Measuring change enables us better target action to secure a healthy environment and support our rural communities and economies. It also helps us to evaluate the effectiveness of those actions. As well as meeting legislative and policy commitments to report on the state of our environment, both domestically and internationally.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
The UK faces significant challenges in the 21st century due to mounting pressure on air and soil quality, water and food security, and the conservation of biodiversity. To provide effective solutions to these problems a ...
Funded by: NERC
Lead research organisation: NERC CEH (Up to 30.11.2019)
The project aims to understand the status and dynamics of environmental assets in the UK, which aligns with the question's focus on understanding how drivers interact in the UK and globally.
Nature-based solutions (NbS*) are responses to societal challenges that involve working with nature to deliver benefits for both people and biodiversity. They include protecting existing ecosystems, restoring degraded ec...
Funded by: NERC
Lead research organisation: UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
The project addresses the drivers of declines in nature and the impacts of UK activities, and the authors have the necessary expertise.
Ecosystems provide a number of benefits to people, including food and timber production, areas for recreation, pollination of crops, fresh water, and the storage of carbon, which can help reduce the risk of climate chang...
Funded by: NERC
Lead research organisation: Bournemouth University
The project studies the consequences of tipping points in lowland agricultural landscapes, which is partially relevant to understanding the impacts of UK activities on nature.