Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment
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Our mission is to lead on world-class research, policy, training and innovation that supports effective action on climate change.
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Human-caused climate change intensified devastating floods across southern Africa, killing 100+ people and displacing over 300,000. 🌧️
@wwattribution.bsky.social researchers found a year’s worth of rain fell in just 10 days, a once-in-50-years event made far more severe by a warmer climate.
@wwattribution.bsky.social researchers found a year’s worth of rain fell in just 10 days, a once-in-50-years event made far more severe by a warmer climate.
Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows
Researchers say human-induced climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa
www.independent.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Human-caused climate change intensified devastating floods across southern Africa, killing 100+ people and displacing over 300,000. 🌧️
@wwattribution.bsky.social researchers found a year’s worth of rain fell in just 10 days, a once-in-50-years event made far more severe by a warmer climate.
@wwattribution.bsky.social researchers found a year’s worth of rain fell in just 10 days, a once-in-50-years event made far more severe by a warmer climate.
Is there a ‘Goldilocks zone’ for climate anxiety?
@drdaniellawatson.bsky.social from @climatecares.bsky.social spoke to the BBC to explore what climate anxiety really means, why it’s rising, but also why climate anxiety is a rational response to the world we live in 🧵
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@drdaniellawatson.bsky.social from @climatecares.bsky.social spoke to the BBC to explore what climate anxiety really means, why it’s rising, but also why climate anxiety is a rational response to the world we live in 🧵
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February 4, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Is there a ‘Goldilocks zone’ for climate anxiety?
@drdaniellawatson.bsky.social from @climatecares.bsky.social spoke to the BBC to explore what climate anxiety really means, why it’s rising, but also why climate anxiety is a rational response to the world we live in 🧵
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@drdaniellawatson.bsky.social from @climatecares.bsky.social spoke to the BBC to explore what climate anxiety really means, why it’s rising, but also why climate anxiety is a rational response to the world we live in 🧵
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This week biodiversity experts, academics and policymakers have come to Manchester for one reason: biodiversity.
Specifically, they’ve come to #IPBES12 to set the global agenda for how businesses measure and integrate nature into their plans 🧵
Specifically, they’ve come to #IPBES12 to set the global agenda for how businesses measure and integrate nature into their plans 🧵
February 3, 2026 at 11:17 AM
This week biodiversity experts, academics and policymakers have come to Manchester for one reason: biodiversity.
Specifically, they’ve come to #IPBES12 to set the global agenda for how businesses measure and integrate nature into their plans 🧵
Specifically, they’ve come to #IPBES12 to set the global agenda for how businesses measure and integrate nature into their plans 🧵
Countries' carbon dioxide removal plans pose substantial threats to biodiversity, new research reveals.
Analysis by the scientists shows that up to 13% of global areas of high biodiversity importance are allocated for land-intensive CDR deployment. 🧵
Analysis by the scientists shows that up to 13% of global areas of high biodiversity importance are allocated for land-intensive CDR deployment. 🧵
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Countries' carbon dioxide removal plans pose substantial threats to biodiversity, new research reveals.
Analysis by the scientists shows that up to 13% of global areas of high biodiversity importance are allocated for land-intensive CDR deployment. 🧵
Analysis by the scientists shows that up to 13% of global areas of high biodiversity importance are allocated for land-intensive CDR deployment. 🧵
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Our MSc graduate Aqlima Amiri is one of 7 Afghan women featured in Claudia Janke’s photo series.
Using the Taliban-era Instant Box Camera, they reclaim their voices and show that education & courage can’t be silenced.
#AfghanWomen #RefugeeVoices
Using the Taliban-era Instant Box Camera, they reclaim their voices and show that education & courage can’t be silenced.
#AfghanWomen #RefugeeVoices
Afghan women in the UK: amplifying their voice – a photo essay
Over four years have passed since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan. Claudia Janke’s photographic series features seven Afghan women who have found safety in the UK after escaping at great…
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January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Our MSc graduate Aqlima Amiri is one of 7 Afghan women featured in Claudia Janke’s photo series.
Using the Taliban-era Instant Box Camera, they reclaim their voices and show that education & courage can’t be silenced.
#AfghanWomen #RefugeeVoices
Using the Taliban-era Instant Box Camera, they reclaim their voices and show that education & courage can’t be silenced.
