DEFRA Research Development and Evidence Framework Research (2021-2024)
The CCRI are currently involved in an on-going series of themed research projects under the DEFRA Research and Experimental Development (R&D) Framework.
Cluster | Land, Water and Ocean Environments
Re-evaluating the sensitivity of habitats to climate change
This Natural England funded project took place over three months in early 2022, and enabled Chris Short and Dr Phil Staddon to produce a rigorous assessment of the sensitivity of habitats in Britain to climate change. The assessment will be based on consultations with habitat and climate change experts.
CCRI to join European network of research institutes
The CCRI is to join 'Alternet', a collaborative network of leading European research institutes.
CCRI evidence referenced in Government Committee Report
The work of numerous researchers in the CCRI has been referenced in a new report published today by the House of Lords Land Use Committee.
British Academy publishes ‘Climathon’ project outputs
The British Academy has now published the outputs from its 'Shared Understandings of a Sustainable Future research programme', under which the 'Rural Climathons' research project was funded.
New SoilPlastic App for citizens, students and farmers
To coincide with World Soil Day, a new SoilPlastic App is available for citizens, students and farmers which will help scientists understand how much plastic ends up in soils.
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.
Major study exploring attitudes towards cattle and badger vaccination published
A new study, led by researchers from CCRI, explores farmer and stakeholder attitudes towards vaccinating cattle and badgers against bovine tuberculosis.
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.