Cluster | Land, Water and Ocean Environments

A series of sketches and drawings concerning climate problems and solutions pertaining to the Cotswolds

Cotswold Climathon

The Cotswold Climathon took place at the end of September over two days at the Royal Agriculture University.

Silhouette of four trees at sunset

The Fantastic Four

Four new knowledge exchange projects receive a share of £500,000 to boost the impact of the Future of UK Treescapes Programme.

A microphone in a field

Matt Reed and Pippa Simmonds record Podcast

CCRI Director Matt Reed and PhD student Pippa Simmonds have recently recorded a Podcast for the 'People Place and Nature Podcast' entitled 'Farming, Sustainability, and the Food Cycle'.

Swans swimming on Keuka Lake. Hills in the background.

Reflections in the water

John Powell considers the action taken to address perceived declines in lake water quality across the Finger Lakes region, and the lessons that can be learned for how to tackle difficult and integrated environmental problems that cross administrative boundaries.

Parchment roll and statute book from the house of commons library

On being civil while serving

John Powell reflects on his time as part of the Defra Bill Team that helped to design the Commons Act of 2006, and the need for good working relationships at the heart of government in order to effectively address complex policy issues.

A wintery view of Brasov in Romania

Journeys of change

FARMWELL is a European Thematic Network project funded by Horizon 2020 exploring social innovations that have capacity to improve farmer wellbeing . Recently a CCRI team attended a meeting with project partners in Brașov, Romania.