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23 Apr 2020: Thinking Like a Human: COVID-19 and Conservation By Bill Adams These are strange, scary and fascinating times. Watching the COVID-19 pandemic grow throws us into the fantastical world of films or games. It brings disaster close to home, and to the

6 Jul 2020: They are real, and they are upon us.”. Source: www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/learn-from-the-pandemic-to-prevent-environmental-catastrophe-scientists-argue.

27 Jul 2020: African wild dogs leave no one behind. The pack cooperates in taking care of their young, wounded and vulnerable. They work collectively to source food and ensure that everyone is nourished. The natural world is full of such remarkable examples of

8 Oct 2020: For this week’s Conservation Seminar we are delighted to welcome Dr Anthony Waldron, who is currently the Lead Author on the 30 x 30 Economic Analysis project, which brings together over 100 researchers across ten disciplines to examine the

9 Jul 2020: The nature conservation sector has been one of the fastest growing sectors in recent years and, according to the report, is projected to grow 4-6% per year compared to less ... A recent study estimated the economic value of protected areas based on the

16 Nov 2020: This Thursday, 19th Nov, at 2-3pm (UK Time), the next CEENRG Seminar will take place (online). We have the pleasure to welcome Michael Weinold (ETH) who will present his research on 'Sources and Impact of Technology Spillovers on Energy Efficiency

15 Apr 2020: Phased re-opening of schools, businesses and open spaces should be considered alongside a range of practical ways to keep people physically apart, say the authors of a new study on how lockdown can be eased without a resurgence of coronavirus

1 Sep 2020: Human behaviour is inextricably linked to spillover events. A recent review of all 183 documented zoonotic pathogens since 1940 found that 31% of reported zoonotic spillover events could be linked to

10 Jul 2020: Register for Law, Science and Sustainability Online Tutorials Mini-Series (14-30 July 2020) As a gentle reminder - to join any of the upcoming free online tutorial sessions in the law, science and sustainability mini-series for secondary and early

26 May 2020: nor are they just a food problem. The recent Chinese ban purported to eliminate the 'bad habits' of wildlife consumption. ... Recent calls for culls underscore the urgent need to develop a robust evidence-base on zoonoses from wild species, and the need

25 Feb 2020: Protecting consumers from fraudulent health claims: A taxonomy of psychological drivers, interventions, barriers, and treatments Douglas MacFarlane, Mark J. Hurlstone, Ullrich K.H. Ecker Highlights Novel interventions are needed to protect consumers

1 Dec 2020: What's the Best Way of Farming for Nature? Food production has a greater impact on biodiversity and land use than any other human activity.

30 Nov 2020: PhD Opportunity: “Using ecological theory and data to evaluate and improve industry’s measurement of Biodiversity Net Gain” Growing awareness of the rapid rate of biodiversity loss, and the ultimate impacts on human wellbeing, has resulted in

12 Mar 2020: Search site. Conservation Research Institute. Dr Lynn Dicks. Lynn Dicks is a conservation scientist and entomologist. Her research focuses on how to support functionally important animal groups such as pollinators and natural enemies, in conventional

26 Jun 2020: Join us for our Thursday Network Morning from 11-11:30! We look forward to seeing you at our networking meeting where Trishant Simlai will give the talk ‘Racial tensions and the politics of conservation practice in violent environments’.

17 Jun 2020: The following speakers have discussed their recent papers or work during these sessions every Thursday from 11am. ... Rogelio Luque-Lora - Department of Geography. Rogelio will discuss his recent policy briefing on Nature-Based Solutions.

14 Jul 2020: We look forward to seeing you at 11am on Thursday, when David Willer will discuss his article published in Nature Food just last week. The article is entitled 'Sustainable bivalve farming can deliver food security in the tropics'.

7 Jul 2020: Dr Petrovan will discuss his recent and widely circulated paper, "Post COVID-19: A Solution Scan of Options for Preventing Future Zoonotic Epidemics," written with colleagues from Zoology and Veterinary Medicine

25 Feb 2020: Psychology could help prevent future outbreaks of coronavirus and also save wildlife By Douglas MacFarlane Evidence again links a coronavirus outbreak to a wildlife markets, and since this trade is driven by superstitious consumer perceptions,

10 Jun 2020: The Conservation Science Lab Lunch is held every Wednesday from 1pm - 2pm. Richard Bradbury will be presenting on the 17th June and will be talking about ‘The economic consequences of conserving or restoring sites for nature'.