By Steph Mckinney and Amal Hubsey
Biodiversity garden transform UWL space
Nasrin Khanom is the environmental and sustainability manager at the University of West London, and she has created the first biodiversity garden for UWL. Her aim was to create a green space within the university which could help lower Carbon Emissions in what she defines “as an urban area.”
Earlier this week, politicians gathered at Glasgow for COP26, The summit involves world leaders discussing the issue of tackling climate change. One of the main issues addressed was tackling rising carbon emissions.
The garden comprises a variety of plants and animal habitats. The University’s Sustainability Network says that biodiversity is key in creating a more sustainable space. The roll of wildlife such as bees is key in sustaining green spaces through pollination. By adding more flowers and greenery to the campus, the Sustainability Network hopes surrounding areas will also benefit from the project.
The Sustainability Network also hopes to bring more sustainability projects to the university over the course of the year and engage students in tackling climate issues. The university has set an overall goal of creating a greener campus and reach Net zero emissions by 2050.
Click here to learn more about UWL’s Sustainability Network