Earth’s energy imbalance has doubled – here’s why that matters.
Heatwaves and wildfires have dominated the news this summer. But these are a surface expression of the fundamental changes the planet is experiencing: the earth is accumulating heat faster than ever
climate.leeds.ac.uk/earths-energ...

Calling all climate tech ventures - EarthScale is BACK!

Apply for our free 12-month programme designed specifically to support climate tech ventures at the Seed-to-Series A stage to scale.

Apply by 20 Nov. Don't miss out on a chance to scale up your climate startup.
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This year, we joined forces with Nexus, the University's innovation hub, to run the UK edition of ClimateLaunchpad for the first time.
Our Innovation Hub Manager reflects on the programme and and why innovation is such a vital part of delivering climate solutions
climate.leeds.ac.uk/climatelaunc...

Written ahead of this week's crucial Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change meeting, Piers Forster warns that attempts to delay the publication of vital climate mitigation evidence could have far-reaching consequences for international climate action
www.climatechangenews.com/2026/10/12/g...

As the world moves beyond 1.5°C warming, what does the latest climate science tell us about the risks ahead?

Join the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative's briefing on the 2026 State of the Climate Report, featuring Piers Forster and an international panel.

📅 14 Oct, 14:30 BST
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If you missed our webinar last week you can now watch the recording on YouTube!

The Signals That Should Shape Climate Decisions Now: youtu.be/aKg8HFYpJlQ?...
The webinar explored the latest findings from the Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) and their implications across multiple sectors.

⚠️ "If we wait for certainty that tipping points have been crossed before we act, it will be too late."

Join our webinar on climate tipping points, featuring researchers working on cutting-edge projects including ARIA's Forecasting Tipping Points programme.

🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/signals-ti...

Apply to be a Priestley Climate Scholar!
We're looking for postgraduate researchers from across the University of Leeds whose work relates to climate.
Expands your network, develop leadership skills, and engage with a leading climate research community
climate.leeds.ac.uk/learn-with-u...

Join leading climate scientists and policy experts as we explore what the latest climate indicators tell us about the state of the planet, and how they can help shape better decisions for the future.
This Monday 28 Sept, 11:00am-12:00pm, online
Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fd44ca...

We have the evidence. The planet is warming at a record rate. So what happens next?

Join the Priestley Centre and the Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) for our upcoming webinar: The Signals That Should Shape Climate Decisions Now.

events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fd44ca...

⚠️ What does an extreme El Niño mean?
Professor John Marsham, Priestley Centre member and Professor of Atmospheric Science, is quoted in this Independent article explaining this, and what the event tells us about the future as climate extremes become more severe.
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...