Yorkshire iCASP - University of Leeds
@yorkshireicasp.bsky.social
Yorkshire Integrated Catchment Solutions Programme at University Leeds. We bring together academics & experts from organisations active in catchment management to use environmental science more effectively. Peatland restoration, flooding, water quality.
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Yorkshire Integrated Catchment Solution Programme uses environmental science to deliver innovative solutions to catchment challenges.
Based at University of Leeds we use:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/yorkshire-integrated-catchment-solutions-programme-icasp
Website: icasp.org.uk
Yorkshire Integrated Catchment Solution Programme uses environmental science to deliver innovative solutions to catchment challenges.
Based at University of Leeds we use:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/yorkshire-integrated-catchment-solutions-programme-icasp
Website: icasp.org.uk
Our UK Freshwater Quality Autumn Bulletin is out packed with news about our 5 exciting projects all looking at different aspects of water quality bringing together a range of experts to deliver the integrated & cross sectional research.
A spotlight on Holly Tipper, researcher with PACIFIC project
A spotlight on Holly Tipper, researcher with PACIFIC project
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our UK Freshwater Quality Autumn Bulletin is out packed with news about our 5 exciting projects all looking at different aspects of water quality bringing together a range of experts to deliver the integrated & cross sectional research.
A spotlight on Holly Tipper, researcher with PACIFIC project
A spotlight on Holly Tipper, researcher with PACIFIC project
Can planting hedgerows help prevent flooding?
Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi explain in a webinar this can be the case for soils that drain well compared to those that drain poorly. These insights will help inform natural flood prevention.
It's Wed 10 Dec, 12.00-12.40pm. Book in reply.
Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi explain in a webinar this can be the case for soils that drain well compared to those that drain poorly. These insights will help inform natural flood prevention.
It's Wed 10 Dec, 12.00-12.40pm. Book in reply.
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Can planting hedgerows help prevent flooding?
Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi explain in a webinar this can be the case for soils that drain well compared to those that drain poorly. These insights will help inform natural flood prevention.
It's Wed 10 Dec, 12.00-12.40pm. Book in reply.
Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi explain in a webinar this can be the case for soils that drain well compared to those that drain poorly. These insights will help inform natural flood prevention.
It's Wed 10 Dec, 12.00-12.40pm. Book in reply.
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Our director Piers Forster has written an article for @theconversation.com on 'The fast-fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can’t ignore'.
Written at COP30, the piece exposes how attitudes toward short-lived climate pollutants need to change
theconversation.com/the-fast-fix...
Written at COP30, the piece exposes how attitudes toward short-lived climate pollutants need to change
theconversation.com/the-fast-fix...
The fast-fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can’t ignore
Removing so-called ‘short-lived climate pollutants’ from the atmosphere could reduce global warming – fast.
theconversation.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Our director Piers Forster has written an article for @theconversation.com on 'The fast-fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can’t ignore'.
Written at COP30, the piece exposes how attitudes toward short-lived climate pollutants need to change
theconversation.com/the-fast-fix...
Written at COP30, the piece exposes how attitudes toward short-lived climate pollutants need to change
theconversation.com/the-fast-fix...
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Read our new #COP30 blog by Dr Ruth Wade & Profs Guy Ziv and Pippa Chapman: 'Farming in an unpredictable climate'.
They explore the impact of climate change on UK farming and how farmers might mitigate and adapt by using regenerative agriculture practices.
Read blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...
They explore the impact of climate change on UK farming and how farmers might mitigate and adapt by using regenerative agriculture practices.
Read blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...
November 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Read our new #COP30 blog by Dr Ruth Wade & Profs Guy Ziv and Pippa Chapman: 'Farming in an unpredictable climate'.
They explore the impact of climate change on UK farming and how farmers might mitigate and adapt by using regenerative agriculture practices.
Read blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...
They explore the impact of climate change on UK farming and how farmers might mitigate and adapt by using regenerative agriculture practices.
Read blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...
1/2 Celebrating West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme's 4th anniversary, we're hosting an evening performance of a rather special darkly comic drama - 'Inundated'.
