The leading scientists in the world agree that the earth is getting warmer and that most of this warming is the result of human activities. Changes to our climate will affect almost every aspect of how we live, from the type of food we grow and eat, to the wildlife that surrounds us and even where we go on holiday. This note gives a snapshot of the science Defra is funding to tackle climate change.

To predict and manage the consequences of climate change we need to measure how our climate is changing. This section explains how we use technology to build a picture of how our planet is responding to increased levels of greenhouse gases, and how we are developing powerful models to predict how our climate will change in the future.

Our changing climate will present significant challenges around the world. Science and technology will be at the heart of helping us to cope with these challenges. This section explores the projects that Defra is funding to help tackle climate change.