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Welcome to ClimateUEA, communicating climate research and events taking place across the University of East Anglia. www.uea.ac.uk/climate

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Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research @tyndallcentre.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Global temperature rise is set to cross 1.5°C, likely within the next few years, pushing climate risks and impacts to increasingly dangerous heights – but it is still possible to bring temperatures down and achieve the global goals in the Paris Agreement 🌍️ 🔗 tyndall.ac.uk/news/limitin...
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Limiting Overshoot: UN report sets out path to return below 1.5°C - Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
The world is set to cross 1.5°C global warming, but can still limit, adapt to and return from higher temperatures with rapid, collective and global climate action.
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We've been away recently, but this news is worth repeating. Congratulations to Prof Karen Heywood OBE FRS on receiving The Royal Society's Bakerian Medal and Lecture, one of the UK's highest scientific honours. Read more below
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
How can UK farming adapt to a future of more frequent droughts? UEA's Prof Neil Ward says stronger action is needed to ensure agriculture can withstand growing pressure on water resources as the climate changes. Read more: bit.ly/4wXuupP
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Measures needed to help UK farming weather future droughts
Drought and climate change are already causing major losses to UK farming – according to an expert from the University of East Anglia.
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Researchers from our @ueaenv.bsky.social and @developmentuea.bsky.social have highlighted how rising temperatures and changing daylight conditions are creating new inequalities in cities, with the greatest impacts often falling on the most vulnerable communities. #ResearchMatters #ClimateChange
A bustling night scene of a vibrant street market in Delhi, India. The street is crowded with people, lit by colorful neon signs and decorated buildings. Stalls and vendors line the street, and traffic includes rickshaws and cars. Bright lights and signs illuminate the area, enhancing the lively atmosphere.
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Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research @tyndallcentre.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
New partnership between BeZero Carbon and the University of East Anglia comes at a critical moment for global fire risk 🔥 ⬇️ Here's what it will add to the State of Wildfires Project www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...
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BeZero partners with the State of Wildfires Project to analyse global wildfire risk
Carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon has partnered with the University of East Anglia (UEA) to fund the State of Wildfires Project, a major international scientific initiative tracking the causes and…
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
We're so delighted to see UEA's climate research recognised on the global stage and the breadth of climate expertise at UEA reflected in the Project Cosmos initiative. Congratulations to everyone whose work has contributed to this fantastic achievement.
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
This latest study showcases how researchers from across UEA are combining knowledge from climate and health to generate insights with real-world relevance. Another excellent example of the collaborative research that we champion. Congratulations to everyone involved.
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Could microbes help protect our food supply from rising seas? New research from @biouea.bsky.social explores how beneficial soil microbes could help crops withstand increasing soil salinity caused by sea-level rise – offering a potential lifeline for coastal agriculture. Read more: bit.ly/4vvkCTv
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The miracle microbes that could save crops from impact of rising sea levels
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have helped uncover a hidden ally in the fight against one of agriculture’s greatest threats - salty soil.
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
New research led by UEA shows UK rivers are facing a future of more extreme swings between drought and flooding; a phenomenon known as “hydroclimatic whiplash” As the climate warms, these rapid shifts could become much more frequent. Read more: www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...
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UK rivers face rising risk of climate ‘whiplash’
Climate change could push UK rivers to dangerous extremes and see more frequent rapid swings between wet and dry conditions – a phenomenon known as hydroclimatic whiplash – according to research led ...
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Despite the second-lowest global area burned since 2002, 2025 saw record insured wildfire losses. New research from the @tyndallcentre.bsky.social shows that where fires occur matters as much as how much burns, with growing impacts on people, property and ecosystems in a warming world. #Wildfires
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Record damages from wildfires in 2025, despite global area burned among lowest
A new analysis of global wildfire activity in 2025 reveals the world experienced some of the most destructive and deadly fire events in recent history, despite the second lowest area burned since 2002...
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Dr Matthew Jones, from @ueaenv.bsky.social and the @tyndallcentre.bsky.social, has contributed to a new analysis of carbon emissions from the 2025 Dava Moor Fire in Scotland, the UK's first megafire. Read more on our website: bit.ly/4donN8X #Wildfires #ResearchMatters
An upland landscape at Lochindorb shows varying stages of recovery months after the 2025 Dava Moor Fire. Scorched trees in the mid-ground mark areas of higher burn severity, while woodlands along the loch shore were spared from severe fire damage.
