Overview of Oxford EARTH
Oxford EARTH (Ensuring equitable Access to sustainable Resources for a Thriving Habitat) is the University of Oxford’s pioneering research programme dedicated to tackling the critical challenges of sustainable natural resource management. Essential to achieving the net-zero energy transition, Oxford EARTH addresses issues such as discovering and sustainably extracting critical raw materials, bioremediating environmental impacts, and creating resilient supply chains for renewable energy technologies.
This innovative programme unites leading researchers from nine departments across the University, including Earth Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Law, and Geography. Through this collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, Oxford EARTH aims to position Oxford as a global leader in the field of sustainable resource research, providing solutions that address ecological, economic, and social dimensions.
What We Do
Over the next five years, Oxford EARTH will:
- Lead cutting-edge research on critical raw materials, including metals and gases essential for renewable energy.
- Develop new methods of waste recycling, biomanufacturing, and environmental impact mitigation.
- Build community engagement frameworks to ensure sustainable and socially equitable resource use.
- Act as a hub for collaboration with policymakers, industries, NGOs, and the public.
Message from our Director, Mike Kendall
I am excited for the potential of Oxford EARTH as a world-leading initiative, which will investigate sustainable resources whilst considering social and environmental responsibilities. The programme will enrich how we teach and train students and early career researchers, providing opportunities for them to generate solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges.