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We are a world-leading climate centre based at the University of Leeds. From local to global, we ensure that climate action is informed by the latest research, collaborating with organisations and individuals to transform our expertise into real-world impact.
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Switching planes for trains to decarbonise holidays
Up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to cut down on carbon emissions, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds. The team at the Institute for Transport Studies analysed data from the Civil Aviation Authority to build up a picture of the number of passengers,...
New centre for next generation of climate risk researchers
A new multidisciplinary centre will train new postgraduate researchers to tackle the uncertainty of the impacts of climate change. Students enrolled at UNRISK: understanding uncertainty to reduce climate risks will be equipped with knowledge and skills across climate science, data science and industry to identify and reduce the risks of rapid climate change. The new...
National collaboration to scale UK climate startups
The UK will receive a serious boost in its fight against climate change with the launch of a pioneering initiative that will enable the Priestley Centre and partners to support climate startups to commercial deployment. The Climate Scaling Collaborative will support university startups and spinouts or startups with tangible links to universities, working on solutions for...
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A Climate Plan for everyone
Addressing climate change is not just about reducing emissions or conserving resources, it is about ensuring that the steps we take are fair, inclusive, and...
Bridging climate science and finance to tackle industry challenges
The UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) Internship Programme develops the next generation of physical climate risk analysts while addressing skills gaps and...
A new global initiative for climate, food, and health resilience
The Indigenous Peoples Observatory Network (IPON) was officially inaugurated last week in the Peruvian Amazon. The Network focuses on understanding and responding to the unprecedented...