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Negotiating on behalf of the UK
Acting on behalf of the UK in climate negotiations, Leeds alum Kate Fearnyough travelled to COP27 hoping the conference would accelerate mitigation action around the world.
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Mapping the pressures of global food production
A map showing the environmental pressures from global food production has been developed by researchers, to identify ways of creating more sustainable and just food systems.
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Leeds in Toronto: Can we eat our way out of climate change?
The University will host a free brunch and lecture for North American alumni from Toronto, and beyond.
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New Deans for Global Development
Two new Deans have been appointed to drive forward the University鈥檚 global vision.
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Creating a net zero journey from farm to fork
A novel research network aims move the country鈥檚 agri-food industry closer to net zero emissions, enabling the UK to meet its 2050 emissions target.
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Unchecked emissions could double heat-related child mortality
If carbon emissions are limited to slow temperature rise, as many as 6,000 child deaths could be prevented in Africa each year, according to new estimates.
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Building globally sustainable food systems
Fellows from six African countries this week joined colleagues at Leeds to strengthen networks and build research and leadership skills, helping to bring sustainable change in African food systems.
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Can robotics help us achieve sustainable development?
An international team of scientists, led by the 映客直播, have assessed how robotics and autonomous systems might facilitate or impede the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Leeds expert joins Government bird flu task force
A Government task force set up to find new ways to contain outbreaks of bird flu will feature expertise from the University.
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Tackling the phosphorus crisis
Global mismanagement of phosphorus is threatening food security and polluting water, according to a new report into the use of the finite nutrient.