Our work
Our work
We connect climate experts to businesses, policymakers, communities, and other researchers, working collaboratively in integrated networks to transform how we address climate change.
Take a look at some of our work to find out what we do. If you want to discuss how we could support your idea, just get in touch.
Climate Evidence Unit
World-leading experts from the University of Leeds provide independent evidence to inform the delivery of a climate resilient, decarbonised future.
Sustainable Conference Living Lab
This case study explores how the University of Leeds transformed the 2025 Scenarios Forum into a Sustainable Conference Living Lab, rethinking the traditional academic conference model to align with climate and sustainability goals.
Scientific advisory for Solar Radiation Modification
The University of Leeds has launched a research project with Stardust to support evidence-based discussion on Solar Radiation Modification technologies
Climate Innovation Demonstrator
Through the Climate Innovation Demonstrator pilot, the Priestley Centre is working with industry partners across West Yorkshire to tackle complex, real‑world climate challenges.
Climate Litigation Evidence Support
Delivering robust, timely climate science evidence to inform and support strategic legal action
Indicators of Global Climate Change
An annual update of key indicators of the state of the climate system, developed by 60 experts from across the world.
International climate policy
Our climate experts inform international climate negotiations and we send delegations of staff and students to relevant international conferences.
Research Theme: UK Adaptation and Resilience
The Priestley Centre’s UK Adaptation and Resilience theme unites experts from across disciplines to advance knowledge of climate risks and drive innovative, multi‑benefit approaches to UK climate preparedness.
Research Theme: Just Transitions
The Priestley Centre’s Just Transitions theme explores how the social, cultural, political and economic processes characterizing the transition to a post-fossil fuel world, shape justice processes and outcomes.
EarthScale
A new UK-wide 12-month programme supporting IP-rich climate tech startups and spinouts to scale to commercialisation.
Insight masterclasses
Our expert-led masterclasses bring the Priestley Centre’s climate specialists directly into your organisation.
Climate change simulations
Informing international climate policy options with a new ultra-fast computer model.
Capturing carbon through woodlands
Gair Wood is a Living Laboratory, offering research and learning opportunities as well as direct climate benefits.
The Earthshot Prize
The University of Leeds is an Official Nominator for the Earthshot Prize, a global environmental prize that aims to help scale solutions to repair our planet. We’re looking for solutions to nominate for the five £1 million grants.
Leeds International Piano Competition
Developing climate insight for one of the world’s best-known music competitions.
University of Leeds Climate Plan
Providing academic leadership for the University of Leeds journey to net zero and beyond.
Climate Ambassadors
Providing schools and colleges access to experts through the Yorkshire and Humber hub of Climate Ambassadors.
CONSTRAIN
Collaborating with 14 partners across Europe to deliver improved insight about our future climate.
UK Centre for Greening Finance & Investment
The University of Leeds hosts an Innovation Hub to accelerate the adoption of climate data by financial institutions.