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Hmong Family Eating Organic Food Chiang Mai, Thailand

Combatting NCDs using Plant-based Proteins and Animal-Waste Products

Professor Apichart Vanavichit, PhD, a Rice Genomic Breeding Expert at the Rice Science Center, walks us through high-quality crop-based and ovo-based protein hydrolysates to combat non-communicable diseases in Thailand, specifically among its ageing population.

Mediterranean research partnership in need of streamlining, says European Commission

PRIMA Mediterranean research partnership for research and innovation must simplify operations and address complex funding schemes, according to European Commission.
cows graze on sunny pasture by river

The devastating water footprint of animal agriculture

Jasmine Clark, Senior Environment Campaigner at Viva! walks us through the devastating water footprint of animal agriculture, including scarcity, pollution and unsustainable demand.

Jasmine Clark – Viva!

A passionate vegan for the planet, animals and health, Jasmine joined Viva! in 2022 as their Environment Campaigner and is heading up all environment campaigns, raising awareness of the impacts eating meat and dairy are having on the planet. In 2023 she was promoted to Senior Environment Campaigner. Before...
Optometrist with patient

What is age-related macular degeneration?

Age-related macular degeneration is known to affect millions of people around the globe and is fourth on the list of diseases that commonly lead to blindness, behind cataracts, preterm birth and glaucoma Macular degeneration, also called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a medical condition that results in blurred or total...
Unrecognizeable person using digital tablet

Understanding NHS emissions to reach net zero

Dr Atanu Chaudhuri, Associate Professor in Technology & Operations Management at Durham University Business School, discusses the need for digitalisation and a supply chain strategy to reduce NHS emissions.
Tractor spraying pesticides on soy field with sprayer at spring

A U.S. perspective on the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy

David Green, Executive Director of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, discusses sustainable food systems, mirror clauses and their meaning.
Inflammation concept, inflamed human tissues 3d rendering.

CB2R agonists in the clinics: A treasure chest for treating inflammatory diseases

Researchers give an update on clinical trials with CB2R agonists and their potential for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
Puffin with fish on the ground on Inner Farne Island in the Farne Islands, Northumberland, England

Ecology conservation and truly valuing our environment

Dr David Smith, Director of Ecological Planning & Research (EPR), gets us up to speed with ecology conservation research and what we can do to help our environment thrive.

Dr David Smith – Ecological Planning & Research (EPR)

Dave is an experienced ecologist and has extensive experience of working on a range of projects including large residential schemes and infrastructure projects. He has a particular expertise in relation to birds. His PhD research focused on farmland birds and their summer food, he was a seabird observer in...
Figure 1: A. Agroecological farming methods, “Parelheiros”, to produce greens to be marketed at local co-operatives in Sao Paulo, Brazil. B. A field of wheat grown using conventional farming methods in the UK

Urban living laboratories: Opportunities for modelling sustainability transitions

Here, a group of academics present Urban Living Laboratories to study sustainable food production systems, using systems dynamic modelling to analyse policy alternatives.

Innovative process reduces Mercury emissions in sulphuric acid by over 90%

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a groundbreaking method to significantly decrease mercury emissions in Sulphuric acid.
laboratory close up shots, bacteria in a petri dish

Biocontrol fungi for plant disease research

Susanne Zeilinger, University Professor for Microbiology, underscores sustainable solutions for plant disease research, focusing on the power of biocontrol fungi.

£5 million grant funding available for agriculture innovation

Small and medium-sized farming businesses can soon apply for a share of £5 million in grant funding aimed at scaling up agriculture innovation.
Close-up on a sign for the Bank of England, with a pedestrian passing the institution's main entrance in the background.

Is the Bank of England’s plan to curb UK inflation really working?

The government is currently supporting the BoE’s stance of continuing to raise interest rates to stamp out UK inflation – but is it working?
Puppy in countryside

Nutritional management of chronic kidney disease in pets

Renea Creech and Kim Wilson outline the challenges of Chronic Kidney Disease in pets, the irreversible loss of kidney function, and how nutrition can help.

Peter Kavanagh – Harmony Energy

After spending ten years working in finance, Peter founded Harmony Energy in 2010. He has over 16 years’ experience in the renewable energy sector, in financing and development. In November 2021, Peter and the team successfully floated Harmony Energy Income Trust on the London Stock Exchange. Peter is also a Director...
Cropped shot of unrecognizable farmer holding stack of corn grain in hands and examining quality production at sunrise light, close-up of farmer hands inspecting corn quality.

A focus on Global Biodiversity Framework Target 7: Approaches to pollution

Dr Christoph Neumann analyses the Global Biodiversity Framework Target 7, and explains the need for a qualified risk-based approach to pollution from the COP15 convention.
Figure 2: Oyster farming in the Matsushima Bay

Bamboo circulation in Satoyama and Satoumi: Japan’s hilly and coastal areas

Professor Saijo Kiyoshi at the Miyagi University of Education explains the work behind the bamboo circulation project of 2020, focusing on bamboo growth and utilization in Satoyama and Satoumi.

Space innovation ecosystem to harness the possibilities of space for Rwanda

The Rwanda Space Agency has partnered with The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability to transform the space innovation ecosystem.

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