Flood managers or anyone with a role in flood resilience are welcome - we've just a few tickets left.
Mon 24 Nov, 5.30 - 7pm.
Flood managers or anyone with a role in flood resilience are welcome - we've just a few tickets left.
Mon 24 Nov, 5.30 - 7pm.
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
1/2 Celebrating West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme's 4th anniversary, we're hosting an evening performance of a rather special darkly comic drama - 'Inundated'.
Flood managers or anyone with a role in flood resilience are welcome - we've just a few tickets left.
Mon 24 Nov, 5.30 - 7pm.
Flood managers or anyone with a role in flood resilience are welcome - we've just a few tickets left.
Mon 24 Nov, 5.30 - 7pm.
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Week 2 of #COP30 is underway! 🌍
There are still many topics to be discussed over the last few days of the conference, and our Leeds delegation are involved in several events.
You can find out more about the events our delegation is involved in at COP30 here ⬇️
climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
There are still many topics to be discussed over the last few days of the conference, and our Leeds delegation are involved in several events.
You can find out more about the events our delegation is involved in at COP30 here ⬇️
climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Week 2 of #COP30 is underway! 🌍
There are still many topics to be discussed over the last few days of the conference, and our Leeds delegation are involved in several events.
You can find out more about the events our delegation is involved in at COP30 here ⬇️
climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
There are still many topics to be discussed over the last few days of the conference, and our Leeds delegation are involved in several events.
You can find out more about the events our delegation is involved in at COP30 here ⬇️
climate.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-at-cop...
This is wonderful news 👏
Congratulations to the ALLWATERS consortium who will be working to accelerate innovation in the water sector.
Congratulations to the ALLWATERS consortium who will be working to accelerate innovation in the water sector.
💧A new chapter for the #EITCommunity begins!
We are excited to be part of the ALLWATERS consortium to lead #EITWater —a new community uniting business, research & education to tackle water scarcity, pollution & ecosystem degradation. #WaterInnovation
💧Meet the winning team: link.europa.eu/PX8rmP
We are excited to be part of the ALLWATERS consortium to lead #EITWater —a new community uniting business, research & education to tackle water scarcity, pollution & ecosystem degradation. #WaterInnovation
💧Meet the winning team: link.europa.eu/PX8rmP
November 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This is wonderful news 👏
Congratulations to the ALLWATERS consortium who will be working to accelerate innovation in the water sector.
Congratulations to the ALLWATERS consortium who will be working to accelerate innovation in the water sector.
1/2 Read about how voluntary flood groups are using key elements of Flood Early Warning Systems to warn & prepare their local communities for flood events in this new paper by researchers Sam Ramsden @birchcathryn.bsky.social J.A Anderson & A. Aslam.
A link is in the comments
A link is in the comments
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
1/2 Read about how voluntary flood groups are using key elements of Flood Early Warning Systems to warn & prepare their local communities for flood events in this new paper by researchers Sam Ramsden @birchcathryn.bsky.social J.A Anderson & A. Aslam.
A link is in the comments
A link is in the comments
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This week we hosted a roundtable on climate innovation in #WestYorkshire, bringing together local leaders, researchers, investors, & entrepreneurs.
The discussion demonstrated that we're all committed to make West Yorkshire a leading #ClimateInnovation hub.
climate.leeds.ac.uk/roundtable-o...
The discussion demonstrated that we're all committed to make West Yorkshire a leading #ClimateInnovation hub.
climate.leeds.ac.uk/roundtable-o...
Roundtable on Climate Innovation in West Yorkshire - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures
This week, we brought together regional stakeholders — including representatives from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), academics from the University of Leeds, investors, and entrepreneurs...
climate.leeds.ac.uk
October 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This week we hosted a roundtable on climate innovation in #WestYorkshire, bringing together local leaders, researchers, investors, & entrepreneurs.
The discussion demonstrated that we're all committed to make West Yorkshire a leading #ClimateInnovation hub.
climate.leeds.ac.uk/roundtable-o...
