling the climate emergency

Supergen Net Zero Conference

Online, 1-3 September 2021

Ahead of COP26, the Supergen Hubs hosted a Supergen Net Zero Conference during 1-3 September, exploring the role of energy research in the pathway to net zero. Watch all the recordings and find out more.

ORE at the University of Plymouth Research Festival

The Supergen ORE Hub hosted two events during the University of Plymouth's Research Festival.

• Offshore renewable energy at the University of Plymouth - 1 July 2021, 09:15 - 16:00 (BST)
• Powering the future: offshore renewable energy public lecture - 1 July 2021, 18:00 - 19:00 (BST)

Health and Safety Research in Offshore Renewables Workshop

14:00 - 17:00, 11 May 2021

This workshop aimed to identify the challenges and gaps in Health and Safety research, with the outputs of the workshop forming the basis of developing a roadmap for research challenges in ORE Health and Safety. Find out more about the workshop

Foundations for Ireland UK Floating Wind

All-day virtual event, 12 March 2021

Bringing together some of the key players from academia and industry, this event was an open discussion that addressed how Ireland and the UK prepare in anticipation of this booming industry. View resources from this event

International Women's Day

Social media campaign, 8 March 2021

67% of climate decision-making roles are occupied by men. To effectively address climate change, women must have an equal role in shaping our collective response. We took to social media to celebrate achievements and research of women aligned with the Hub to celebrate International Women's Day. Read the Supergen ORE Hub submissions.

Supergen ORE Hub Annual Assembly

Virtual conference, 18 - 22 January 2021

Our third assembly took place from 18 - 22 January 2021, discussing the challenges and opportunities of offshore renewable energy. All the resources from the Assembly including presentations, sessions recordings, pre-recorded video and Early Career Researcher posters are available on the Annual Assembly webpages.