Tagged: "Data for Decision-making"

Research team Ryan Nolan - University of Exeter Noel Morrin - University of Exeter Partners & Collaborators Aims The business and finance sectors are paying increasing attention to the impacts of their activities on biodiversity, and the risks posed by biodiversity loss. RENEW is working to understand the barriers and enablers for business action on biodiversity, [...]

In 2024, RENEW PhD student Will Bugg took his PhD research across the pond to Australia, where transdisciplinary ways of working, a change in lifestyle & common ground supplied by international Rugby added dimension to Will's PhD journey. Returning to the UK – still running - a series of conferences inspired new ideas & business [...]

Working with local communities to secure a future for willow tit populations. Cornwall’s unique natural landscape is home to some of the last remaining populations of willow tits in southern England. We previously introduced the case study, exploring the likely extinction of this species—Britain’s fastest-declining resident bird—and outlined a plan to assess their status in [...]

Nature restoration at the heart of where it's needed most To effectively restore nature, it is essential to allocate conservation resources where they are most needed and in amounts that support both wildlife and the environment. Agri-environment schemes (AES) are among the most significant tools in Europe for promoting environmental health across farmland. However, despite [...]

The power of collective intelligence This year’s Biodiversity Parliament, orchestrated by the ExCASES team, exemplified why large-scale research projects are so vital in addressing complex societal challenges. These events serve as crucial intersections where academic disciplines converge with industry expertise and policy insights. In the daily grind of data analysis, grant writing, and navigating peer [...]

Sophie Stenson has a BSc in Zoology and a MSc in Conservation Science and Policy, with extensive experience volunteering within the wildlife conservation sector in the UK, Mexico and Costa Rica. Sophie is motivated to develop and work within a just conservation sector, now studying towards her PhD with the RENEW Theme 2: Community Action [...]

Research team Clare Bissell (Project Lead) - National Trust Michelle Twena - National Trust David Bavin  - National Trust Sarah Crowley - University of Exeter Matthew Heard - National Trust Partners Collaborators Birmingham Tree People, Birmingham    Street Trees for Living, London    Tiny Forest Programme, National    Fruit and Nut Village, Birmingham    Walking Forest, Exmouth    Eden Project Communities, [...]

Research team Michelle Twena (Project Lead) - National Trust David Bavin - National Trust Clare Bissell - National Trust Matthew Heard - National Trust Sarah Crowley - University of Exeter Aims ExCASES Missions provide short, intense periods of focus towards issues that have been communicated as priorities for RENEW partner organisations and external stakeholders. The ExCASES [...]

Research team David Bavin (Project Lead)  - National Trust Sarah Crowley - University of Exeter Matthew Heard - National Trust Michelle Twena - National Trust Clare Bissell - National Trust Theme ExCASES Missions provide short, intense periods of focus towards issues communicated as priorities for RENEW partner organisations and external stakeholders. The ExCASES team work collaboratively [...]

Research team Clare Bissell (Project Lead) - National Trust Michelle Twena -National Trust David Bavin - National Trust Matthew Heard - National Trust Sarah Crowley - University of Exeter Collaborators All of RENEW’s 30+ partners are being invited to participate in this exciting mission. Aims  ExCASES missions provide short, intense periods of focus towards issues that [...]

Event closed 23 September 2024, 11:00-12:30, hybrid Location: Online via Microsoft Teams or in-person in the Trevithick Room, Environmental and Sustainability Institute (ESI), University of Exeter Penryn Campus, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9FE Mathematics plays a fundamental role in climate and biodiversity research. However, its uses remain largely separate from advances in environmental thought, particularly in […]

Identifying and developing collaborative relationships is what RENEW is all about, without effective collaboration renewing biodiversity in the UK would be considerably more difficult. Fortunately, we meet individuals, communities and businesses every day, working to make biodiversity renewal more achievable. The summer edition of Nature’s Nexus from the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB), [...]

Research team . Anqi Liu- University of Exeter Xiaoyu Yan - University of Exeter Kevin Gaston - University of Exeter Aims This study attempts to bridge the gap between achieving net zero carbon and preserving biodiversity, providing crucial insights into the ecological impacts of the UK’s energy system transformation towards net zero, and guiding policymakers to [...]

Research team . Devmini Bandara - University of Exeter Kevin Gaston- University of Exeter Lewis Elliot - University of Exeter Rebecca Lovell - University of Exeter Partners . Dr. Humphrey Crick - Natural England Dr. Fraenze Kibowski - Natural England Dr. James Hoggett - Natural England Giselle Sterry - NBN Trust . . Aims Traditional [...]

Research team . Daveron Smith - University of Exeter Ilya Maclean - University of Exeter Peter Roseveare - Cornwall Bird Watching & Preservation Society Partners . . Collaborators . . Aims Since 1970, willow tits have seen a population decline of 94% in Britain and have earned the unenviable title of Britain’s fastest declining resident [...]

Research team . Jo Garret - University of Exeter Lewis Elliot - University of Exeter Rebecca Lovell - University of Exeter Kevin J. Gaston - University of Exeter Ben Phillips - University of Exeter Fraenze Kibowski - Natural England  Tom Marshall - Natural England Partners and collaborators Aims It is now broadly recognised that living near [...]

Research team . Regan Early- University of Exeter Alice Drysdale - University of Exeter Kevin Gaston- University of Exeter Aims To understand the relationship between biodiversity and human communities in urban areas. . Approach Previous research has focused on access to the wellbeing value of greenspaces. For example, the ORVal tool was created to look at [...]

