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Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum

Contact:

Lauren Baker

Secondary Education Officer

lauren.baker@obg.ox.ac.uk

077-106-37476

Rose Ln, Oxford OX1 4AZ, United Kingdom

Region Served: Oxford, United Kingdom

Website: www.obga.ox.ac.uk

Resources

Palate for the Planet

Sustainability Statement of Intent

Focus Area: Landscapes and Horticulture Completed Planned

Landscapes and Horticulture

Ensure that 50% pesticides and fertilizers used are not derived from fossil fuels

Support reforestation to sequester carbon

Additional Goals for This Institution

Buildings and Energy

Water

Food Service

Transportation

Waste

Investments

Internal and External Engagement

Create an employee incentivization program for reducing emissions (by end of 2023)

Establish a green team to support employee-related climate action

Educate visitors on sustainable, fossil-free horticulture (by end of 2022)

Educate visitors on growing organic food (by end of 2022)

Educate visitors on the impacts of food choices and waste on climate change (by end of 2022)

Teach facts and best practices to mitigate and reduce global climate change (by end of 2022)

Research

Conduct region-specific research related to climate change (by end of 2022)

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens ›

Additional Resources

2030 Palette: A Database of Sustainable Design Strategies and Resources

BGCI Technical Review: The Role of Botanic Gardens in Practising
and Promoting Environmental Sustainability

Our Collections Matter: ICCROM

Project Drawdown

Public Gardens Sustainability Index

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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climatetoolkit@phipps.conservatory.org

412-622-6914

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