RUSTIK – Rural Sustainability Transitions through Integration of Knowledge for improved policy processes
A four-year collaborative Horizon Europe project aimed at improving knowledge exchange between rural businesses and communities across Europe.
Current research projects
The CCRI is currently working on the following projects funded by the EU research programmes, UK Government and others.
Evaluating the contribution of Fisheries Management Plans Toward Ocean Sustainability
This project will involve an independent, process, impact and value for money evaluation of the FMP programme and of the development and implementation of FMPs in England and FMPs jointly delivered by England and Wales.
Land Use Platform A Holistic Assessment of Agriculture and Land Use Strategies to Achieve Net Zero
This study aimed to identify current evidence in the land use and agricultural sectors, and evidence gaps in order to frame and develop a much larger programme of research.
Resurvey research project – Natural England
A three-year monitoring project will assess how HLS and CS agreements contribute toward environmental outcomes across multiple scheme objectives.
Natural England Monitoring & Evaluation Framework Research (2012-2025)
Since 2012, the CCRI has been involved in an on-going series of themed research projects aimed at supporting the development and implementation of Natural England’s agri-environment schemes.
SPRINT (Sustainable Plant Protection Transition: A Global Health Approach)
The CCRI is a member of this 28 partner Horizon 2020 funded project which runs for 5-years from September 2020.
National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) aims to realise a step change in innovation and unlock potential in the UK’s rural economies.
COVID-19 and Food Systems – Database
In response to the pandemic, we've been collating extensive coverage on how food systems both in the UK and globally have been affected.