Green Recovery Now

Green Recovery Now is an Oxford University student-led movement.

The group say: ‘We feel passionately that the climate crisis must be tackled urgently and, being university students, we want to make use of research and connections with researchers to support the argument for a global green and fair recovery from COVID-19. There are currently more than 30 Oxford University students in seven different teams. The intention is reaching out to students around the world. We want to work together as a global movement to put pressure on our governments to invest in climate-friendly policies to boost economic recovery from the COVID pandemic, based on the best scientific research.’

Green Recovery Now was born in Green Templeton College during the summer of 2020.

You can find more on the Green Recovery Now website.

Main activities

  • Transform research information into formats which are easy to understand: videos/country profiles/ graphs etc. 
  • Organise talks with professors, activists and other professionals
  • Organise debates between students who have done research on green recovery

Events

Contact details

If you would like to know more about the movement, please email info@greenrecoverynow.org. 

If you are an Oxford University student and would like to commit some time to help (in outreach, website, research, social media etc.) please email: engage@greenrecoverynow.org. 

Green Templeton members of GRN

  • Founder – Lore Purroy Sánchez
  • Outreach coordinators: Raffaele Ippolito and Lion Uhl
  • Secretary: Stephanie Barker
  • Logistics Officer: Emily Thomas

Green Templeton former members of GRN

  • Constanze Cavallier
  • Cori Campbell
  • Alex Midlen
  • Imogen Malpas

Over the past week, we have celebrated the extraordinary Green Templeton community through events, volunteering, competitions, challenges and fundraising for student support. It has been wonderful to see alumni, fellows, supporters, friends, staff and students coming together to show our support for students.

From the Garden Party and the Photography Competition, to the Memory Wall and Biscuit Decorating Competition, the week has been filled with moments that reflect the warmth, inclusivity and spirit of our college.

Thank you to everyone who made a gift, attended an event, volunteered their time or followed along throughout the week. Together, we have raised  over £65,000 for student support. These gifts will help students pursue opportunities, navigate financial pressures, participate fully in college life and thrive during their time at Oxford.

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📸 Congratulations to Sophia Hall (MSc Medical Anthropology, 2025), winner of the Green Templeton College 2026 Photography Competition!

Sophia's reflection on Vincent captured perfectly the sense of belonging that so many people find at Green Templeton.

A huge thank you to everyone who entered the competition and to everyone who voted. Your support also helped unlock £1,000 of funding as part of our Community & Giving Week challenge!
Community & Giving Week is here!

Over the next seven days, we’re celebrating the friendships, opportunities and support that define life at Green Templeton.

Join us through community challenges, volunteering, student stories and favourite college memories.

Let us celebrate the people who make GTC so special and follow our progress via the link in bio.

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🏅Beyond Gold four years running! 

Green Templeton is delighted to have received yet another Beyond Gold in the Green Impact Awards. A true testament to the dedication and action of the college’s Sustainability Working Group 🌱
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