Another local connection to climate change science:

Professor Tim Lenton. Chair in climate science at the University of Exeter

“What concerns me most is the growing evidence that frozen parts of the climate system are responding extremely sensitively to global warming – the retreat of Arctic summer sea-ice is unprecedented and the rate of ice loss from both the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets has increased five-fold in just the last two decades.”

IPCC report: The financial markets are the only hope in the race to stop global warming - Climate Change - Environment - The Independent

Climate change and sustainable futures

Current Climate Change research projects

Climate change is one of the most significant phenomena of the 21st century, needing a truly interdisciplinary approach to tackle the issues it raises. With strong links to the Met Office and diverse expertise encompassing mathematical climate modelling, ecosystem responses, mitigation technology and socio-economic impact and adaptation, we are uniquely positioned at the vanguard of climate change research.

Met Office partnership

Exeter, Reading, and Leeds universities are working with the Met Office on climate research.

People

Leading research experts from wide-ranging disciplines across the University are working together to understand the many and various factors that contribute to climate change and to develop solutions.

Learn more about key people in climate change and sustainable futures research.

Training the experts of the future

Whether you want to launch a career in this fast-moving field or to build on your experience, we offer both undergraduate degrees and postgraduate qualifications to help you on your way.

Find out more about our study opportunities in climate change and sustainable futures: