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Yorkshire iCASP - University of Leeds
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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.
2/2 Inundated is upstairs in the Brewery Tap pub near Leeds train station, LS1 5DL.

Book your ticket www.ticketsource.co.uk/icasp/t-xmpp...

It's about facing the flood together: an acclaimed interactive performance that grapples with themes of climate resilience and collective responsibility.
November 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
2/2 However, as many of the flood groups are often run by volunteers, they can face significant challenges and need more State support.

Findings in this paper link nicely with the very recent UK Parliamentary report on Flood Resilience which has a strong focus on supporting Flood Groups as well.
November 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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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-...
Mapping the wilderness | Research and innovation at Leeds
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October 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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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...
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
2/2 Prof McDowell will talk about his 'Nature' article - Monitoring to detect changes in water quality to meet policy objectives.

His work has been used in policy & industry guidelines that have helped to improve water quality. This webinar is part of UK Freshwater Quality Programme series.
September 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
2/2 Flood incidents are now more frequent & have a big impact on the mental health of households. This West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme project will help communities recover more quickly.
West Yorks residents who've been flooded or are at risk of flooding pls do the survey bit.ly/47jUGRt
September 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM