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Lightning storms less likely in a warming planet

Global warming may lead to a drop in lightning strikes, affecting atmospheric composition and the frequency of natural forest fires in the tropics, a new study suggests.

Multiplication of pineapple to improve food security- a key goal of the new World Bank funded Africa Centre of Excellence at BUK

New links forged between SEE and Bayero University

Lindsay Stringer and Uche Okpara visited Bayero University, Kano (BUK) from 2-7 February 2018, following an invitation from the BUK Vice Chancellor Muhammad Yahuza Bello.

(Pictured L-R) Professor Anas M Fauzi, Dr Arif Satria, Roger Gair, Dr Monica Di Gregorio, Dr Bill Murphy, Dr Jared West.

Agreement targets Indonesian deforestation

Working together to secure a sustainable future for Indonesian rainforests is one of the objectives for a new agreement between the University of Leeds and Bogor Agricultural University.

Professor Jon Lovett from the University of Leeds

Classifying the world's tropical forests

A new study reveals surprising results about the genetic relationships between the world’s tropical forests, suggesting that they should no longer be divided into Old and New World.

Shoppers walking through Briggate, Leeds.

A good life for all within the planet’s means

A study led by the School of Earth & Environment has found that no country currently meets its citizens’ basic needs at a globally sustainable level of resource use.