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Dr Phil Williamson from @ueaenv.bsky.social is the first author of an article published in response to a piece calling for a rethink of ‘additionality’ requirements in carbon markets, to better recognise Indigenous stewardship and conservation. Read more: bit.ly/4uFx2Hn #ResearchMatters
A large power station with multiple cooling towers emitting vapor, set against a clear sky. The surrounding area features trees and small buildings.
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Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research @tyndallcentre.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Are you a researcher/practitioner interested in the communication/visualisation of climate + environmental assessments for policy & practice? 📅Join our 'Creating clarity from complexity' workshop, 9-10 July: showcase innovative practice, share ideas and build collaborations ⬇️
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Creating Clarity from Complexity Workshop - Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
This two-day interdisciplinary workshop will share up-to-date understandings, challenges and opportunities for communicating climate and environmental assessments with diverse audiences.
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
In a new piece for @uk.theconversation.com, Dr Reetika Subramanian explores what women’s work songs in rural India reveal about a changing climate. A powerful look at how lived experience becomes climate knowledge. theconversation.com/what-womens-...
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What women’s work songs reveal about the changing climate
Long before climate science named the crisis, women across the world were registering these shifts in another language – through song.
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Chris Packham, naturalist and Springwatch presenter, visited our campus last week! 🌳🐦 Biomedicine graduate Dr Gab Astorga and Evolutionary Biology Professor Ben Garrod asked Chris about the importance of time in nature and how we can help the environment. #ChrisPackham
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🌍 Happy Earth Day from ClimateUEA We connect researchers, students, and partners working across climate science, policy, business, and society - turning evidence into action. This Earth Day, we celebrate collaboration, curiosity, and commitment to change. #EarthDay #ClimateUEA #Sustainability
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Prof Robert Nicholls from @tyndallcentre.bsky.social has co-authored a study that says that relocating the city of Venice is among four potential options that could help it adapt to future sea-level rise. Read more: bit.ly/4tl8inJ @climateuea.bsky.social #ResearchMatters #NewStudy
A scenic view of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. The image features colorful historic buildings lining both sides of the canal. A gondola with passengers is seen gently gliding across the water, surrounded by other boats. The sky is bright with scattered clouds.
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Dr Mark Tebboth from @developmentuea.bsky.social has been the lead author of an opinion piece that says a new UK Government report on global biodiversity loss and national security risks distorting evidence and driving ineffective policy. Read more: bit.ly/4viBb55 #ResearchMatters
Aerial view of a deforested section of the Amazon rainforest. The image shows a stark contrast between the dense, green trees and an area of cleared land with tree stumps and barren soil.
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Prof Carlos Peres, from @ueaenv.bsky.social has been a researcher on a study that has found that improving the landscapes surrounding forest remnants can dramatically increase their ability to retain bird species. Read more: bit.ly/4v2Gup8 #NewStudy #ResearchMatters #Birds
Two woodpeckers with red heads perched on tree trunks in a lush, green forest setting.
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Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research @tyndallcentre.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Check out the Tyndall Centre's 2025-2030 research strategy, focusing on how we will advance interdisciplinary #ClimateResearch, strengthen collaboration across partner institutes, and maximise research impact over the next 5 years ⬇️ tyndall.ac.uk/research-str...
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Research strategy: 2025-2030
This research strategy sets out the Tyndall Centre's priorities and approach for the next five years, as we remain a thought-leading, internationally
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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 10/03/2026
Professor Corinne Le Quéré FRS, Royal Society Research Professor of Climate Change Science and Professor at the @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, made a special address at the Royal Society earlier today. Watch now and read the full address on our website: royalsociety.org/news/2026/03...
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Prof Benjamin Santer from@ueaenv.bsky.social has sought to set the record straight over “demonstrably incorrect” claims made in a major US government report that misrepresented his work and downplayed the role of human activity in global warming. Read more: bit.ly/4r2ZxMY #ResearchMatters
A silhouette of a power plant with multiple smokestacks releasing plumes of smoke. The sun sets in the background, casting an orange hue across the sky. Nearby, a few low buildings and trees are visible along the horizon.
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Alfie Gaffney @alfiegaffney.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Very proud to have co-authored a new book, Subnational Climate Leadership Dynamics Among Under2 Coalition Members, alongside the brilliant Jale Tosun, Simon Bulian, Joan Enguer, and Emiliano Levario Saad. It is available for free and open access here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007....
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Subnational Climate Leadership Dynamics Among Under2 Coalition Members
This open access book analyzes climate action taken by subnational governments around the world participating in the Under2 Coalition
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
A new study co-authored by researchers from @tyndallcentre.bsky.social and Norwich Business School has found that countries with stricter and better-targeted climate policies cut carbon emissions faster. Read more: bit.ly/4tVMQGk @ecioxford.bsky.social #ResearchMatters #CarbonEmissions
A large industrial power plant with multiple cooling towers emitting steam into the cloudy sky. The scene includes electrical pylons and a field of green grass in the foreground. The weather appears overcast.
