Archive for 'science'
Planet under Pressure »
26-29 March 2012, London: the Planet under Pressure conference will look at solutions to challenge of global sustainability, aiming to provide scientific leadership towards the 2012 UN Rio +20 conference in June.
Celebrating innovation in sustainable food and farming »
The Soil Association's Tom MacMillan argues that organic approaches must be at the heart of innovation and progression in farming, to ensure a sustainable food system that meets the needs of people, the plant and animal welfare.
International Dimensions of Climate Change »
The International Dimensions of Climate Change, a new report from Foresight, the Government’s futures think tank, warns that climate change impacts from abroad could affect the UK more than climate change at home.
Meeting the Global Food Security Challenges of the Future Through Science and Innovation »
28 June 2011, Central London: examining integrated policies, strategies and initiatives, at both the national and local level, to reduce waste, raise food standards, increase food security and reduce food poverty.
Food security as a strategic priority for commissioning and use of evidence »
In the last of his series of articles, Professor Robert Watson, explains why food security is a strategic priority. While agricultural science and new technologies have boosted production, one billion people are still hungry.
Biodiversity as a strategic priority for commissioning and use of evidence »
In the second of our series of articles on evidential priorities, Professor Robert Watson looks at biodiversity, its critical importance to human wellbeing and the economy, and how getting the economics right can help address its loss.
Climate change as a strategic priority for commissioning and use of evidence »
In the first of a series of articles on evidential priorities, Professor Robert Watson looks at climate change and the threat it poses - with biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation - to food, water and energy security.
Sustainability in agriculture: an essential aspect of the climate change agenda »
Professor Sir John Beddington discusses the links between climate change and the food system, stressing two imperatives: to ensure secure supplies of food for future generations and to achieve sustainable food production.
Tackling Wicked Problems through Post-Normal and Transition Science »
Thursday 24 February 2011, 5pm GMT: Jerome Ravetz, originator of post-normal science, and Valerie Brown, editor of Tackling Wicked Problems, discuss the kinds of knowledge we need to tackle ecological and social crises.
Defra's investment in evidence to address climate change, food supply and ecosystems »
"Using sound science responsibly" is one of the Government's guiding principles for sustainable development. Defra’s Evidence Investment Strategy prioritises investment in evidence to tackle climate change, ecosystem protection and food security.
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