Planet Earth

Both natural and human induced changes are altering our environment at an unprecedented rate. These changes are having profound effects on our planet, its biodiversity, our health and our ability to live in a sustainable and equitable way. 

ACE operates across the university to bring together diverse expertise across schools and colleges with external partners, to address how populations can adapt effectively to our changing environment.

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The latest news from the centre.

Staff and students in our social space called The Darwin Dancehall.

Contact our research development team.

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We bring together over 100 different research groups and professional research staff. 

People hiking in the Pentlands

A friendly, interdisciplinary community of early career researchers.                               

Students in a workshop

Opportunities providing a world-class training in the environmental sciences.              

Resources for Centre members

Useful resources for Centre members to support with collaboration.                                  

The Sustainable Development Goals

The process of adaption is key to our sustainable development goals.