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University of Leeds AI-based environmental forecasting community
The University of Leeds is a leading centre for research and innovation in the use of machine-learning and artificial intelligence (AI) for environmental prediction. Our research brings together specialists across the university including the School of Earth and Environment, the School of Computing and the School of Mathematics. We work to bring together our understanding of environmental systems with innovation in data science, to create accurate and useful prediction models. We work on atmospheric prediction, from hours to months, and on prediction of environmental systems such as crops and natural vegetation.
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News from across the group's projects
Leeds team to be part of the UK's new Multi-Hazard Research Network (MHRN)
An interdisciplinary team at the University of Leeds is part of the UK's new Multi-Hazard Research Network (MHRN), recently announced by FCDO: The Leeds team, led by Doug Parker, includes scientists and social scientists from SEES, the School of Mathematics and the School of Civil Engineering. We will conduct research on natural hazards, including floods,...
AI forecasting strengthens climate resilience
Researchers are harnessing the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance weather prediction and improve climate resilience and food security in West Africa. Project Cumulus is funded by the Gates Foundation and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The University of Leeds will work alongside the Alan Turing Institute and a consortium of partners to co-design a more accurate...
Early Warning Project to Bolster Energy Sector Resilience
The Early Warnings for Energy (EW4Energy) project has kicked off with an all-project meeting in Kumasi, Ghana. The project seeks to improve Ghana’s ability to predict short-term, high-impact weather events such as storms and lightning that disrupt the energy sector, and to develop data-driven tools that will strengthen infrastructure and disaster response. Led by the...
Blog Posts
WISER-EWSA mentioned in latest WMO EW4All publication
Early Warnings for All in Focus WMO released a new publication on Early Warning for All (EW4All) today (20 October 2025), the WISER-EWSA project is...
WISER-EWSA Extended Testbed
WISER-EWSA Project Extended Testbed in Southern Africa Extreme weather in southern Africa causes significant damage and puts many lives at risk each year. The Weather...
IndabaX Madagascar 2024
Empowering AI Solutions for Local Challenges with a Storm Nowcasting Hackathon Young African scientists have been able to create innovative new weather prediction tools in...