CCRI: enabling people and soil to look after each other
On World Soil Day 2025 [5 December], we spotlight CCRI’s four EU research projects dedicated to improving soil health.
Devolution offers a new opportunity to deliver affordable homes in rural England – new CCRI study
New research from CCRI shows how England’s devolution programme could unlock the delivery of affordable homes in rural communities.
New Toolkit helps turn rural climate ambitions into community-driven action
CCRI's new resource enables local authorities and environmental groups to organise community events that generate workable climate change solutions.
Integrating Local Authority Climate Policies
A series of new recommendations published by University of Gloucestershire set out how councils across the county can support critical reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from the food and farming sectors.
PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET – Understanding causes of under-grazing to help address barriers to AES uptake
About the research The Land Use Consultants (LUC), in partnership with the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) at the University of Gloucestershire (referred to as ‘the contractors’) has been asked to seek the views of farmers, land managers, advisers…
A tribute to Professor Nigel Curry
It is with great sadness that founder of the CCRI, Professor Nigel Curry died on October 25th.
CCRI Publication Successes – Autumn 2025
Find details of the latest CCRI publications including details of an open access book which includes multiple chapters from CCRI authors.
New report details how libraries help communities connect with nature
A new report published to mark Green Libraries Week, highlights how they can help communities connect with nature.
CCRI Winter School 2026 – Call for Papers
The annual CCRI Winter School will take place on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th March 2026 and is inviting paper submissions on the theme of Embracing creativity in social and environmental research.