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09
June
2025
June the 7th marks World Food Safety Day – a global reminder that access to safe food is fundamental to health and well-being. This year’s theme, “Food safety: science in action,” highlights the essential role that science plays in understanding...
04
June
2025
Climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss; these interlinked issues constitute the triple planetary crisis, which increasingly threatens the planet’s ecosystems and the environment. As the urgency grows, so does the need for solutions and action...
03
June
2025
As food production faces mounting scrutiny for its role in environmental decline, regenerative agriculture is gaining attention as a hopeful alternative. By restoring soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and building resilience to climate change,...
28
May
2025
The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) is proud to announce the forthcoming publication of the second edition of Sunbirds of the World: Sunbirds, Flowerpeckers, Spiderhunters & Sugarbirds, co-authored by Professor Robert Cheke, Emeritus...
21
May
2025
A recent report by NRI’s Professor Valerie Nelson is set to inform the Scottish government’s environment strategy – an overarching framework for Scotland’s strategies and plans for the environment and climate change. The report explores the scope...
28
April
2025
The rice leaf roller (RLR), a small weak-flying moth, is one of the world’s most destructive rice pests causing significant economic losses in rice ecosystems in Asia, Australia, and other regions. This migratory pest relies on seasonal winds for...
24
April
2025
NRI MSc student Kartheek Kundarapu had a unique opportunity to present his research project at the 17th Agricultural Science Congress held from 20-22 February at the GB Pant University of Science and Agriculture in Pantnagar, northern India. This...
22
April
2025
Human activity affects the environment in various ways. Industrialisation, urbanisation, agricultural practices and changes in land use are just a few of the ways we have negatively impacted our planet and its ecosystems. Earth Day, observed...
17
April
2025
Imperial College London recently hosted an event to launch the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein, a cutting-edge research initiative dedicated to advancing alternative protein sources. With over 350 leading researchers, industry experts and...
15
April
2025
A recent report published on 25 March highlights the untapped potential of waste from horticultural crops to be transformed into high-value chemicals and materials. The report was released by Growing Kent and Medway, a research and business...
31
March
2025
Tropical countries are vital to global agriculture, supplying key commodities such as rubber, coffee, cocoa, oil palm and coconut to meet international demand. However, this demand drives widespread land-use changes, poses environmental challenges...
26
March
2025
On 7 March 2025, members of the Natural Resources Institute Postgraduate Society (NRIPS) were honoured to host an inspiring event celebrating International Women’s Day. The event focused on the critical intersection of gender equality, leadership,...
11
March
2025
David Grzywacz, former head of NRI’s Agriculture, Health & Environment Department, passed away on 17 January at the age of 70. Friends and colleagues remember him as a great colleague, mentor, jolly friend, pragmatist and a pioneer in his...
06
March
2025
In honour of International Women’s Day, we are showcasing a few of the women at the Natural Resources Institute that are making an impact in science and around the world.
Katie August setting up camera trap
Katie August
Katie works on a...