The discussion demonstrated that we're all committed to make West Yorkshire a leading #ClimateInnovation hub.
climate.leeds.ac.uk/roundtable-o...
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Join us on Wed 19th Nov, 12.00-12.40pm.
Dr @gulbanukaptan.bsky.social will deliver a webinar: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
More details 👇
Dr @gulbanukaptan.bsky.social will deliver a webinar: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
More details 👇
October 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Join us on Wed 19th Nov, 12.00-12.40pm.
Dr @gulbanukaptan.bsky.social will deliver a webinar: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
More details 👇
Dr @gulbanukaptan.bsky.social will deliver a webinar: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
More details 👇
If you've been flooded or live in a community that is at risk of #flooding, do take part in new research to help provide flood victims with vital support they need.
Researchers @huddersfielduni.bsky.social are conducting a large-scale survey as part of WYFLIP led by
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social
Researchers @huddersfielduni.bsky.social are conducting a large-scale survey as part of WYFLIP led by
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
If you've been flooded or live in a community that is at risk of #flooding, do take part in new research to help provide flood victims with vital support they need.
Researchers @huddersfielduni.bsky.social are conducting a large-scale survey as part of WYFLIP led by
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social
Researchers @huddersfielduni.bsky.social are conducting a large-scale survey as part of WYFLIP led by
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social
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Professor Carver collaborated with local communities to map wilderness and wild land around the world and inform conservation policy, including the new guidelines.
In 2024, he was awarded an Impact and Engagement Award for this thorough, impactful work.
researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/mapping-the-...
In 2024, he was awarded an Impact and Engagement Award for this thorough, impactful work.
researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/mapping-the-...
Mapping the wilderness | Research and innovation at Leeds
researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Professor Carver collaborated with local communities to map wilderness and wild land around the world and inform conservation policy, including the new guidelines.
In 2024, he was awarded an Impact and Engagement Award for this thorough, impactful work.
researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/mapping-the-...
In 2024, he was awarded an Impact and Engagement Award for this thorough, impactful work.
researchatleeds.leeds.ac.uk/mapping-the-...
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Professor Carver’s work to map the wilderness helped inform the guidelines.
He and colleagues at Leeds' Wildland Research Institute created innovative tools to map the world’s wilderness as a foundation for protecting it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKUp...
He and colleagues at Leeds' Wildland Research Institute created innovative tools to map the world’s wilderness as a foundation for protecting it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKUp...
Mapping wilderness to informing decisions on global biodiversity and climate targets
YouTube video by University of Leeds
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October 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Professor Carver’s work to map the wilderness helped inform the guidelines.
He and colleagues at Leeds' Wildland Research Institute created innovative tools to map the world’s wilderness as a foundation for protecting it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKUp...
He and colleagues at Leeds' Wildland Research Institute created innovative tools to map the world’s wilderness as a foundation for protecting it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKUp...
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New, comprehensive rewilding guidelines have been launched today, following years of research and collaboration. ️🏞️
Professors Steve Carver and Ian Convery are the lead authors of the guidelines for rewilding practices, launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
iucn.org/press-releas...
Professors Steve Carver and Ian Convery are the lead authors of the guidelines for rewilding practices, launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
iucn.org/press-releas...
October 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
New, comprehensive rewilding guidelines have been launched today, following years of research and collaboration. ️🏞️
Professors Steve Carver and Ian Convery are the lead authors of the guidelines for rewilding practices, launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
iucn.org/press-releas...
Professors Steve Carver and Ian Convery are the lead authors of the guidelines for rewilding practices, launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
iucn.org/press-releas...
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Read our article published in Nature Water about what has made our Yorkshire Integrated Catchment Solutions Programme @yorkshireicasp.bsky.social such a success. Free access here: rdcu.be/eHWAM @springernature.com @researchleeds.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social
A solutions-focussed operational model to connect catchment water research to environmental resilience
Nature Water - A transferable and operational model involving cross-sector collaborations, transdisciplinary project co-design and translation of cutting-edge research, has unlocked integrated...
