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New strategic appointments for the Priestley Centre
Two leading experts have been appointed to drive forward the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures. Professor John Barrett and Professor Richard Beardsworth join the Priestley Centre at an exciting point of growth and ambition. In 2023 the Priestley Centre announced an expanded remit, taking its activities beyond research, to include innovation, knowledge exchange and collaboration...
Tree-mendous honour for pioneering professor
Professor Piers Forster, Director of the Priestley Centre, has been recognised for his outstanding work in the field of climate change research. Piers now has a wood near Harrogate named after him in recognition of his outstanding contributions to climate science, environmental education and leadership during an illustrious career as an atmospheric physicist. He’s known...
Climate finance internships boost student skills
Students are working with businesses to become the next generation of financial climate risk analysts. Two PhD candidates and a post-doctoral researcher are participating in internships with national and international financial services businesses, boosting their professional development while meeting a need for climate and environmental analysts from employers. The programme has been developed by Patricia...
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Room for change: sustainable accommodation for Scenarios Forum 2025
The city of Leeds welcomes around 2.5 million delegates annually to conferences and events. In July 2025, an international community of delegates will convene in...
Food for thought: creating a climate-friendly menu for the Scenarios Forum 2025
Food production accounts for around 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, transformative changes to the food we eat, how it is produced...
Scenarios Forum 2025: Making climate conferences better for the planet
Academic conferences can act as a vehicle to advance climate action — but they also come at an environmental cost. Many participants travelling to a...