#AfghanWomen #RefugeeVoices
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Human-caused climate change made Australia’s January heatwave 5x more likely, new @wwattribution.bsky.social analysis finds
Heatwaves already cause more deaths than any other natural hazard in Australia
Prof @frediotto.bsky.social warns extreme heat is “changing very fast with global warming” 🌡️🔥
Heatwaves already cause more deaths than any other natural hazard in Australia
Prof @frediotto.bsky.social warns extreme heat is “changing very fast with global warming” 🌡️🔥
Australia’s worst heatwave since black summer made five times more likely by global heating, analysis finds
Extreme heat ‘is getting worse and whether we like it or not … there’s ultimately a limit to what we can actually physically cope with,’ scientist says
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Human-caused climate change made Australia’s January heatwave 5x more likely, new @wwattribution.bsky.social analysis finds
Heatwaves already cause more deaths than any other natural hazard in Australia
Prof @frediotto.bsky.social warns extreme heat is “changing very fast with global warming” 🌡️🔥
Heatwaves already cause more deaths than any other natural hazard in Australia
Prof @frediotto.bsky.social warns extreme heat is “changing very fast with global warming” 🌡️🔥
Climate change and La Niña combine to create ‘perfect storm’ in deadly Southern Africa floods.
New research from @wwattribution.bsky.social shows that the intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40% since preindustrial times, with some areas receiving over a year’s rain in just days 🧵
New research from @wwattribution.bsky.social shows that the intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40% since preindustrial times, with some areas receiving over a year’s rain in just days 🧵
January 29, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Climate change and La Niña combine to create ‘perfect storm’ in deadly Southern Africa floods.
New research from @wwattribution.bsky.social shows that the intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40% since preindustrial times, with some areas receiving over a year’s rain in just days 🧵
New research from @wwattribution.bsky.social shows that the intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40% since preindustrial times, with some areas receiving over a year’s rain in just days 🧵
Last chance to submit your proposals to be part of the Climate Research Showcase 2026!
Don’t miss out – submissions are open until 4 Feb for posters, exhibits, talks and workshops.
Find out how to take part and register to attend now: buff.ly/wKDudri
Don’t miss out – submissions are open until 4 Feb for posters, exhibits, talks and workshops.
Find out how to take part and register to attend now: buff.ly/wKDudri
January 28, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Last chance to submit your proposals to be part of the Climate Research Showcase 2026!
Don’t miss out – submissions are open until 4 Feb for posters, exhibits, talks and workshops.
Find out how to take part and register to attend now: buff.ly/wKDudri
Don’t miss out – submissions are open until 4 Feb for posters, exhibits, talks and workshops.
Find out how to take part and register to attend now: buff.ly/wKDudri
VACANCY: Grantham Institute Assistant Professor/Associate Professor
Two positions are available for:
1. Research within the fields of climate change, energy, clean technology & the environment.
2: Research within the themes of the @ic-cep.bsky.social
Deadline: 12 April
Apply: buff.ly/HxR3n16
Two positions are available for:
1. Research within the fields of climate change, energy, clean technology & the environment.
2: Research within the themes of the @ic-cep.bsky.social
Deadline: 12 April
Apply: buff.ly/HxR3n16
January 26, 2026 at 10:43 AM
VACANCY: Grantham Institute Assistant Professor/Associate Professor
Two positions are available for:
1. Research within the fields of climate change, energy, clean technology & the environment.
2: Research within the themes of the @ic-cep.bsky.social
Deadline: 12 April
Apply: buff.ly/HxR3n16
Two positions are available for:
1. Research within the fields of climate change, energy, clean technology & the environment.
2: Research within the themes of the @ic-cep.bsky.social
Deadline: 12 April
Apply: buff.ly/HxR3n16
2 weeks left to be part of the Climate Research Showcase 2026 close!
If you’re researching climate science and solutions at Imperial, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to connect with our world-leading community of climate experts.
Find out how to take part and attend buff.ly/RouCc2n
If you’re researching climate science and solutions at Imperial, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to connect with our world-leading community of climate experts.
Find out how to take part and attend buff.ly/RouCc2n
January 23, 2026 at 10:13 AM
2 weeks left to be part of the Climate Research Showcase 2026 close!
