The award-winning documentary short by David Bunting and James McKay explores whether everyone can live well without harming the environment. It reveals how hope and creativity can inspire change. No One is an Island is currently screening in film festivals worldwide. It was awarded the Gabriel Figueroa Special Award at the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival in...
A new Chair has been appointed to the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission, bringing international strategic and diplomatic experience to the regional climate advisory body. Mr Asif Husain-Naviatti has nearly three decades of high-level experience at the United Nations (UN) and World Bank on sustainable development and is an expert on climate governance. The Rotherham-born...
Researchers have created a new model to understand how carbon is preserved under the ocean floor. The cycles of carbon on Earth, the formation of oil and gas in sediments and the Earth’s climate are all influenced by organic carbon preservation in marine sediments. Organic carbon tends to be degraded in different environments but is...
Five experts from beyond the University of Leeds have joined the Priestley Centre to share their knowledge and experience in driving climate action. The new visitor programme recognises individuals who contribute to the mission of the Priestley Centre through insight, advice and collaboration. Made up of one Visiting Professor and four Visiting Fellows, these five...
On Friday 29th November, the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) celebrated its highly anticipated formal launch at the University of Leeds. With over 250 registered delegates spanning academia, industry, investors, funders, and policymakers, the event signalled the beginning of an ambitious mission to transform the alternative protein landscape and contribute to a more sustainable...