Climate Solutions
Research impact
Place-based climate action
The Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN) aims to connect sectors, people and sources of finance to tackle the climate emergency.
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Supporting the offshore wind industry
Geoscientists are using expertise in seismic data interpretation and stratigraphy to reduce costs and to improve the lifespan of wind turbines.
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Capturing carbon through forests
Our researchers are exploring the carbon storage capacity of UK woodlands to help maximise the role forests can play in achieving Net Zero emissions.
MoreResearch degrees
Undertaking a PhD at Leeds will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential. To browse funded projects, supervisors, research areas, and PhD opportunities, visit phd.leeds.ac.uk.
Anya Schlich-Davies focuses on glacier modelling using climate data from the Khumbu region of Nepal for her funded PhD research. She calculates how glaciers and the South Asian monsoon, both vital sources of water among communities, may change in the future as a result of a changing climate.
Michael Baidu is studying for a PhD in Atmospheric science. His GCRF SWIFT-funded PhD project on nowcasting aims to improve understanding and prediction of high impact weather systems over West Africa. Before coming to Leeds, he trained as a meteorologist with the Ghana Meteorological Agency.
Demand for grocery home deliveries has surged since the outbreak of COVID-19, resulting in a significant growth in the deployment of refrigerated vans. Through her PhD research, Zhuoqian investigates possible ways to reduce emissions from vehicles delivering food.
Online course
Learn about the effects of climate change and how to build resilience in agriculture and food systems through our online course, delivered in partnership with FutureLearn.