If you’re researching climate science and solutions at Imperial, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to connect with our world-leading community of climate experts.
Find out how to take part and attend buff.ly/RouCc2n
If you’re researching climate science and solutions at Imperial, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to connect with our world-leading community of climate experts.
Find out how to take part and attend buff.ly/RouCc2n
Climate change made Australian heatwave 5x more likely as scientists warn once extreme weather is "becoming the norm" 🧵
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January 22, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Climate change made Australian heatwave 5x more likely as scientists warn once extreme weather is "becoming the norm" 🧵
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Today, the UK Government published its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, which it says will cut energy bills, help tackle fuel poverty, deliver energy security, and address the climate crisis.
Let’s take a look at the plan and break down why it matters...🧵
Let’s take a look at the plan and break down why it matters...🧵
January 21, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Today, the UK Government published its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, which it says will cut energy bills, help tackle fuel poverty, deliver energy security, and address the climate crisis.
Let’s take a look at the plan and break down why it matters...🧵
Let’s take a look at the plan and break down why it matters...🧵
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From “you can’t link this to climate change” to courtroom evidence.
How early work by Myles Allen and Peter Stott – and later @wwattribution.bsky.social, led by Friederike Otto @frediotto.bsky.social – created a new field that now shapes news coverage, policy and climate lawsuits. 👇
How early work by Myles Allen and Peter Stott – and later @wwattribution.bsky.social, led by Friederike Otto @frediotto.bsky.social – created a new field that now shapes news coverage, policy and climate lawsuits. 👇
Pinning extreme weather on climate change: Best ideas of the century
It never used to be possible to attribute individual weather events to climate change and map their full consequences. Thanks to the work of two pioneering climate scientists, it is now
www.newscientist.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:52 PM
From “you can’t link this to climate change” to courtroom evidence.
How early work by Myles Allen and Peter Stott – and later @wwattribution.bsky.social, led by Friederike Otto @frediotto.bsky.social – created a new field that now shapes news coverage, policy and climate lawsuits. 👇
How early work by Myles Allen and Peter Stott – and later @wwattribution.bsky.social, led by Friederike Otto @frediotto.bsky.social – created a new field that now shapes news coverage, policy and climate lawsuits. 👇
The tidal stretch of the River Thames has made an astounding recovery, according to the latest State of the Thames report by the Zoological Society of London🧵
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River Thames cleaner but at risk from climate change, report says
A report finds the river is in good condition, but experts warn of climate change threat.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The tidal stretch of the River Thames has made an astounding recovery, according to the latest State of the Thames report by the Zoological Society of London🧵
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🌍 CEP’s Climate Compatible Growth team made a high-impact mark at #COP30 in Belém: shaping energy, grids & transport discussions, earning recognition from the COP30 President & Ed Miliband.
Read more 👇
Read more 👇
Climate Compatible Growth: A High Impact Presence for CEP at COP30 in Belem
Professor Mark Howells and Dr Vivien Foster from the Centre for Environmental Policy co-led a significant delegation to COP30 as part of the FCDO-funded Climate Compatible Growth programme. Over two w...
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January 15, 2026 at 11:05 AM
🌍 CEP’s Climate Compatible Growth team made a high-impact mark at #COP30 in Belém: shaping energy, grids & transport discussions, earning recognition from the COP30 President & Ed Miliband.
Read more 👇
Read more 👇
Just 3 weeks left to submit proposals for the Grantham Institute’s Climate Research Showcase.
From posters and lightning talks to workshops and seminars, the Climate Research Showcase brings together Imperial’s world-leading climate research.
Take part and register to attend now: buff.ly/hlZxkov
From posters and lightning talks to workshops and seminars, the Climate Research Showcase brings together Imperial’s world-leading climate research.
Take part and register to attend now: buff.ly/hlZxkov
January 16, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Just 3 weeks left to submit proposals for the Grantham Institute’s Climate Research Showcase.
From posters and lightning talks to workshops and seminars, the Climate Research Showcase brings together Imperial’s world-leading climate research.
Take part and register to attend now: buff.ly/hlZxkov
From posters and lightning talks to workshops and seminars, the Climate Research Showcase brings together Imperial’s world-leading climate research.
Take part and register to attend now: buff.ly/hlZxkov
7️⃣ Reasons to be Undaunted by climate change in 2026.
