Episode description

Ruth Bookbinder, a PhD researcher at the University of Leeds, in the UK, talks to Professor Anna Mdee and Dr Katy Roelich about their research studying the University of Leeds' transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Their project aims to create a theory of change that can also help other institutions respond to the climate crisis. They discuss some of their key findings, including the barriers and opportunities to changing complex institutions - at the University of Leeds and beyond.

This episode was produced for Climactic with assistance from Simon Moore.

Professor Anna Mdee is Professor in the Politics of Global Development at the University of Leeds.

Dr Katy Roelich is Associate Professor at the University of Leeds.

Ruth Bookbinder is a PhD researcher in the School of Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds.

For questions or comments about the show and the research contact R.I.Bookbinder@leeds.ac.uk        

Find out more about the work of the Priestley International Centre for Climate, based at the University of Leeds, on their website or follow them on Twitter: @PriestleyCentre.

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