Prof of Climate Change Adaptation @SEELeeds and Deputy Director for Policy Engagement @PriestleyCentre. Research on climate science, risk and decision-making

University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Joined May 2010
🚨 In case you missed it, applications for #Chevening Scholarships are now open! To help you apply, we've put together step-by-step guidance on our new application system and answered your most frequently asked questions ✅ Find out how to apply: chevening.org/resource-hub/g…
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Suraje Dessai retweeted
⭐️Do you want to join the ASPECT team?⭐️ The @UniversityLeeds is looking for a Research Fellow in Quantitative Social Science for Climate Services, to work in the ASPECT project. Deadline: 15 July ⏩For more information, visit: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.asp…
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Come and work with us on climate services and climate change adaptation. One week left to apply. 👇 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.asp… @Andrea_L_Taylor @ASPECT_project
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow in Quantitative Social Science for Climate Services Deadline 15 July. Work with us to increase the usability of novel seasonal to decadal climate information for adaptation and resilience to future climate risk.
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The countdown is on! ⏳ There’s only one month to go until #Chevening applications open! Are you ready to study in the UK with a fully funded scholarship from Chevening? Start preparing your application today: chevening.org/guidance #ChooseChevening #MyCheveningJourney
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow in Quantitative Social Science for Climate Services Deadline 15 July. Work with us to increase the usability of novel seasonal to decadal climate information for adaptation and resilience to future climate risk.
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🌳🐿️ Adopted! EU Environment Ministers just validated the trilogue agreement on the #NatureRestoration Law. This is the final step before this law can enter into force. ➡️ More soon in the @EUCouncil press release. #EU2024BE
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In the report 'Towards EU climate neutrality: progress, policy gaps and opportunities’, the @esabcc_eu issued 13 key policy recommendations to advance the #EU’s transition towards #climate neutrality. As EU heads of state and governments shortly will decide on the EU’s strategic priorities for the next policy term, these recommendations remain highly relevant. “This term will be a defining moment for European policymakers. Decisions made in the coming years will be immensely important for current and future generations, and staying the course on the EU’s climate objectives is more crucial than ever. To deliver on its ambition and commitments by 2050, the EU must first and foremost ensure rapid and effective implementation of the legislative package adopted to reach the EU’s 55% emission reduction target by 2030, and adopt a milestone target for 2040 that is both fair and feasible,” says Ottmar Edenhofer, Chair of the Advisory Board. Recommendations and summary of the report are now accessible in eight EU languages: climate-advisory-board.europ…
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Professor Suraje Dessai (@sdessai) collaborates with @UniOfHull on the new, pioneering COAST-R network. The network will support health, economies and climate resilience in coastal communities across the UK. Read more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news…
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More details of our Programme available here: lnkd.in/eQwcKRuJ Come and join us!
✨ Join us to celebrate the launch of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures ✨ Meet the experts behind the research and get hands on with some of the climate innovations! 🗓️ Thursday 20 June ⏰ 4pm - 6:30pm 🎟️ Registration essential RSVP by 7 June 👇 priestleycentrerelaunch.rsvp…
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Climate adaptation, agriculture and energy expert vacancies @esabcc_eu
Seeking climate experts to support the @esabcc_eu . Are you passionate about climate action and thrive in a multicultural environment? The Secretariat to the #EU #Climate Advisory Board is looking for candidates experienced in climate #scenarios, #policy, and #economic analysis within #energy, #agriculture, or climate #adaptation. Find more info about the vacant positions and how to apply here: climate-advisory-board.europ…
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Seeking climate experts to support the @esabcc_eu . Are you passionate about climate action and thrive in a multicultural environment? The Secretariat to the #EU #Climate Advisory Board is looking for candidates experienced in climate #scenarios, #policy, and #economic analysis within #energy, #agriculture, or climate #adaptation. Find more info about the vacant positions and how to apply here: climate-advisory-board.europ…
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Pleased to see this coming out last week! “The role of repowering India's ageing wind farms in achieving net-zero ambitions” iopscience.iop.org/article/1… With many thanks to coauthors @acmaycock @sdessai @drtroc (1/4)
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Suraje Dessai retweeted
⚠️Is your sector & organisation sensitive to climate or weather? ASPECT has just launched a SURVEY on how climate information can help organisations' adaptation to the changing climate! ✍️Participate here: leedsubs.eu.qualtrics.com/jf… 📜More info: aspect-project.eu/aspect-sur…
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Suraje Dessai retweeted
🚨Attention organisations! Only 2 weeks left to apply to become an ASPECT Super User. 🌍Apply to work with experts, access novel climate services, and co-produce prediction information for #climateresilience and #extremeweather. 🚀Apply now! aspect-project.eu/competitio…
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Suraje Dessai retweeted
Storm Hans is due to bring extremely dangerous conditions to Norway, Sweden, Poland, Germany and the Low Countries. Helen Willetts has the latest details. #StormHans
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Yesterday, @ecmwf @CopernicusECMWF jointly with @WMO published a statements on the recent climate based on data that @CopernicusEU @defis_eu @european make openly and freely available to anyone to use. These were then picked up by @UN secretary general @antonioguterres. 1/n
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