Brought to you by @undaunted-hq.bsky.social Imperial College London cleantech start-ups, here's a list of pioneering companies engineering solutions to the climate crisis 🧵
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Brought to you by @undaunted-hq.bsky.social Imperial College London cleantech start-ups, here's a list of pioneering companies engineering solutions to the climate crisis 🧵
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January 14, 2026 at 10:57 AM
7️⃣ Reasons to be Undaunted by climate change in 2026.
Brought to you by @undaunted-hq.bsky.social Imperial College London cleantech start-ups, here's a list of pioneering companies engineering solutions to the climate crisis 🧵
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Brought to you by @undaunted-hq.bsky.social Imperial College London cleantech start-ups, here's a list of pioneering companies engineering solutions to the climate crisis 🧵
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Imperial Lates: Happiness & Health
🥕Stop by the Climate Friendly Pop-Up Kitchen to discover how to eat better for the planet.
🧠Join @climatecares.bsky.social, @drdaniellawatson.bsky.social & Dr @neiljennings.bsky.social to learn about mental health & climate
📅29 Jan, 18.00-21.00
🥕Stop by the Climate Friendly Pop-Up Kitchen to discover how to eat better for the planet.
🧠Join @climatecares.bsky.social, @drdaniellawatson.bsky.social & Dr @neiljennings.bsky.social to learn about mental health & climate
📅29 Jan, 18.00-21.00
Imperial Lates: Happiness and Health
Beat the winter blues and start 2026 afresh with an evening of science, music and fun for your body and mind.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Imperial Lates: Happiness & Health
🥕Stop by the Climate Friendly Pop-Up Kitchen to discover how to eat better for the planet.
🧠Join @climatecares.bsky.social, @drdaniellawatson.bsky.social & Dr @neiljennings.bsky.social to learn about mental health & climate
📅29 Jan, 18.00-21.00
🥕Stop by the Climate Friendly Pop-Up Kitchen to discover how to eat better for the planet.
🧠Join @climatecares.bsky.social, @drdaniellawatson.bsky.social & Dr @neiljennings.bsky.social to learn about mental health & climate
📅29 Jan, 18.00-21.00
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👍 7 reasons to be Undaunted in 2026 👍
Solutions to help us mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis are shaping a more sustainable future.
Here are seven reasons why, even though the challenge is huge, #WeAreUndaunted in the face of climate change: www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Solutions to help us mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis are shaping a more sustainable future.
Here are seven reasons why, even though the challenge is huge, #WeAreUndaunted in the face of climate change: www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
7 reasons to be Undaunted in 2026
Solutions to help us mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis are shaping a more sustainable future. Here are seven reasons why we’re Undaunted...
www.imperial.ac.uk
January 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
👍 7 reasons to be Undaunted in 2026 👍
Solutions to help us mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis are shaping a more sustainable future.
Here are seven reasons why, even though the challenge is huge, #WeAreUndaunted in the face of climate change: www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Solutions to help us mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis are shaping a more sustainable future.
Here are seven reasons why, even though the challenge is huge, #WeAreUndaunted in the face of climate change: www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
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Looking back to @wwattribution.bsky.social studies in 2025 showed again, in stark terms, how unfairly the consequences of human-induced climate change are distributed. The world does not have to be like this, we have a lot of agency to make it better. www.worldweatherattribution.org/unequal-evid...
December 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Looking back to @wwattribution.bsky.social studies in 2025 showed again, in stark terms, how unfairly the consequences of human-induced climate change are distributed. The world does not have to be like this, we have a lot of agency to make it better. www.worldweatherattribution.org/unequal-evid...
⏰Deadline looming for fully funded #PhD #Studentships at the Grantham Institute
We're inviting applications that support our priority areas of research, incl:
☠️pesticides in the environment
🌪️Climate Damage Tracker
🏠geothermal energy
Full details on our website
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We're inviting applications that support our priority areas of research, incl:
☠️pesticides in the environment
🌪️Climate Damage Tracker
🏠geothermal energy
Full details on our website
▶️ ow.ly/M8eq50XTjY4
January 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM
⏰Deadline looming for fully funded #PhD #Studentships at the Grantham Institute
We're inviting applications that support our priority areas of research, incl:
☠️pesticides in the environment
🌪️Climate Damage Tracker
🏠geothermal energy
Full details on our website
▶️ ow.ly/M8eq50XTjY4
We're inviting applications that support our priority areas of research, incl:
☠️pesticides in the environment
🌪️Climate Damage Tracker
🏠geothermal energy
Full details on our website
▶️ ow.ly/M8eq50XTjY4
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of our Climate Research Showcase, returning on 4 March 2026.