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Decoding nature’s temperature signatures 🌡️🌍 New findings from UEA's School of Environmental Sciences & Massachusetts Institute of Technology highlight how large-scale eruptions and wildfires leave clear climatic fingerprints at the global scale. www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...
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Study reveals climatic fingerprints of wildfires and volcanic eruptions
Scientists have shown how three major natural events impacted global atmospheric temperatures, in research that could help explain humans’ role in global warming.
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Dr Jeff Price from @tyndallcentre.bsky.social is the lead author on the most comprehensive assessment to date of how climate change threatens biodiversity in more than 98,000 protected areas worldwide. #ReserachMatters #ClimateChange #Biodiversity
A scenic landscape featuring vibrant wildflowers in the foreground, lush evergreen trees, and a clear lake. Mountains rise in the background under a bright sun with rays radiating across a clear blue sky.
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) shows how many tropical cities are predicted to warm faster than expected under 2°C of global warming. Read more: bit.ly/4khpy9G #ResearchMatters #Academia #ThisIsUEA
Sunset casting an orange glow over the silhouette of the Montreal skyline, with the sun prominently centered in the sky above the cityscape.
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Prof Robert Nicholls has co-authored a study revealing how fast the world’s deltas are sinking. Led by the @uofcalifornia.bsky.social, Irvine and involving @tyndallcentre.bsky.sociall, the study shows that millions of people are at risk of flooding. Read more: bit.ly/459eULY #NewStudy
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 14/01/2026
2025 has been confirmed as the third warmest year on record, following 2024 and 2023, in a series stretching back to 1850. Data from the Met Office, @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and @ncas-uk.bsky.social shows 2025 was 1.41 °C above the average for 1850-1900. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3NkfQH9
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
A new study led by researchers from @developmentuea.bsky.social has found that social justice must be at the heart of global restoration initiatives if ecosystem degradation is to be addressed effectively. Read more on our website: bit.ly/3Y8tmzB #SocialJustice #ResearchMatters
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
A new study has found that the combination of extreme climate events, sea-level rise and land subsidence could create larger floods for coastal cities. Read more on our website👉 bit.ly/3KcJXiG #NewStudy #ResearchMatters #Floods #ClimateEvents
View of a flooded riverside walkway with lamp posts and railings in the foreground, overlooking skyscrapers of a modern city skyline on a cloudy day.
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
UEA has strengthened its position in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026 — now placed in the world top 100 🙌 We’re ranked: • 61st of 2,001 institutions globally (top 3%) • 35th of 620 in Europe (top 6%) www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...
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UEA in world top 100 in global sustainability rankings
The University of East Anglia (UEA) has improved its overall score in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026, released today (18 November).
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Daniel Jolly, a postgraduate from @ueaenv.bsky.social has been featured by the BBC for his research into how biodegradable wet wipes break down. Watch the interview (from 2:16:37 onwards) 👉 bit.ly/44ir4RY Read the article here 👉 bit.ly/3LKDegk #ResearchMatters #Academia #WetWipes
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Prof Corinne Le Quéré from the School of Environmental Sciences has appeared on the BBC Radio 4's Rare Earth programme, discussing the COP30 summit. Listen to the programme: bbc.in/3LDKnPm #ResearchMatters #COP30 #ClimateChange
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Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research @tyndallcentre.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
New documentary After the Tide follows three people who have lost, or risk losing, their homes at Happisburgh on the #Norfolk coast. It was made w/ contributions from Sophie Day at @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social + Tyndall Centre, and streams on Disney+ next year.
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Filmmaker highlights life on crumbling Happisburgh cliffs
Joseph Harrington says seeing the coastal erosion for himself was "incredibly stark".
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Minecraft teaching climate resilience? Dr Elliot Honeybun-Arnolda’s new Conversation piece explores a version of the game helping students understand coastal change and flooding through play. Read more: theconversation.com/i-tried-out-...
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I tried out a new version of Minecraft to see why environmental storylines help children learn
A new version of Minecraft gives players the chance to make decisions about tackling coastal erosion in scenarios based on Bude in Cornwall.
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Congratulations to Dr Matt Jones for being awarded the prestigious 2025 Philip Leverhulme prize for Geography. This award shows significant recognition for his leading contributions in climate research. Watch this space! Read more about Matthew's research here - www.uea.ac.uk/climate/caus...
