Climate Solutions
Research-led solutions for a changing climate
Our research is shaping policy and developing scientific solutions to help humanity adapt and respond to climate change.
Sustainable concrete
Alkali-activated cements pave the way to more carbon-friendly infrastructure for growing societies.
African weather forecasting
Better weather forecasting techniques save lives and improve planning and policymaking in the regions worst affected by climate change.
Reimagining transport
We're doing research and building powerful new tools that help local authorities to make more sustainable transport policy decisions.
Priestley Centre
The Priestley International Centre for Climate brings together world leading expertise in climate change research.
Climate news
Leeds is top three in UK for sustainable impact
The global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings today recognises the…
Wednesday 22 April 2020
More on Leeds is top three in UK for sustainable impactLonger lives not dependent on increased energy use
Growing consumption of energy and fossil fuels over four decades did not play…
Tuesday 21 April 2020
More on Longer lives not dependent on increased energy useNearly half UK carbon footprint is from overseas emissions
Nearly half the UK’s carbon footprint comes from emissions released…
Thursday 16 April 2020
More on Nearly half UK carbon footprint is from overseas emissionsInternational alliance to accelerate climate action
A new international alliance of universities has been established to help…
Monday 6 April 2020
More on International alliance to accelerate climate action