Postgrad or professor, the Showcase will bring together Imperial’s world-leading climate research & innovation community.
Submissions open until 4 Feb!
Find out more: buff.ly/EHnmlC1
Postgrad or professor, the Showcase will bring together Imperial’s world-leading climate research & innovation community.
Submissions open until 4 Feb!
Find out more: buff.ly/EHnmlC1
January 6, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of our Climate Research Showcase, returning on 4 March 2026.
Postgrad or professor, the Showcase will bring together Imperial’s world-leading climate research & innovation community.
Submissions open until 4 Feb!
Find out more: buff.ly/EHnmlC1
Postgrad or professor, the Showcase will bring together Imperial’s world-leading climate research & innovation community.
Submissions open until 4 Feb!
Find out more: buff.ly/EHnmlC1
🌳What does a thriving, vibrant city full of nature and innovation look and feel like?
🎨 We're delighted to launch the 2026 #GranthamClimateArtPrize, inviting people aged 11-15 years old to design a mural that inspires sustainable living in the wake of the climate crisis
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🎨 We're delighted to launch the 2026 #GranthamClimateArtPrize, inviting people aged 11-15 years old to design a mural that inspires sustainable living in the wake of the climate crisis
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January 5, 2026 at 11:46 AM
🌳What does a thriving, vibrant city full of nature and innovation look and feel like?
🎨 We're delighted to launch the 2026 #GranthamClimateArtPrize, inviting people aged 11-15 years old to design a mural that inspires sustainable living in the wake of the climate crisis
👉 ow.ly/j0hm50XRRgX
🎨 We're delighted to launch the 2026 #GranthamClimateArtPrize, inviting people aged 11-15 years old to design a mural that inspires sustainable living in the wake of the climate crisis
👉 ow.ly/j0hm50XRRgX
Highlights from 2025: ⚖️Polluters on trial 🌍
💡Read Imperial’s deep dive into the science, law, and global implications of this pivotal case, with insights from Imperial experts who have played key roles in cutting-edge climate litigation.
👉 Polluters on Trial: buff.ly/YoxaZgs
💡Read Imperial’s deep dive into the science, law, and global implications of this pivotal case, with insights from Imperial experts who have played key roles in cutting-edge climate litigation.
👉 Polluters on Trial: buff.ly/YoxaZgs
January 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Highlights from 2025: ⚖️Polluters on trial 🌍
💡Read Imperial’s deep dive into the science, law, and global implications of this pivotal case, with insights from Imperial experts who have played key roles in cutting-edge climate litigation.
👉 Polluters on Trial: buff.ly/YoxaZgs
💡Read Imperial’s deep dive into the science, law, and global implications of this pivotal case, with insights from Imperial experts who have played key roles in cutting-edge climate litigation.
👉 Polluters on Trial: buff.ly/YoxaZgs
Highlights from 2025: Rising temperatures, pesticides, waterways & male fertility: Q&A with two PhD researchers
In this Q&A blog, we ask Roseline O'Kelly & Margarita White what their research project is about, its significance in the field of health, and what they hope to achieve.
In this Q&A blog, we ask Roseline O'Kelly & Margarita White what their research project is about, its significance in the field of health, and what they hope to achieve.
Rising temperatures, pesticides, waterways and male fertility: Q&A with two PhD researchers - Climate and environment at Imperial blog
With a new academic year in full swing, we welcome two new Grantham Institute PhD students joining the innovative Producing Rational Evidence for Parasiticide Prescription (PREPP) team at Imperial.…
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December 31, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Highlights from 2025: Rising temperatures, pesticides, waterways & male fertility: Q&A with two PhD researchers
In this Q&A blog, we ask Roseline O'Kelly & Margarita White what their research project is about, its significance in the field of health, and what they hope to achieve.
In this Q&A blog, we ask Roseline O'Kelly & Margarita White what their research project is about, its significance in the field of health, and what they hope to achieve.