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Investigating the causes of wildfires
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
“We still have time to shape our future, and positively impact national security, national health, economic growth and climate change," said Prof Neil Ward, Co-lead of @afnnetwork.bsky.social and professor in @ueaenv.bsky.social in a new report. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4oj1J1V #Research #UKFood
View of a lush leek farm with rows of mature crops under a clear sky, with small white buildings in the background surrounded by trees in a rural landscape.
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Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research @tyndallcentre.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
📹 Tyndall Centre's Asher Minns took questions from pupils in Hertfordshire on subjects from transport and wildlife to climate anxiety and their own contributions. Have a watch via ITV Anglia:
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John Kenny @johnkenny.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
New paper with @lucasgeese.bsky.social at @commsearth.nature.com UK MPs + publics in Britain, Canada, Chile & Germany underestimated the urgency of peaking global GHG emissions when surveyed in 2023. @tyndallcentre.bsky.social @cast-centre.bsky.social @climateuea.bsky.social rdcu.be/eI4J3
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Publics and UK parliamentarians underestimate the urgency of peaking global greenhouse gas emissions
Communications Earth & Environment - UK members of parliament overestimate the time available to mitigate climate change, with notable partisan differences, and a similar lack of knowledge is...
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
As part of a special programme on ITV Anglia schoolchildren asked Asher Minns from the @tyndallcentre.bsky.social at UEA about climate change, from causes to solutions. Watch here 👉 www.itv.com/watch/news/w... #ClimateChange #ClimateScience @climateuea.bsky.social
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
A new Chatham House article cites a report from the Climate Majority Project (@climatemajority.bsky.social), co-founded by UEA Emeritus Professor Rupert Read. Are we ready for life beyond 1.5°C of global warming? 📰 Read more: www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
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Are we ready for life beyond 1.5°C of global warming?
We are on the verge of crossing the threshold set out in the Paris Climate Agreement. David Gunn and Matthew Harris explore the ideas that may help us navigate a world of more frequent and severe clim...
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Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research @tyndallcentre.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Four key research areas drive our mission: 🌍 Accelerating social change 🌱 Achieving wellbeing 🥬 Boosting adaptation and resilience ♻️ Reaching net zero emissions Stay informed about our #ClimateResearch projects and updates: tyndall.ac.uk/research ⬇️
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Research Areas Archive - Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
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Tim Osborn @timosbornclim.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
After a brief (ahem) hiatus, the HadCRUT5 global temperature dataset has now been updated to June 2025 by @metoffice.gov.uk @climateuea.bsky.social and @ncas-uk.bsky.social
1850-2025 time series of global mean temperature anomaly from the HadCRUT5 dataset.
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
New research reveals “unprecedented” conservation results of community management of protected areas in the Amazon - as many face an uncertain future due to low enforcement of regulations, external encroachment and competition for resources. 🌳🐟🧵 Read more 👇: bit.ly/3VmTqpB #Amazon #Conservation
View from behind of a fisherman paddling a canoe with trees and riverbanks in the background and large fish in the canoe, after a fishing in a local lake in Amazonas, Brazil
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
It may sound like a scene from Moana, but our researchers have found that climate change pushed islanders to ‘chase the rain’ across the Pacific 1,000 years ago! 🌧️🛶 Read more 👉 bit.ly/4nvxtAL @climateuea.bsky.social @ueaenv.bsky.social #Moana #ClimateChange #UEAResearch 📷 Mark Peaple
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
An unprecedented marine heatwave in 2023 resulted in the global ocean absorbing significantly less CO₂ than anticipated, according to new research involving our School of Environmental Sciences. 🌊🌡️ Read more 👉: bit.ly/41E7BtQ #CarbonDioxide #OceanSink #ClimateChange @ueaenv.bsky.social @ethz.ch
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
The exact reason why working across disciplines to share knowledge, build trust and tackle global climate problems is at the core of what we do. Working together, in an interdisciplinary nature, enables research to be put into action, creating the impact needed for change. #Tyndall25UEA
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
An exciting day to be in attendance here at UEA. Discussing important topics and themes around climate policy and practice, to help develop understanding of the impact of climate change and the ways we can translate research into effective climate action. #Tyndall25UEA #ClimateAction
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ClimateUEA @climateuea.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Dr Carmenta who was part of the team said “Interventions to protect or enhance forest resilience must be beyond the site-level, capable of influencing the distant, often wealth-related drivers of deforestation and degradation" @developmentuea.bsky.social @tyndallcentre.bsky.social @iufro.bsky.social
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