Institute for Transport Studies

Leeds at COP29

We are supporting COP 29 as an official observer in Baku this year. Meet our delegates, and get insights and explainers on this crucial United Nations climate change conference.

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Transport decarbonisation hub secures £46 million support

As a key collaborator for TransiT, the Univeristy of Leeds is excited to share that the initiative to decarbonise transport in the UK, has secured £46 million from the UK government and partners.

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True scale of carbon impact from long-distance travel revealed

The reality of the climate impact of long-distance passenger travel has been revealed in new research from the University of Leeds.

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Leeds at COP29
Transport Decarbonisation Plan
The Impact of Travel

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Institute for Transport Studies

The Institute for Transport Studies is one of the UK's leading departments for transport teaching and research. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research feeds directly into our teaching, which means you’ll learn about the latest developments in your field from world-leading researchers.

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Research and innovation

We are a leading transport research centre worldwide. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research mission is to support the development of intelligent mobility systems that are connected, inclusive, productive and resilient.