Pic credit Ryan Rodrick Beller


During the United Nations Climate Change Conference Scotland was praised for its efforts in cuting emissions by 38 per cent between 1990 and 2013.


Scotland has been at the forefront of developing renewable energy sources, along with Carbon Capture and Storage, and is well placed to play a major role helping other countries.


Later this year China’s first college for the study of low- carbon technology is due to open aſter embarking on a partnership with world-leading experts from Scotland.


“Tere is a clear need for effective knowledge exchange in order to progress a lower carbon economy and society around the world”.


Dried river beds in Brazil (photo Leo Nunes) 76 February 2016


:Ed Craig, Head of Enterprise and Innovation for ECCI


The University of Edinburgh and Shanghai Jiao Tong University are to work together, drawing on the research expertise and innovation of Edinburgh’s School of Geosciences and the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation (ECCI).


Experts from both establishments will collaborate on research projects including sustainable construction, air quality, energy efficiency and smarter cities.


The ECCI, which is based at the University of Edinburgh, will also provide a conduit for Scotish businesses and organisations aiming to create local partnerships and introduce low-carbon products and services to Shanghai.


Ed Craig, Head of Enterprise and Innovation for ECCI said: “There is a clear need for effective


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