What is Systematic Conservation Planning? In recent years, the increasing recognition of the need for effective conservation measures to protect biodiversity has led to the widespread adoption of Systematic Conservation Planning (SCP) across various global contexts.  SCP is a framework designed to assist in making informed decisions about conservation actions. It helps prioritise and choose […]

Research team . Charlie Masquelier - University of Exeter Matt Lobley - University of Exeter Rebecca Wheeler - University of Exeter Caroline Nye - University of Exeter Carolyn Petersen - University of Exeter . Aims Farmers and other land managers play a vital role in looking after our countryside, but competing business pressures can sometimes make engaging [...]

Research team . Emma Squire - University of Exeter Lewis Elliot - University of Exeter Rebecca Lovell - University of Exeter Kevin J Gaston - University of Exeter . Partners . Aims Citizen science plays an important role in the provision of biodiversity data in the UK. However, there are certain limitations on the quantity [...]

Research team . Sophie Stenson - University of Exeter Dr Oliver James - University of Exeter Dr Lewis Elliot - University of Exeter . Partners . Collaborators Aims Renewing biodiversity will require a workforce with the right skills, knowledge and experience. Relatively little is currently known about the nature workforce or how it might develop [...]

Integrating health, wellbeing, nature and sustainability (HWNS) outcomes into strategic place-making: co-designing a toolkit to support complex decision-making at a local level . Oliver James - University of Exeter  Jamie McCauley - University of Exeter  Jemma Sharman - Natural England Tim Sunderland - Natural England  Jen Scott - Natural England   Partners   Overview The toolkit is [...]

How effective are social science-informed interventions in addressing the environmental impacts of recreational activities in protected areas and similar sites?  Research Team . Bethan Stagg - University of Exeter  Oliver James - University of Exeter  Alice Moseley - University of Exeter  Gavin Stark - Natural England  Eirini Saratsi - Natural England   Partners     [...]

Helping businesses understand their biodiversity footprint - Using a Life Cycle Assessment approach to quantify biodiversity impacts for large organisations . Research team . Maria Eugenia Correa Cano - University of Exeter Xiaoyu Yan - University of Exeter Rosie Hails - National Trust Partners . .   . . Aims Businesses, finance institutions and other large organisations [...]

Well, the person is a coordinate on a grid, as is the pigeon, and the forest is indicated by a smattering of yellow pixels on the grid. Above: Pigeon-in-the-code (left) and pigeon-in-the-flesh-through-a-camera (right). Image and photograph by Siddharth Unnithan Kumar. Synapsed to the terminal, senses spellbound by the digital (to paraphrase David Abram), I do [...]

Research team --- David Baker - University of Exeter Ilya Maclean - University of Exeter Daveron Smith - University of Exeter Alex Inman - University of Exeter | LEEP Institute  Dr Emma Gardner - UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Partners Aims To understand key opportunities for and barriers to nature-friendly farming To collect baseline [...]

Research team --- Will Bugg - University of Exeter Tim Lenton - University of Exeter Oshadee Siyaguna - J O Hambro (Regnan) Gail Whiteman - University of Exeter Thomas Powell - University of Exeter Jesse Abrams - University of Exeter --- Partnership --- Aims Businesses and financial investors are paying more attention to how their [...]

Research team --- Lewis Elliot - University of Exeter Rebecca Lovell - University of Exeter Jo Garrett - University of Exeter Ben Phillips - University of Exeter Kevin Gaston - University of Exeter Fraenze Kibowski - Natural England Ruth Lamont - Natural England Partners --- --- Aims The objectives of ReBLS are: To determine whether [...]

“It stands as a testament to the collective determination of nations to steer our planet towards a healthier future for the planet and its people.” Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility. This statement by Carlos Manuel Rodríguez to the assembly, which was in attendance by environmental leaders and managers from […]

Exploring Scientific and Policy-based Landscapes This meeting marked the first time that the four projects had convened in person, enabling us to compare notes and learn about each other’s structure, goals and – critically – lessons learned so far. Over the course of the week, a group of primarily ECRs learned from each other, alongside […]

Taking on a mission ‘Missions’ are short bursts of focused, collaborative activity (lasting 3-6 months), bringing together multidisciplinary teams of researchers and practitioners to co-create outputs or solutions to a specific problem relating to biodiversity renewal (such as best practice, guidance tools, stakeholder engagement, technical solutions, policy recommendations, conceptual frameworks, etc.). Above: The good-ship-ExCASES sets […]

Researchers at the University of Exeter and the National Trust are joining forces to improve the UK’s biodiversity and manage precious landscapes. In the face of rapid environmental change and declining biodiversity, the two organisations are driving closer collaboration between their research teams to help transform the ways that landscapes are managed and encourage people [...]

Businesses need more guidance to protect and restore the natural world, that's why the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) collaborated with the University of Exeter to produce The Nature of Business report.  Sharing best practice The majority of UK businesses have plans to address their impact on biodiversity and nature loss, but a lack of [...]

Hosting a parliament of partnerships The first Parliament took place on 18-19 October in Exeter and brought together the RENEW team and representatives of over 20 partner organisations to workshop pressing questions around people, nature, and biodiversity renewal. Inspired by the Select Committees of Westminster, with a strong focus on deliberative democracy, the event was […]