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September 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Read our article published in Nature Water about what has made our Yorkshire Integrated Catchment Solutions Programme @yorkshireicasp.bsky.social such a success. Free access here: rdcu.be/eHWAM @springernature.com @researchleeds.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social
1/2 World leader on impacts of land use on water quality Prof Richard McDowell is guest speaker at our next webinar on Thurs 18 Sept, 9 - 10am (not Monday).
We're delighted he will be joining us from the Faculty of Agriculture & Life Science, Lincoln University, New Zealand. Pls message us to join.
We're delighted he will be joining us from the Faculty of Agriculture & Life Science, Lincoln University, New Zealand. Pls message us to join.
September 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
1/2 World leader on impacts of land use on water quality Prof Richard McDowell is guest speaker at our next webinar on Thurs 18 Sept, 9 - 10am (not Monday).
We're delighted he will be joining us from the Faculty of Agriculture & Life Science, Lincoln University, New Zealand. Pls message us to join.
We're delighted he will be joining us from the Faculty of Agriculture & Life Science, Lincoln University, New Zealand. Pls message us to join.
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There is still time to respond to the Leeds Local Plan consultation before it closes on 15 September.
Read our blog on the importance of evidence to inform planning so that places work for people and planet: medium.com/policy-leeds...
Respond to the consultation using the link in the post below.
Read our blog on the importance of evidence to inform planning so that places work for people and planet: medium.com/policy-leeds...
Respond to the consultation using the link in the post below.
September 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
There is still time to respond to the Leeds Local Plan consultation before it closes on 15 September.
Read our blog on the importance of evidence to inform planning so that places work for people and planet: medium.com/policy-leeds...
Respond to the consultation using the link in the post below.
Read our blog on the importance of evidence to inform planning so that places work for people and planet: medium.com/policy-leeds...
Respond to the consultation using the link in the post below.
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The UK has seen widespread drought this summer.
But to what extent are UK droughts being impacted by climate change?
In a timely piece up on @carbonbrief.org today, @ukceh.bsky.social hydrologists look at whether global warming is making UK droughts worse
www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-i...
But to what extent are UK droughts being impacted by climate change?
In a timely piece up on @carbonbrief.org today, @ukceh.bsky.social hydrologists look at whether global warming is making UK droughts worse
www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-i...
Guest post: Is climate change making UK droughts worse? - Carbon Brief
The year 2025 has seen exceptionally dry conditions in many parts of the UK. At...
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August 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The UK has seen widespread drought this summer.
But to what extent are UK droughts being impacted by climate change?
In a timely piece up on @carbonbrief.org today, @ukceh.bsky.social hydrologists look at whether global warming is making UK droughts worse
www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-i...
But to what extent are UK droughts being impacted by climate change?
In a timely piece up on @carbonbrief.org today, @ukceh.bsky.social hydrologists look at whether global warming is making UK droughts worse
www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-i...
1/2 If you've been flooded or live in a community at risk of flooding, please complete this survey in a study to examine what impact it has on your mental health.
Researchers @huddersfielduni.bsky.social
are gathering evidence to improve resilience & provide vital mental wellbeing support.
Researchers @huddersfielduni.bsky.social
are gathering evidence to improve resilience & provide vital mental wellbeing support.
September 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
1/2 If you've been flooded or live in a community at risk of flooding, please complete this survey in a study to examine what impact it has on your mental health.
Researchers @huddersfielduni.bsky.social
are gathering evidence to improve resilience & provide vital mental wellbeing support.
Researchers @huddersfielduni.bsky.social
are gathering evidence to improve resilience & provide vital mental wellbeing support.
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🌾 📢 The past year has been a generative period for the @waterlandsh2020.bsky.social artists in residence. To spotlight their ongoing effort and research, we have gathered some updates on their work in the field! 📸Elo Liiv waterlands.eu/news-and-eve...
WaterLANDS Artist Residency Programme - Update from the Field
WaterLANDS is an EU-funded project that will restore wetland sites across Europe and upscale wetland restoration for sustainable ecosystems, communities and economies.
waterlands.eu
August 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🌾 📢 The past year has been a generative period for the @waterlandsh2020.bsky.social artists in residence. To spotlight their ongoing effort and research, we have gathered some updates on their work in the field! 📸Elo Liiv waterlands.eu/news-and-eve...
