RECARE
RECARE was a multidisciplinary research project of 27 different organisations that assessed the threats to Europe's soils and identified innovative solutions to prevent further soil degradation.
Theme | Sustainable transitions
Investigating the impact of proposed CAP reforms on farmers’ behaviour
The CCRI worked with ADAS on a research project for Defra which explored stakeholder views on possible responses to CAP measures by farmers in England and to identify possible risks for implementation of the CAP reforms in England.
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.
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.
Examining the impact of partial and full decoupling of CAP pillar 1 support in the EU IPA Programming and Project Preparation Facility
This project sought to identify the impact of full decoupling of CAP on the agricultural sector, the livestock supply chain and meat processing industries in the UK