--- title: Global conservation and sustainability | Newcastle University | Policy impact description: Through policy and research, Newcastle University makes a leading contribution to sustainability and conservation initiatives. image: https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hubfs/NU%20Policy%20Impact/ourwork-key-conservation-818x428.jpg --- ![Global-Conservation (Desktop 1800x1213)](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/NU%20Policy%20Impact/Global-Conservation%20(Desktop%201800x1213).jpg?length=1920&name=Global-Conservation%20(Desktop%201800x1213).jpg) # Global Conservation and Sustainability Informing conservation policy and its effective implementation - [Home](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/homepage?hsLang=en) - [Our Work](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/our-work?hsLang=en) - Global Conservation and Sustainability ## **Global policy** [Professor Phil McGowan](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/philipmcgowan.html) and [Dr Louise Mair](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/louisemair.html)'s work is addressing key issues in conservation and sustainability. Phil is Professor of Conservation Science and Policy and Louise is a [Newcastle University Academic Track Fellow](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nuact/about-nuact/) and their research is informing global policy on biodiversity. Dr Mair and Prof McGowan's expertise sees them working with: - The International Union for Conservation of Nature ([IUCN](https://www.iucn.org)) - The Convention on Biological Diversity ([CBD](https://www.cbd.int/)) - The Species Threat Abatement and Restoration consortium ![conservation-575x355](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/NU%20Policy%20Impact/conservation-575x355.jpg?length=582&name=conservation-575x355.jpg) ## **Informing action for global species targets** We work to fill key knowledge gaps that allow setting, addressing and reporting on ambitious global biodiversity targets. Our [research assessed progress](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/archive/2020/09/28speciesextinctionsprevented/) works towards the CBD’s target of halting extinction by 2020 and we provided the [underpinning science for urgent recovery action for species](https://from.ncl.ac.uk/how-weve-influenced-a-global-peace-pact-with-nature?hsLang=en) in CBD’s [Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework](https://www.cbd.int/gbf/), adopted by COP 15 in December 2022. In pursuing these gaps, we seek to enhance the scientific input into global species conservation by: - understanding policy need and where the evidence gaps are - bringing together networks and consortia - undertaking research to fill critical knowledge gaps ## **Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)** Our [Sustainable Development Goals Committee](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sustainability/sustainable-development/) leads our support for the United Nations' SDGS - seeking peace and prosperity for all people and the planet now and in the future. We work towards building a fairer, stronger and more sustainable future. Research carried out by our [Global Challenges Academy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/globalchallenges/) helps realise the UN SDGs. Prof McGowan also co-chairs the Association of Commonwealth Universities’ [Higher Education and the SDGs Network](https://www.acu.ac.uk/get-involved/higher-education-and-the-sdgs-network). The network aims to facilitate and support peer learning through sharing knowledge and good practice. ## Species Threat Abatement and Restoration We led the development of the [Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR)](https://from.ncl.ac.uk/using-data-to-tackle-species-extinction?hsLang=en) metric with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and a range of other partners around the world. STAR has been proposed as an indicator for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Indicator and is increasingly being included in tools to help business and financial planning and decisions making, such as the [Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool](https://www.ibat-alliance.org/star?locale=en). ![Energy solutions for the future](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/NU%20Policy%20Impact/ourwork-key-01energy-818x428.jpg?length=313&name=ourwork-key-01energy-818x428.jpg) ## Energy solutions for the future Go to this link Our role in the energy space is helping governments and the industry lead the way in achieving net zero targets. ![](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/ourwork-key-health-818x428.jpg?length=313&name=ourwork-key-health-818x428.jpg) ## Tackling health inequalities Go to this link Policy that aims to target health inequalities in order to reduce the health gap. ![Protecting cultural property](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/NU%20Policy%20Impact/ourwork-key-03cultural-818x428.jpg?length=313&name=ourwork-key-03cultural-818x428.jpg) ## Protecting cultural property Go to this link Newcastle University is shaping international policy in order to protect cultural heritage. ![contact-newsletter-1920x600](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/NU%20Policy%20Impact/contact-newsletter-1920x600.jpg?length=1180&name=contact-newsletter-1920x600.jpg) ## Mailing List [ Sign Up to our Newsletter Go to this link ](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/contact-us/sign-up-to-our-newsletter?hsLang=en) [ Home Go to this link ](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk?hsLang=en) [ Our work Go to this link ](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/our-work?hsLang=en) [ Contact us Go to this link ](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/contact-us?hsLang=en)