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A new £6 million project led by the University of Leeds is predicted to bring a £50 million benefit to the Yorkshire economy by reducing the costs and impact of water-related threats to the region.

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The impacts of climate change are already being felt in the UK and urgent action is needed, concludes a report published today.

Farmers field work. Credit: Gary Keech

A new report recognises the necessity for farming to adjust to climate changes, to adapt and strengthen against extreme weather whilst improving production to address the world’s growing need for food

Current and past students and staff are collaborating to help Malawi develop climate policies and practices that help it to address the threats of increasing droughts and more severe floods, such as those that displaced over 174,000 people.

On 24th October the School of Earth and Environment (SEE) welcomed Leeds alumna Hilary Spurrier, nee High (History, 1972).