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Restoring and protecting essential peatlands
At the University of Leeds, academics and practitioners are working towards peatland restoration in the UK, EU and beyond. This World Soil Day, we explore their latest work.
Satellite technology to help boost food security in East Africa
New and novel techniques in satellite analysis will be used by scientists at the University of Leeds to help farmers in Kenya respond to global warming and environmental degradation.
Building Africa’s capacity in food systems
Read how a group of international and interdisciplinary partners, including Professor Stephen Whitfield and Dr Susannah Sallu are developing agriculture strategies in Southern Africa.
Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming
Deforestation in the Amazon causes land surfaces up to 100 kilometres away to get warmer, according to a new study.
Building resilient, secure and sustainable food systems
This World Food Day, we’re highlighting research that's changing food systems for the better.