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Climate Evidence to Action

Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

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Frequency: 1 episode/16d. Total Eps: 4

Join host Professor John Barrett for in-depth conversations with leading experts from the University of Leeds and beyond, as they explore the latest research and analysis shaping climate change policy. Produced by the Climate Evidence Unit, this podcast dives into why evidence matters, what the evidence tells us, and how it can—and should—inform real-world action. Each episode brings fresh insights from the cutting edge of climate science, policy, and decision-making.

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Can climate action build a better economy, society and environment?

Episode 4

Monday, August 11, 2025 • Duration 54:42

The transition to a net zero economy will bring with it a vast array of impacts and opportunities that will reach across society.

But how do we ensure that negative impacts are minimised and opportunities are capitalised upon?

In this episode we find out:

The ways in which a shift to a low carbon society could boost the UK economy

What co-benefits mean and what implementing them could bring

If co-benefits could speed up change in combatting the climate crisis

Professor John Barrett speaks to Climate Evidence Unit expert Alice Garvey, and Head of Climate Services at the Met Office Professor Jason Lowe about turning climate action into an opportunity to build a more equal and prosperous nation.

See the underpinning research led by Professor Vera Trappmann here: https://justtransition.leeds.ac.uk

Find out more about us here: https://climate.leeds.ac.uk/

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What the UK public really thinks about climate change adaptation

Episode 3

Monday, June 30, 2025 • Duration 51:09

Our climate is changing around us and as we try to limit its impacts, we also need to adapt to the changes that will inevitably happen.

But there is also a lot of other change going on across the world simultaneously.

In this episode we look at the effects of those simultaneous changes and how that affects the public’s perceptions on the climate crisis.

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How the public’s perceptions of climate change have changed over the last 10 years

People’s expectations of the government and what they should be doing

What schemes and systems are working

Climate Evidence Unit expert Professor Suraje Dessai and Director of Climate Action at The Wildlife Trusts Kathryn Brown join Professor John Barrett to explore what the UK public think about adapting to the impacts of climate change, and who should be taking the lead.

Take a look at the Climate Evidence Unit analysis: A public mandate for climate change adaptation in the UK

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How is the labour government performing on climate action?

Episode 2

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 • Duration 54:17

The Labour government has been in office for almost exactly a year.

There was a lot of promise before the election about the climate crisis, but are their manifesto promises coming to fruition?

In this episode we look at:

Shifts in funding, and how that affects their promises on meeting net zero

Why economic growth outweighs climate action in some areas

The drift in policy from climate to other areas

Why the climate crisis is not seen as a political driver

What’s to be done about changing perceptions in Westminster

Professor John Barrett is joined by Dr Sean McDaniel who has recently published a series on what to expect from the new Labour administration in relation to climate action. They are also joined by Holly Brazier Tope, Deputy Director of Politics at the influential think tank, Green Alliance, who offers personal insights into directly working with politicians on creating a compelling narrative to address the climate crisis.

Find out more about us here: https://climate.leeds.ac.uk/

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Could more targets equal lower emissions?

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025 • Duration 49:26

We hear a lot about emissions targets when it comes to climate change – but are more of them needed and what effect do they actually have?

In this episode we discover:

What research shows us about how well emissions targets are working

If 'net zero' is a useful term for us still to be using

How we involve the public more in climate decisions

Professor John Barrett is joined by Climate Evidence Unit expert Sam Betts-Davies, and Professor in Energy & Climate Governance at Lancaster University and adviser to the UK Climate Change Committee, Becky Willis, to discuss whether additional emissions targets could keep the UK on track to meet its climate commitments.

Read the Climate Evidence Unit report: Targets for effective climate mitigation governance in the UK

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