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UCL students secure spot in the global final of the Universities for Goal 13 competition
A team of UCL students showcased innovation and ambition at the “Universities for Goal 13” semi-finals, earning a spot in the final. The SDSN and Siemens Energy-led contest challenges students to tackle climate action and the global energy transition.
Congratulations to Chiara Gericke, PhD student in the department of Behavioural Science & Health, for securing a spot in the global final of the United Nations Universities for Goal 13 competition!
The UCL team – Chiara Gericke (UCL Behavioural Science & Health), Ana Vadeanu (UCL Food Systems Research), and Martina Rotolo (UCL Urban Planning) have advanced to the final of the “Universities for Goal 13” competition, led by the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDNS) and Siemens Energy. Their solution aims to improve access to sustainable, locally grown fresh produce in underserved areas while supporting local producers and addressing climate goals. The team will present their solution at the global final held during the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York in September 2025.