Determining the performance of large biofiltration cells in treating contaminated runoff from a slum settlement and its reuse for urban food production South Africa
This project will determine the ability of purpose-built, large-scale biofiltration cells downstream from a large informal settlement to treat contaminated runoff resulting from dysfunctional sanitation and limited urban drainage infrastructure.
Exploring the Impacts of Brexit for Protected Food Names PFN in the UK
This research aims to explore the potential impacts and opportunities associated with Brexit for UK Protected Food Name Schemes (PFNs), and to create policy recommendations at the UK member state and national devolved scale for the future governance of PFNs.
BOND - Bringing Organisations and Network Development to Higher Levels in the Farming Sector in Europe
The aim of this project is to reach higher levels of organisation and networking, and develop a healthier, and more productive and harmonious farming sector in Europe for the long term.
Beautiful places as contested spaces
Examining the potential effect of Welsh Governments new landscape management schemes on the economic, environmental and cultural activities and values of Cambrian Mountain Range residents and stakeholders.
BIOCHAR
BIOCHAR - Farmers, Growers and Gardeners 2015 Biochar Experiment.
Investigating stakeholder perspectives on the role of the semi-wild pony in maintaining biodiversity and agricultural sustainability in the uplands of Wales
The mountains, hills and valleys of Wales play a central role in the culture, recreation, economy and environment of the Welsh nation and yet they are declining. The semi-wild (or semi-feral pony) is native to Wales and can play a critical role in reversing that decline.
Collaborative research on Women’s Communal Land Rights (WCLR) in Africa
The overarching objective of this project is to draw lessons from and scale up efforts to advance Women’s Communal Land Rights in East and West Africa.
Identification and quantification of trace organic contaminants discharged from waste water treatment plants
The main purpose of this project is to generate pump priming data for novel applications of high resolution mass spectrometry methods for identification and quantification of organic pollutants discharged from waste water treatment plants.
Plant Alert
Plant Alert is a long-term citizen science project designed to help prevent future invasions of ornamental plants.
Why are pregnant women in prison?
The aim of our study is to find out why pregnant women spend time in prison, on remand, on recall from licence conditions and on sentence.
Citizen Sourced Solutions to Local Landscape Challenges (CiSSLL)
The project is designed to reach local people who would not normally associate with landscapes and landscape management to support with knowledge transfer.
AGROMIX
AGROforestry and MIXed farming systems knowns as Agromix is participatory research to drive the transition to a resilient and efficient land use in Europe.
SAFERUP! Sustainable, Accessible, Safe, Resilient and Smart Urban Pavements
The overall purpose of SAFERUP! is to inform the design, operation and installation of the next generation of urban pavements.
FOOdIVERSE - Diversifying sustainable and organic food systems
The FOOdIVERSE project aims to produce practice-oriented knowledge on how diversity in diets, novel food supply chains and food governance contributes to more organic and sustainable food systems.
Agroecology for Europe (AE4EU)
Building a European network on agroecology to accelerate the transition towards sustainable agriculture and food systems.
HOMED – Holistic Management of Emerging Forest Pests and Diseases
Adopting a holistic and multi-actor approach, HOMED aims to develop a full panel of scientific knowledge and practical solutions for the management of emerging native and non-native pests and pathogens threatening European forests.
TOCASA (Trade-offs in communal areas in South Africa)
The overall aim of this project is to evaluate trade-offs between novel range management practices (intensified planned grazing, corralling and removal of woody plants).
Tripura Agroecology Partnership
This project aims to link nutritional security with selective agroecological diversification for resilient rural communities.
Correlation between the Zika virus and sanitary and drainage conditions in the Metropolitan Areas of Fortaleza/Ceará (Brazil)
The aim of this project is to investigate the relationship between mosquito-vectored Zika, inadequate provision of secure and safe potable supplies, drainage and sanitation.
Building Resourceful and Resilient Communities through Adaptive and Transformative Environmental Practice (RECOMS)
RECOMS is a Marie Sklodowska Curie (MSCA) Innovative Training Network funded by the European Commission. It is comprised of a transdisciplinary consortium of scientists, practitioners and change agents from eleven public, private and non-profit organisations located in six European Union countries.
