Migrants can be ‘transformative force’ for sustainable development
Well-managed migration can enable migrants to boost sustainable development, research shows. Sustainable development means enhancing wellbeing in ways that equitably...
Geography
Exeter experts give verdict on COP28 deal
University of Exeter researchers have responded to the deal agreed today at the COP28 climate change conference. The deal contains...
Researchers set to receive more than £3m in funding after being assessed as potential leaders in their field
Three research projects are to each receive more than one million pounds in funding as part of a flagship programme...
Focus on people to boost Africa’s climate resilience
Investments in Africa’s infrastructure can make people and communities far more resilient to the threats posed by climate change, a...
Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate
The world has reached a pivotal moment as threats from Earth system tipping points – and progress towards positive tipping...
Consensus needed on when global warming reaches 1.5°C
Writing in the journal Nature ahead of COP28, a team of Met Office scientists has emphasised that – surprisingly –...
Aging societies become vulnerable
Societies become increasingly fragile over their lifetime, according to research by scientists from Europe, China, and the USA published in...
Clearing mangroves makes ‘muddification’ worse
Clearing mangroves to stop estuaries getting clogged with mud actually makes the problem worse, new research shows. The study focussed...
Global warming could continue after net zero
Global warming could continue after we reach net-zero CO2 emissions, researchers have warned. The UN Climate Panel’s latest best estimate...