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Mega iceberg released 152 billion tonnes of fresh water into ocean
Scientists monitoring the giant A68A Antarctic iceberg from space reveal that a huge amount of fresh water was released as...
Deforestation increases risk of flash flooding in West African coastal cities
The frequency of thunderstorms in some fast-growing African coastal cities has doubled over the past 30 years, with much of...
Early investment in skills is essential for decarbonisation
A recent study undertaken by Leeds University Business School for the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, concludes that timely investment...
Study reveals Himalayan glaciers melting at ‘exceptional rate’
The accelerating melting of the Himalayan glaciers threatens the water supply of millions of people in Asia, new research warns....
Book Launch: Crowdfunding and the Democratization of Finance
Join the authors of Crowdfunding and the Democratization of Finance for the launch of their book.
COP26 and its legacy: a conversation with Alex Sobel MP
COP26 is said to be the most crucial climate negotiations to date, but what legacy will it have? Join...
COP26 – Can bioenergy make a difference?
Join this live panel discussion with experts from universities and organisations from Leeds, Indonesia, India and Uganda discussing how bioenergy can help achieve the aspirations of COP26 and the sustainable development goal of universal access to modern clean energy.
African Knowledges for COP26: Decolonising climate change narratives on Africa
This webinar builds on the recent LUCAS Sadler Series on ‘African Knowledges’. This series of events sought to place African...
COP26 is over – here’s how the UK can keep up momentum on climate action
A blog post from Professor Piers Forster The Glasgow climate pact is sealed and COP26 is fading into memory. The...
Transforming food systems needs strong partnerships and cycles of innovation
Following the announcement of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize awarded to the University of Leeds for research into tropical weather systems...
Climate Resilient and Equitable Agricultural Transformation in Africa
Dr Stephen Whitfield shares his thoughts on the role of agriculture in the UNFCCC – the international environmental treaty to tackle...
Climate innovation is critical to a just and resilient net-zero transition
In this blog, Priestley Centre Research and Innovation Development Manager, Shona Smith, reflects on commitments announced on Science and Innovation...
Build Back Better
Leeds researchers have published a range of content about the need to build back better, putting climate action and resilience at the heart of the coronavirus recovery.
