From the macro to the micro: analysis from the IES

Joseph Lewis, Sarah Ridgeon and Sarah Garry
Blog
November 2022
photo of agricultural degradation of soils on the South Downs by Robert Earl CEnv

Soils play a fundamental role in the social and natural world. Depending on whether we curate soil health or ignore the potential of soils, we can produce massive benefits or risk significant harm.


As COP27 reflects on agriculture and adaptation, soils must play a crucial part in those...

Ethny Childs
Blog
November 2022

The fifth day of COP27 is themed around decarbonisation, with a focus on highlighting how different sectors are decarbonising and the new technology that can support a net zero trajectory. 


The transition to a net zero future will require transformative change across all parts of...

Rebecca Finbow
Article
November 2022

And learn about the actions that inspire them


As it is COP27 Youth and Future Generations themed day, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of fifteen new student ambassadors from eleven of our accredited institutions. 


Our Student Ambassadors will...

Ethny Childs
Blog
November 2022

The fourth day of COP27 is focused on science and the central role that science and scientists play in climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience. Scientists have been at the forefront of understanding the causes and impacts of climate change, and scientific knowledge and practice will be...

Ethny Childs
Blog
November 2022

Climate finance is a key issue being discussed at this year’s climate conference: COP27. It refers to financing used for climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as the loss and damage from climate change impacts. It can be sourced from a number of areas (public and private), using...

Katy Hill and Paul Buckley
Webinars
November 2022

The ocean and the climate are inextricably linked and anthropogenic climate change is having profound impacts on the marine environment. This forum explores the impact of climate change on the ocean to date, how it is measured and the role of the ocean in climate adaptation. ...

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