ClimateUEA tells our collective climate story during this critical time for our planet. Pioneers of climate research for nearly 50 years, we use our world-leading expertise to tackle the unprecedented environmental and social challenges caused by climate change.
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ClimateUEA NEWS AND EVENTS
Arctic flights to shed light on sea ice and storms link
Scientists from the University of East Anglia are spending the summer flying research aircraft through the heart of Arctic storms.
Why we could be heading for a drought and what we can do about it
England and Wales have seen the driest start of the year since 1976 and it has raised concerns that the UK could be heading for a drought.
Carbon removal using ‘blue carbon’ habitats “uncertain and unreliable”
Restoring coastal vegetation – so called ‘blue carbon’ habitats – may not be the nature-based climate solution it is claimed to be, according to a new study.
UEA professor receives prestigious British Academy fellowship for a lifetime devoted to climate change
Prof Andy Jordan, Professor of Environmental Policy at the University of East Anglia (UEA), has joined the likes of Dame Mary Beard and Sir Simon Schama in being...
Study predicts growth in UK wine production due to climate change
New research reveals how climate change is likely to increase the potential for wine production in the UK – with conditions projected to resemble those in famous...
Climate change will increase chances of wildfire globally – but humans can still help reduce the risk
New research highlights how the risk of wildfire is rising globally due to climate change – but also, how human actions and policies can play a critical role in...
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would reduce risks to humans by up to 85%
New UEA research quantifies the benefits of limiting global warming to 1.5°C and identifies the hotspot regions for climate change risk in the future.
Built infrastructure, hunting and climate change linked to huge migratory bird declines
Migratory birds are declining globally because of the way that humans have modified the landscape over recent decades, UEA research shows.
Loss of nature is pushing nations toward sovereign credit downgrades and ‘bankruptcy’
The world's first biodiversity-adjusted sovereign credit ratings show how ecological destruction affects public finances – driving downgrades, debt crises and...
UEA marine science professor awarded OBE in Queen’s birthday honours list
Prof Karen Heywood, Professor of Physical Oceanography in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA), has been recognised for a...
Zinc vital to evolution of complex life in polar oceans
New research provides the first evidence for why we have complex life forms in polar oceans and highlights the threat posed to them by global warming.
Motivations of ‘green’ business angels revealed in new study
New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals that business angels invest in green/clean tech for a combination of altruistic, hedonistic, and...
ClimateUEA RESEARCH
A diverse range of interdisciplinary research takes place across ClimateUEA. Read about some of the exciting projects we are working on below.
ClimateUEA TIMELINE
UEA has pioneered climate research for nearly 50 years. Our Climatic Research Unit and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research have both broken new ground in understanding the global climate system and its implications for society, and continue to do so. Read more about the global impact that UEA climate research has made in this field since 1972.
ClimateUEA EXPERTS
In this critical climate decade for our planet, our world-leading climate experts collaborate and innovate to provide the vital research, solutions and insight needed to understand and minimise humankind’s impact on Earth’s climate and ecosystems.
Here, you can discover more about some of our pioneering climate change researchers and their latest projects, impact and ground-breaking work.
View a list of honours, awards and medals received by our faculty.
ClimateUEA PARTNERS
Collaboration is at the heart of ClimateUEA. Bringing together different expertise and perspectives, we work with our colleagues and partners as a multidisciplinary team to monitor the Earth’s climate and tackle the impact of climate change.
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