Tyndall Centre

What Tyndall Centre does

Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research is a UK-based interdisciplinary climate change research partnership headquartered at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich. Founded in 2000, it operates as a unique multi-university consortium spanning UEA, the University of Manchester, Newcastle University, the University of Southampton, and Fudan University (Shanghai), supported by additional affiliations such as the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST). The Centre brings together more than 300 researchers across scientific, engineering, social, natural sciences and economic disciplines to produce evidence-based research on climate impacts, adaptation, emissions reduction pathways, and climate governance. It organises its work around four research themes: Accelerating Social Change, Catalysing Adaptation and Resilience, Achieving Health and Wellbeing through Climate Action, and Reaching Zero Emissions.

Core technical outputs include proprietary domain modelling tools — the Tyndall Coastal Simulator (awarded the 2012 Lloyd's Risk Prize), the Urban Integrated Assessment Facility (UIAF), and the DIVA Model for Dynamic Interactive Vulnerability Assessment — alongside a searchable publications database of more than 6,346 entries and multimedia dissemination via Tyndall Talks podcast, YouTube channel, and an annual conference series. Research is directed primarily at international, national and local government policymakers, academic researchers, and industry/civil society stakeholders.

The Centre operates on a non-commercial, grant-funded model. From 2000 to 2010 it received £19m in core funding from three UK research councils (NERC, EPSRC, ESRC); partners continue to receive several million pounds per year in project funding from public bodies (UK Government, EU Horizon 2020, British Academy, Royal Academy) and private consultations. Research outputs are provided freely to inform climate policy rather than sold as products. The Tyndall name is a registered trademark of the University of East Anglia, and the Centre is governed by a Council of partner representatives with annual Assembly meetings shaping strategic direction. Leadership comprises Director Professor Andrew Jordan and Executive Director Asher Minns.

Name

Tyndall Centre

Legal name

The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research

Website

https://tyndall.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research is a UK multi-university partnership headquartered at the University of East Anglia that conducts interdisciplinary climate change research. Founded in 2000, it serves policymakers, academics and civil society with evidence-based research across emissions, adaptation, health and social change themes.

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Product category

Climate Research Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPAIAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA), Climate Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPADALAD), Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

Keywords

• Climate change research
• Interdisciplinary research
• Climate policy analysis
• Emissions reduction pathways
• Climate impact assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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B2B

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Research Council Core Funding: From 2000 to 2010, received £19m core funding from Natural Environment Research Council, Engineering and Physical Science Research Council, and Economic and Social Research Council
2. Project Funding: Partners receive several million per year in project funding from public and private consultations on climate change response

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Core offering

The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research is a university partnership that conducts interdisciplinary climate change research, bringing together scientists, engineers, economists and social scientists to produce evidence on emissions reduction pathways, climate impacts and adaptation, and to inform climate governance and policymaking. It does not sell commercial products or services; instead it disseminates research through a publications database, podcasts, videos, policy submissions and public events, and is supported by research council grants and project-based public and private funding.

Product overview

The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research is a university partnership research institution (not a commercial product company) that provides climate change research, publications, and academic resources. Its primary offerings include a searchable publications database (6,346+ entries), the Tyndall Talks video series of public seminars and COP exhibits, the Tyndall Talks podcast series available on major platforms, the Tyndall Early Career Network (TECN) supporting researcher development, and a portfolio of climate research projects. The Centre operates as a network of over 300 researchers across UK universities, focused on four research themes: Accelerating Social Change, Catalysing Adaptation and Resilience, Achieving Health and Wellbeing through Climate Action, and Reaching Zero Emissions.

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Products and services

• Research Publications Database A searchable online database containing more than 6,346 academic publications by Tyndall Centre researchers, covering climate change mitigation, adaptation, and policy research. It is provided free of charge to support climate policy and academic use.
• Tyndall Talks Podcast Series Podcast series exploring climate science, climate policies and sustainability topics, distributed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. Provided free to inform public engagement with climate evidence.
• Tyndall Talks Video Series Video repository of public seminars, conference presentations and COP exhibits covering climate science, policy and research findings, hosted on the Tyndall Centre website and YouTube channel.
• Tyndall Early Career Network (TECN) Network connecting early-career researchers (MPhil, PhD and contract researchers) across Tyndall Centre partner institutions, providing collaboration opportunities, skill development and career support.
• Climate Research Projects Portfolio Portfolio of climate change research projects spanning adaptation, mitigation, health and wellbeing, and social transition themes, delivered across multiple international collaborations and partner institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced active fires by 22.7% in Brazil's indigenous lands under Federal Brigades Program
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University of East Anglia (UEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Headquarters of Tyndall Centre, hosts the Director and Executive Director, membership spans Sciences and Social Sciences faculties. Founded as the initial host institution in 2000.
• University of ManchestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in the School of Engineering, connects with colleagues across the university including Manchester Business School. Home to Director Tyndall Manchester.
• Newcastle UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in the School of Engineering with researchers in Water and Geospatial Engineering research groups. Home to Director Tyndall Newcastle.
• University of SouthamptoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch-intensive university and founding member of the Russell Group, ranked 12th in UK and 81st globally.
• Fudan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership representing active research collaboration between Fudan University and Tyndall Centre UK. Purpose is to integrate excellent research capabilities.
• Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner£5 million research centre funded by Economic and Social Research Council exploring how society can live differently to achieve rapid emissions cuts.
• GCRF Water Security HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyndall Newcastle researchers participate in the Global Challenges Research Fund Water Security Hub.
• University of BathmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead institution for £3.83m programme to help people take climate action, involving UEA and other partners.
• British AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for Recovery with Dignity project on post-disaster recovery experiences in India.

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Direct peers

• Met Office Hadley Centre: UK-based climate science centre producing evidence for IPCC, government, and adaptation planning. Operates in the same UK policy-research ecosystem as Tyndall and is a natural complement/competitor for UK climate research funding.
• Stockholm Resilience Centre: Interdisciplinary research centre focused on resilience and sustainability science, blending social and natural sciences. Directly comparable to Tyndall in its university-affiliated partnership model and policy-relevant mission.
• Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment (University of Oxford): Oxford-based research and teaching hub on climate, energy, and environmental finance. Comparable to Tyndall as a university-anchored climate research centre informing business and policy decisions.
• Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK): Leading European interdisciplinary climate research institute. PIK and Tyndall both operate as flagship national climate research centres integrating natural and social sciences to inform policy, making them the closest structural peer.
• Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment (LSE): LSE-based institute generating climate policy and economics research. Directly comparable in producing peer-reviewed, policy-relevant research for UK and international climate governance debates.

Emerging players

• Carbon Brief: UK-based climate science and policy website publishing explainers and analysis. Partially overlaps Tyndall's public engagement and policy communication function via Tyndall Talks podcasts and publications.
• Climate Bonds Initiative: Organisation mobilising capital for climate solutions through standards and verification. Overlaps Tyndall's emissions and finance research themes, particularly Reaching Zero Emissions.
• Climate Action Tracker (Climate Analytics): Independent science-based assessment tracking government climate pledges and policies. Comparable in producing evidence-based evaluations of national climate commitments, a core use case for Tyndall's research.

Broad incumbents

• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project): Global disclosure system for environmental impact used by investors and companies. Comparable as a large, established operator in climate data and corporate reporting — a segment adjacent to Tyndall's climate-and-business segment.
• IIASA (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis): International research institute conducting systems analysis on climate, energy, and sustainability. Comparable in scale and interdisciplinary mission, with a stronger global footprint than Tyndall.

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Key risks6 records

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