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Climate-related research

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Discover how we're responding to the global climate crisis and climate change through our high-quality research.

The global impacts of climate change and environmental degradation are among the greatest threats to public health, the global economy, and biodiversity.

At Liverpool, we're harnessing our high-quality, multi-disciplinary climate research expertise spanning climate science, emissions reduction, energy transition, food sustainability, air quality, new materials discovery, behaviour insights, risk communication, community engagement and the development of new sustainable technologies for the future.

Working with collaborators at a global, national, and local scale, we're aligning these strengths to explore the impacts of climate change, develop solutions to environmental challenges and address knowledge gaps in the transition to a lower carbon society.

We undertake funded and commissioned research and consultancy activities, share evidence with policymakers and contribute to international climate negotiations. We also provide regular thought leadership to inform the wider public about the climate challenges we're facing and our innovative ideas for tackling them.

Our climate research aligns closely with the University’s commitment to sustainability.

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Our climate research areas

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Science

Learn how our research is exploring ways to address the global climate crisis and climate change.

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Society

We're exploring the impact of climate change on society and ecosystems. Find out more.

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Solutions

Find out how we're developing mitigation solutions to reduce harmful emissions.

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Developing net zero solutions using research and innovation

The IPCC report is clear – human induced climate change has caused global warming and it’s getting worse. To reach net zero we must act now.

At the University of Liverpool, we are responding to this challenge. Our analysis of climate models into the oceans directly contributed to the IPCC report.

Our climate research capabilities and expertise

Materials Innovation Factory

Materials Innovation Factory

Our Materials Innovation Factory is a unique facility that is at the forefront of revolutionary materials research.

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Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place

An interdisciplinary research institute focusing on the development of sustainable and inclusive cities and city regions.

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The Pandemic Institute

A global institute to accelerate the response to current and future pandemics, unifying intelligence and generating scientific excellence with societal impact for all.

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Zero Carbon Research Initiative

Assisting in deciphering the complex carbon landscape and designing strategies to help business achieve the UK Governments plan to become Net Zero Carbon (NZC) by 2050.

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Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy

A specialist energy materials research institute, aiming to transform the future of energy generation, storage, transmission and energy efficiency.

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