From the macro to the micro: analysis from the IES

Joseph Lewis
Article
March 2024
autumn woodlands

This article is taken from 'Transforming the planet: Our vision for the future of environmental science', which sets out a vision for the role of environmental science in facilitating the transition to a sustainable society.


That vision is one where environmental scientists help people to...

Ethny Childs
Article
February 2024
View of the ocean from below with a light source coming from above

As part of our UN Ocean Decade endorsed #IESTurningTheTide project, we have been exploring topical issues related to marine conservation and restoration and the sustainable blue economy through dedicated events and online articles. As part of our blue economy theme, we held a forum ...

Joe Perry
Webinars
February 2024

When we imagine the Scottish Highlands, the vision we hold is one of snow-topped mountains, ancient woodlands and vast peatlands. The Highland coastline and its communities are often forgotten; however, they urgently need our attention as they struggle at the coalface of a changing climate....

Christopher Brodie
Webinars
February 2024

Isotope fingerprints in the natural environment are powerful tracers and give insights to spatiotemporal processes in nature. This webinar explored basic principles in stable isotopes and examples of how they can trace biogeochemical processes. During the webinar, Christopher explained how light...

Joseph Lewis
Article
February 2024
happy hedgehog in restored habitat

This article is taken from 'Transforming the planet: Our vision for the future of environmental science', which sets out a vision for the role of environmental science in facilitating the transition to a sustainable society.


That vision is one where environmental scientists help people to...

Gerald Midgley
Webinars
February 2024
View of sunset over snowy field in woods

We are increasingly facing ‘wicked problems’. While traditional scientific, policy and management approaches can make useful contributions, we need something in addition to these if we want to address more of the complexity and conflict associated with wicked problems. Systems thinking can help...

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