Thread by @PriestleyCentre

As #NetZeroWeek comes to a close, we want to showcase some examples of the important @UniversityLeeds research that spans the three key areas of action required to achieve net zero, and the three fundamental principles that cut across these areas.

Action area 1 - Decarbonise the energy supply

Work by Prof Mark Davis (@_ProfMarkDavis) of @SSPLeeds has enabled communities across the UK to invest in local renewable energy projects.

leeds.ac.uk/energy/dir-rec…

Action area 2 - Reduce demand

Prof Susan Bernal Lopez of @LeedsUniCivil is developing low-carbon cement that can be produced from waste products.

eps.leeds.ac.uk/collaborations…

Action area 3 - Capture and remove

Prof Dom Sprakclen (@DomSpracklen) and Dr Cat Scott (@catzigle) are involved in various partnerships that are working to restore native woodlands as a nature-based route to net-zero.

climate.leeds.ac.uk/net-zero/captu…

Fundamental principle 1 - Just transition

Our researchers have been central in developing local Climate Commissions (including @LeedsClimateCom and @YHClimateCom) which bring together stakeholders to ensure collective responsibility for climate action.

environment.leeds.ac.uk/climate-soluti…

Fundamental principle 2 - Ensure resilience

Dr Katy Roelich (@KatyRoelich) has been developing a new approach to decision making that focuses on long-term outcomes, ensuring that infrastructure transformation is resilient to climate change.

climate.leeds.ac.uk/net-zero/trans…

Fundamental principle 3 - Deliver co-benefits

Work by Dr Andy Ross has not only informed the development of a sustainable form of bioenergy, but also tackles an invasive plant that causes problems for communities in Uganda.

leeds.ac.uk/energy/dir-rec…

Our research has also informed the @UniversityLeeds Climate Plan, including how to achieve reaching net zero by 2030.

Read more about our #NetZero research: climate.leeds.ac.uk/net-zero/