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Read about @yorkswildlife.bsky.social and @naturalengland.bsky.social’s exciting Wild Ingleborough! A landscape scale conservation project. I was lucky to visit the nursery where wildflowers are being propagated in their thousands 💞 www.wildway.info/p/wild-ingle...
Wild Ingleborough's upland plant nursery
Set within Yorkshire's stunning uplands, conservationists and volunteers help to restore a wild landscape
www.wildway.info
August 20, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Read about @yorkswildlife.bsky.social and @naturalengland.bsky.social’s exciting Wild Ingleborough! A landscape scale conservation project. I was lucky to visit the nursery where wildflowers are being propagated in their thousands 💞 www.wildway.info/p/wild-ingle...
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📚Publication day! Congratulations to @luciemidd.bsky.social and @prof-carolynsnell.bsky.social on the publication of their new book 'Just Climate Futures: Integrating Social Inclusion Into the Net Zero Transition’ (@brisunipress.bsky.social)
#NetZero #TransformingSociety #PublicationDay
#NetZero #TransformingSociety #PublicationDay
August 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
📚Publication day! Congratulations to @luciemidd.bsky.social and @prof-carolynsnell.bsky.social on the publication of their new book 'Just Climate Futures: Integrating Social Inclusion Into the Net Zero Transition’ (@brisunipress.bsky.social)
#NetZero #TransformingSociety #PublicationDay
#NetZero #TransformingSociety #PublicationDay
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The findings suggest:
🔹 Butterflies respond more strongly at the landscape scale, meaning larger-scale interventions may be most effective.
🔹 Multiple data sources should inform AES monitoring and evaluation.
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🔹 Butterflies respond more strongly at the landscape scale, meaning larger-scale interventions may be most effective.
🔹 Multiple data sources should inform AES monitoring and evaluation.
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Positive impact of agri-environment schemes on butterflies
UKCEH-led research, using professional surveys and data from citizen scientists, highlights the positive impact of agri-environment schemes (AES) on butterflies. This shows the importance of agri-envi...
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August 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The findings suggest:
🔹 Butterflies respond more strongly at the landscape scale, meaning larger-scale interventions may be most effective.
🔹 Multiple data sources should inform AES monitoring and evaluation.
3/
🔹 Butterflies respond more strongly at the landscape scale, meaning larger-scale interventions may be most effective.
🔹 Multiple data sources should inform AES monitoring and evaluation.
3/
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The study used multiple data sources including @ukbms.bsky.social data to assess relationships between agri-environment schemes and species abundance, richness and diversity, with butterflies in England as an example.
See our news: www.ceh.ac.uk/press/positi...
2/ #butterflies #biodiversity
See our news: www.ceh.ac.uk/press/positi...
2/ #butterflies #biodiversity
August 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The study used multiple data sources including @ukbms.bsky.social data to assess relationships between agri-environment schemes and species abundance, richness and diversity, with butterflies in England as an example.
See our news: www.ceh.ac.uk/press/positi...
2/ #butterflies #biodiversity
See our news: www.ceh.ac.uk/press/positi...
2/ #butterflies #biodiversity
🔊Calling freshwater ecologists! This is a rare opportunity to join a vibrant team of researchers
@ukceh.bsky.social Edinburgh.
Your role will shape the international response to the global decline of freshwater biodiversity including its impact on people & nature. See link for post in reply.
@ukceh.bsky.social Edinburgh.
Your role will shape the international response to the global decline of freshwater biodiversity including its impact on people & nature. See link for post in reply.
August 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🔊Calling freshwater ecologists! This is a rare opportunity to join a vibrant team of researchers
@ukceh.bsky.social Edinburgh.
Your role will shape the international response to the global decline of freshwater biodiversity including its impact on people & nature. See link for post in reply.
@ukceh.bsky.social Edinburgh.
Your role will shape the international response to the global decline of freshwater biodiversity including its impact on people & nature. See link for post in reply.