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‘Decade of action’ to restore world’s forests
Leading researchers, including University of Leeds academics, want to see a decade of “global action” to restore the world’s lost...
COP27 and research at Leeds
The 2020s have been described as the critical decade for climate change. The COP27 climate talks in Sharm El Sheikh...
‘Communicate smarter’ about climate change action
Policy analysts and planners will be able to “communicate smarter” about climate change action by using a new online decision-support...
Congo peatlands could release billions of tonnes of carbon
The world’s largest tropical peatland turned from being a major store of carbon to a source of carbon dioxide emissions...
Cultural Heritage, Climate Change and Disasters: Relevance, Challenges and Future Actions
During this online webinar, we will launch the report titled “Cultural heritage in the context of disasters and climate change:...
COP27 reflections
After two weeks of fierce negotiations and countless conversations, COP27 in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh has come...
Local ecological knowledge and climate change in three corners of Africa
Dr Sandra Bhatasara (University of Zimbabwe) will be in conversation with Dr Gilbert Tietaah (University of Ghana) and Dr Silas...
Are microgrids the next big thing?
Join this online live event with experts discussing how microgrids are revolutionising renewable energy solutions and helping achieve COP27 aspirations...
Carbon offsetting isn’t working – here’s how to fix it
A blog by Professor Piers Forster, Director of the Priestley Centre The environmental impact of carbon dioxide emissions will be...
Single actions on climate change can have multiple benefits
When it comes to climate change the science is very clear: to limit global warming we must rapidly cut our...
Emissions versus representation: Who goes to COP and how do they get there?
As organisations are grappling with how to reduce their emissions in line with net zero targets, emissions from business travel...
Climate-smart agriculture, subsidies, and their effectiveness in Africa
A blog by Dr Nicole Nisbett, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate Politics We’ve all seen the increasing frequency and devastating...