Evaluation of the Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF)
In December 2013, the CCRI and Ricardo-AEA (a global sustainability consultancy) were awarded a three-year research contract to evaluate the Rural Community Energy Fund.
Completed research projects
View completed research projects carried out by CCRI.
Assessment of the Social Return on Investment (SROI) of Axes 1 and 3 of the Rural Development Programme for England
Defra commissioned the CCRI to undertake an assessment of the social return on the investment of axes 1 and 3 of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).
Forgotten landscape project feasibility study and business plan
The purpose of the programme was the protection of industrial heritage, which is reflected in its designation as a World Heritage Site.
Developing a Framework for a Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) Scheme in the Cotswolds
The purpose of this one year project was to develop a framework for the implementation of a Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) scheme within the Cotswold catchment.
VALERIE (VALorising European Research for Innovation in agriculturE and forestry)
This four-year project, completed in 2017, concerned research to underpin innovation in the agri-rural sector.
Climate change and the historic environment of Wales
This project explored the direct impacts of climate change on the historic environment of Wales.
Evaluation of the Commons Development Officer role under Glastir in Wales
Chris Short and Nick Lewis of the CCRI, in collaboration with Sion Brackenbury of Commons Vision, undertook an evaluation of the role played by Commons Development Officers (CDO) in Glastir.
A review of environmental benefits supplied by agri-environment schemes
This project aimed to provide a comprehensive review of the evidence for the provision of environmental benefits by UK agri-environment schemes.
Estimating the Incidental Socio-Economic Impacts of Environmental Stewardship
The Countryside and Community Research Institute produced a report on the Incidental Socio-Economic Benefits of Environmental Stewardship (ES) for Defra in March 2010.