Climate Solutions

Leeds and COP-26

We're helping to make the upcoming climate summit a success, to shift the world to net-zero and avoid the worst impacts of the climate crisis

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Climate Fellowship

A Leeds researcher has been awarded a Fellowship in Agriculture and Climate Change to engage with international climate negotiations for COP-26

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Landmark climate study

Our researchers have collaborated with experts from across the globe to deliver the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report

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Leading climate research

Our experts are shaping policy and developing scientific interventions to help humanity adapt and respond to climate change and its pressing global challenges. They are combating urgent problems brought on by global warming through a diverse range of research-led solutions.

Our researchers collaborate at the Priestley International Centre for Climate, which brings together world-leading expertise in all the key strands of climate change research across the University and beyond.

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If you would like to discuss an area of research in more detail, please contact the individual staff member.

Climate solutions

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Alkali-activated cements pave the way to more carbon-friendly infrastructure for growing societies

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Better forecasting techniques save lives and improve policymaking in Africa’s regions worst affected by climate change

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Our researchers are building powerful new tools that help local authorities to make more sustainable transport policy decisions

 

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Dr Duncan Quincey’s glaciology research is the first step in creating future plans for communities that depend on glaciers and their resources

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Professor Paul Chatterton is designing climate-resilient cities of the future

 

Research impact

Leeds City Centre Place-based climate action

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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wind farm Supporting the offshore wind industry

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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Forest management Capturing carbon through forests

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.

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Centres and Institutes

High-profile national research centres and globally recognised institutes are based at the University.

Priestley International Centre for Climate

Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy

Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science

Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling

National Centre for Atmospheric Science

Sustainability Research Institute

Met Office Academic Partnership

Water at Leeds

Research 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.

Study with us

Our Masters courses bring together academic expertise from a variety of disciplines. Develop sustainable solutions to real-world global challenges linked to the Earth's rapidly changing climate by studying one of our courses.

Climate Change and Environmental Policy MSc

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Environment and Development MSc

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Environment and Development with Integrated International Fieldwork MSc

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Sustainable Food Systems MSc

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Sustainable Cities MSc

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Sustainability and Business MSc

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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. 

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