Land is a vital resource. It supports both natural ecosystems and the development of sustainable economies. As populations and human activity have risen, so has the need to manage land effectively.

Without doing so, we become more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Threats such as food security, poverty and the reduced availability of clean water increase.

LEEP helps leaders, businesses and communities anticipate and address these issues by putting the natural environment at the heart of their decision-making.

Its research in this field has been published in top journals. And its work has generated real-world impact for businesses, governments and policymakers.

Find out how LEEP is 'Evolving environmental economics for everyone'. 

** We have a number of fully-funded PhD studentships for entry in September 2025 within the UNRISK NERC Centre for Doctoral Training partnership (closing date 13 January 2025) - find out more here**