What is the environmental impact of our estates, what works in reducing their impact (when, where and why) and which adaptations are needed for our future climate?
Background
This theme reflects the importance of DfE's physical estates, not just to delivery of the Opportunity Mission but also in relation to health and the Clean Energy Mission.
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Next steps
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Landscaped Estates of the 1800s: Designs on the Future'
Collaborating projects: i. 'Bringing Landscape to Life: Environmental Histories at Sheringham Park, 1812-2012' (Daniels P-I, Veale PDRA; Partner Organisation, National Trust) ii. 'The Invisible College: Creating Commun...
Funded by: AHRC
Why might this be relevant?
Partially answers the question by exploring environmental change in historic estate landscapes.
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UK Status, Change and Projections of the Environment (UK-SCaPE)
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
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses the environmental impact of UK estates and provides solutions for reducing their impact, aligning with the question's focus on environmental impact and adaptations for future climate.
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Programme Coordination Team, Landscape Decisions - Towards a new framework for using land assets
The Strategic Priority Fund (SPF) programme 'Landscape Decisions: towards a new framework for using land assets' is delivering a new framework for land management decisions. It draws on social science, economics, natural...
Funded by: UKRI
Why might this be relevant?
Fully answers the question by focusing on delivering a new framework for land management decisions to address environmental challenges.