How do people interpret and engage with different messages regarding cost of living increases and net zero transitions? Two University of Leeds academics ran discussion groups with citizens from economically disadvantaged communities, disabled and minority ethnic groups in Leeds and Halifax and shared their findings with the Leeds Climate Commission.
In the five years since the launch of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1, the scheme's interventions have protected 3,000 residential properties, 500 businesses and 22,000 jobs from flooding.
Read about the success of the scheme, find out about Phase 2 and what you can do to protect your property.
Leeds City Council is once again encouraging residents to get involved in an annual seed collection to help with the ambitious target of planting 5.8m trees over 25 years across the city.
In a bid to tackle the climate emergency, people of all ages are being asked to get involved with the Seed Collection 2022 programme, which is running throughout autumn for the third year.
Five flags are now being flown in the city’s major parks in Temple Newsam, Roundhay, Middleton, Golden Acre and Kirkstall to celebrate Leeds’ recognition as a Tree City of the World. The international accolade recognises Leeds’ commitment to caring for its trees and woodland.
The Council are now looking for organisations anywhere in Leeds who want to find out more about this policy to share their views and heat usage information by completing a short online survey which can be accessed via the virtual engagement room.
Meanwood Valley Partnership are running a series of business engagement workshops over the summer to kick-start a new project: Greenwood!
Greenwood is a project run by Meanwood Valley Partnership, as climate change was identified as a key priority within the 2030 Vision for Meanwood project. Researchers from the University of Leeds are supporting the process (funded by the Leeds Institute of Social Sciences).
A University of Leeds public engagement event on 7 May has provided an opportunity for researchers to understand how children and adults view climate solutions.
Members of the team from Leeds Climate Commission joined University of Leeds colleagues for Be Curious, the University’s annual research open event, which showcases how research at Leeds is making a difference to people’s lives.
On 30 September, Leeds, Bradford and Hull local authorities launched a Virtual Citizen Discussion on Climate Change Policies in the North.
Residents are invited to share their ideas on how the city councils can best respond to climate change. The platform will be running throughout October and November 2021 for residents to continue contributing to discussions.
