Getting Yorkshire to net zero
Regional leaders and organisations must work ever more closely to achieve net zero in Yorkshire and the Humber. That is the shared view of University of Leeds Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk, West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin, and key Leeds climate researchers and practitioners, Professors Piers Forster and Andy Gouldson. During a panel discussion in the University's Great Hall this week and ahead of COP27, the speakers explored both the challenges faced by, and the progress made within, the region towards tackling its carbon footprint and how those in power can share their resources to help the region achieve net zero emissions. Topics included the economic and pollutive burden of fuel consumption; plans for a mass-transit system; and what can be done on an individual level such as cycling, taking public transport and eating less meat. If there's ever a topic where it's so clear that we need to work with young people, it is climate change. Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk Professor Buitendijk said: "I am very pleased that the University of Leeds is able to play its part in this global, national and regional issue - which we can only solve if we are working together. "The University strategy - Universal Values, Global Change - and the UN Sustainable Development Goals are at the heart of everything we are trying to achieve.
