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Conference on Sustainability in Turbulent Times
A massive thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Sustainability in Turbulent Times conference! Three hundred researchers, policy makers, business leaders and civil society practitioners gathered in London last Thursday to discuss the sustainability implications of the ongoing turbulence in the global political landscape. Following an inspiring keynote address from former UNEP executive director, […]
Over 100 people already registered
We are really pleased that over 100 people have already joined our Sustainability in Turbulent Times event, in less than 24 hours since registration opened. If you would like to join us, please sign up now, places going fast! Over the next few years, the British exit from the EU, the new US administration, and […]
Speakers announced for Sustainability in Turbulent Times event, Thursday 16 March 2017, London
Speakers from academia, the public and private sector will offer thought-provoking contributions at the Sustainability in Turbulent Times event, Thursday 16 March 2017, London, on topics ranging from the implications of recent swings towards populism and nationalism for the relationship between inequality, democracy and sustainability and the likely implications of Brexit for agriculture, fisheries, wildlife, […]
Registration now open for Sustainability in Turbulent Times event, Thursday 16 March 2017, London
Over the next few years, the British exit from the EU, the new US administration, and unpredictable waves of populism and authoritarianism are likely to recast key environmental and social policies and to have profound effects on the prospects for sustainable prosperity. International frameworks of governance and collaboration will need to be redesigned, and the legitimacy […]
What is the role of a researcher-activist?
Anni Beukes from Stellenbosch University offers her reflections on the role of a ‘researcher-activist’, together with local communities, in re-thinking, remaking and re-inventing the possibilities for just and equitable locally specific and adaptive technologies for the provision of food, water and energy. Anni draws from her experience of working with communities federated to SDI in […]
Nexus2020 paper published- co-designed research themes to tackle global challenges
A research paper showing how collaboration between business and academia can identify the most urgent research priorities to ensure the sustainability of food, energy, water and the environment is published in the journal Sustainability Science. The paper draws on the Nexus Network Nexus2020 activities, led by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Companies both depend upon […]
Sustainable Intensification Research Network launched
The BBRSC and NERC funded Sustainable Intensification Research Network (SIRN) builds on existing initiatives, developed by UK researchers in the agricultural, biological, environmental and social sciences, for better integration of the communities working on sustainable intensification. In his blog, network lead Professor Andy Whitmore from Rothamsted Research, says The sustainable, secure, resilient and fair production […]
Agroecology research network: website launched
The Agroecology Network, led by Professor Steffen Boehm and funded by a Nexus Network networking grant, has launched the Agroecology research network website. The website provides a platform for networking, research, and engagement related to agroecology in the UK and includes a database of agroecological businesses, projects, and initiatives in the UK. Agroecology is a broad field involving ecologically-sensitive agricultural […]
Job Opportunity: Researcher to work on Reshaping the Domestic Nexus – now closed
This post has now closed Dr Matt Watson from the University of Sheffield is advertising for a researcher to work with the Reshaping the Domestic Nexus team, based at the University of Sheffield. The 12 month post will involve working with Matt and the rest of the academic team, to engage with our partner organisations […]
Nexus Shocks Fellow Candice Howarth
Dr Candice Howarth from the University of Surrey has started her work as the Nexus Network Nexus Shocks Fellowship holder. The Fellowship will explore in greater depth and build on the findings of the Nexus Shocks network activities funded under a Nexus network networking grant. It will analyse strategic national processes of decision-making and risk management […]
