Earlier this year a landmark decision was made when a nine-year-old girl become the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as a cause of death. Ella Kissi-Debrah “died of asthma contributed to by exposure to excessive air...
In the run-up to COP26, the IES has been hosting a number of discussions and events exploring six key themes in our STAGES on the road to COP26.
Our third theme was on adaptation, and in particular, the fundamental role of nature-based solutions in meeting climate ambitions,...
Aspects of the coastal and marine environment are in decline and we are causing irreversible damage to marine biodiversity and a loss of natural capital. This is despite previous efforts to maintain and restore species and habitats. The Marine Pioneer was developed to test innovative...
Soil health is often forgotten about as a hidden resource beneath our feet and yet it provides many benefits for nature, people and climate. There are various nature-based solutions we can promote to better support soil health and to improve ongoing issues such as loss of organic...
This webinar provides a brief overview of what is meant by ‘just transition’, where the idea came from, and how it relates to nature-based solutions and climate action. The webinar draws on the experience from the Centre for Climate Justice and Glasgow Caledonian University’s research...
In this webinar, Davide Pascarella considers the implications of the Environment Bill on local governments' regulatory framework around Smoke Control Areas.
Davide explores and highlights the impact of policy decisions and the real-world delivery of initiatives to tackle the...
Researchers, professionals and members of the IES team provide in depth analysis of news stories, topical issues and emerging science.
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