Environment
Alternative labels
Natural environment
Report
Understanding the role of place in environmental sustainability
In 2022, the British Academy commissioned six projects that examined various facets of environmental sustainability using a place-sensitive lens. This report synthesises this evidence base and brings together insights to help stakeholders better understand the role of place-sensitive policy-making and its application to environmental sustainability.
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Culture for climate
Despite the radical impact of climate change on Australian communities, there has been very little research in the Australian performing arts sector’s response to the climate crisis and aspiration to do so. This report explores how a small selection of Australian performing arts organisations are currently responding to the global ecological crisis.
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Going with the flow: policy implications of new natural flood management research
One of the aims of the UK government’s new Environmental Improvement Plan is to reduce risks to communities from flooding. One way to reduce flood risk is through Natural Flood Management (NFM). The recently completed Natural Environment Research Council NFM research programme aimed to address these issues. This report outline what some of the programme’s...
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Synthesis report of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6): summary for policymakers
This synthesis report of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) summarises the state of knowledge of climate change, its widespread impacts and risks, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program
This evaluation of the Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program (IRBP) assessed its appropriateness, efficiency, and effectiveness. It concludes that while the IRBP should continue in its current format, targeted improvements could enhance its effectiveness in achieving biosecurity outcomes while supporting Indigenous employment and cultural connection to Country.