Climate change is a defining issue for our time. The study of Earth’s climate and ecology provides crucial insights into the functioning of the natural world and the impacts human activities have upon it. The geological record details Earth’s varied climate history, which is highly relevant to understanding how it may change in the future.
Understanding both is essential for developing current and future strategies to mitigate climate change, conserve biodiversity, and ensure the health and sustainability of Earth’s ecosystems for future generations.
The climate & ecology theme is led by Dr Stephen Grimes.
Our statement on climate change 2020
See our latest statement on climate change including an up to date assessment and detail on what the resulting records of past climate can tell us about future climate change, with a particular focus on ancient CO2-driven warming.
