The Sustainability Forum at WarwickSU consists of elected students dedicated to promoting earth-conscious behaviors. They collaborate with staff and student groups to combat climate change and ensure an ethical university and union. Additionally, the forum manages the Sustainability Fund to support these environmental and ethical initiatives.

Sustainability Forum

Every Forum is made up of dedicated students elected by YOU and each Forum has a specific focus.

Passionate about all things green? Care about the future of our planet? Or do you simply want to promote more earth-conscious behaviours but don’t know where to start? Sustainability Forum are here to represent you! Get in contact with a Forum member or come along to our next Forum meeting to observe.

The core function of the Sustainability Forum will be to work with relevant staff, elected Officers and student groups to support work towards tackling climate change, and to support work to ensure an ethical Union and University.

Who are we

Sustainability Forum brings together students, elected Officers and relevant staff to support and drive forward sustainability work across the Union and University. A collaborative and action-focused group, made up of members who are passionate about tackling climate change and promoting ethical practices. Their role is to ensure that sustainability remains a priority within Union activity and the wider University community. Elected Officers work alongside Forum members, offering strategic insight and helping to connect student-led initiatives with Union and University priorities.

What we do

​At the heart of the Union’s sustainability agenda, our core function is to support, shape, and champion environmental and ethical initiatives. THeir remit is to:

  • Work with relevant staff, elected Officers and student groups to progress sustainability initiatives

  • Support work aimed at tackling climate change across the Union and University

  • Promote and embed ethical practices within Union decision-making and operations

  • Encourage and amplify student-led sustainability projects and campaigns

  • Provide a space for collaboration, innovation, and sharing best practice on sustainability

  • Accountable for the Sustainability Funding pot administered by the Union and allocated by the University

General guidance and principles

Sustainability Forum operates under the following principles:

  • Quorum will be 50% plus one of the voting members

  • Meetings should be held at least once during each term

  • After the election or appointment of members, the Forum should elect a Chair at its first meeting

  • The Chair can be elected via co-option within the meeting, via an online form circulated to Forum members, or similar

  • Forum meetings can be delivered in-person, online and/or hybrid

  • Advisory and administrative support will be provided by the relevant Student Voice Team