What Works in Environmental Citizen Science?
CCRI researchers have drawn important lessons from a national collaborative river health monitoring programme, that could help ensure the success of other citizen science initiatives.
Research projects
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The impact of devolution on affordable rural housing delivery – key risks and opportunities
Funded by the Rural Housing Network (RHN), this research study will consider the impact of the government’s English Devolution programme on the delivery of affordable rural housing
FoodCop: Food Systems Transformation Startup Villages Bioeconomy Community of Practice
researchers are collaborating with partners from nine European countries on an international project to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability within rural communities.
Integrating Local Authority Climate Policies
University of Gloucestershire is working with public sector partners and the farming industry to identify and implement actions which can support positive changes to what we eat and how we farm in the county, to help the UK meet its net zero targets.
Resilience Of The Rural Electricity Network To Meet Net Zero Impacts
The research culminated in a report that revealed the significant barriers facing rural households in the transition to low-carbon heating and electrification.
Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership
Funded by UK Research and Innovation, researchers and policymakers will work with communities from across rural Wales to explore innovative solutions to a range of major challenges faced by rural communities.
FoodCoP: Strengthening Regional Collaboration to Transform Food Systems
Last month the 'FoodCoP' project officially launched in Fundão, Portugal, marking the beginning of an exciting new initiative to transform rural food systems across Europe.
Monitoring & Evaluation for Culture Nature England Project
This work will engage with project leaders and partners, library staff, and audiences to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the Culture Nature England project, rich in insights and inclusive of diverse perspectives.
Evidence Enquiry for Wellbeing and Heritage
This review will cover a five-year span, capturing completed and ongoing projects from universities, research institutions, heritage associations, government bodies, and charities. By focusing on both published research and emerging initiatives, the project aims to provide a forward-looking picture that reflects the latest trends in the field.