Faculty of Environment

Climate Futures: Science, Society, and Politics MSc

This course will provide you with a holistic understanding of the climate crisis, delivering the scientific, social and political approaches you’ll need to respond creatively and effectively to the challenges of a changing climate

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Earth and Environment students talking in the sustainable garden at the University of Leeds.

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Vanishing glaciers threaten Alpine biodiversity

Invertebrates that live in the cold meltwater rivers of the Alps will face widespread habitat loss, warn researchers

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The remnant of the Sulztal glacier, Austria.

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Challenges of science in the rainforest

Researchers investigate how trees faced by water stress might cope if the Amazon gets significantly warmer and rainfall patterns change

Researching the Amazon

A four by four vehicle carrying equipment into the Amazon over a narrow bridge made of logs.

Researching the Amazon

Climate Futures Masters
Alpine biodiversity
Science in the rainforest

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Be part of a prestigious, research-intensive Russell Group university. Here you'll gain skills that will be invaluable to you, personally and professionally.

Research and innovation

Our community of researchers brings together excellence and innovation, pushing the frontiers of knowledge and discovery to shape a better future.

Global weather research recognised by Queen's award

A Queen's Anniversary Prize - the UK’s highest accolade for universities and colleges - has been awarded to the University of Leeds for research into tropical weather systems and climate science.

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Outreach and public engagement

We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.

Equality and inclusion

The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.

Faculty of Environment

Climate Futures: Science, Society, and Politics MSc

Vanishing glaciers threaten Alpine biodiversity

Challenges of science in the rainforest