Climate and Environment
The growing impact of research in the natural economy
The role of higher education institutions to power the economy has never been more important. …
- Prof Wayne Powell, Principal & CEO, SRUC
- 14/10/2022
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Knowledge sharing and innovation projects receive £150k
Two SRUC and SAC Consulting projects aimed at tackling climate change and enhancing competitiveness in the agriculture and food production sectors have been awarded more than £150,000.…
- SRUC
- 13/10/2022
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Helping businesses adapt to change
Consumers, shareholders, and financiers are becoming increasingly interested in the environmental performance of the businesses they support and their wider value chains. …
- Rebecca Audsley
- 06/10/2022
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Rethinking food strategies and the implications for food-hubs
Agriculture and food production are witnessing major changes, especially around how food is produced. …
- Nicola Holden
- 06/10/2022
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Integrated Carbon Farming not all about trees
In light of the Scottish Government’s legal commitment to reaching Net zero emissions by 2045 there is increasing reference to, and interest in, ‘carbon farming’. …
- Christine Beaton
- 04/10/2022
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Winners and losers in rising ecosystem markets
New research has identified a wide range of groups which could be affected by rising ecosystem markets and rewilding initiatives in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 29/09/2022
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£16m will help Tropical Livestock Centre bring genetic gains to smallholders
Researchers dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers in the Global South through advances in animal genetics research are beginning a new phase in their endeavours.…
- SRUC
- 27/09/2022
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£16m will help Tropical Livestock Centre bring genetic gains to smallholders (1)
Researchers dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers in the Global South through advances in animal genetics research are beginning a new phase in their endeavours. …
- SRUC
- 27/09/2022
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Helping customers to simplify the complexity of Scope 3 emissions
It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to consider their contribution to the climate crisis and begin to reduce their impact.…
- SRUC
- 21/09/2022
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Food and drink producers face 'puzzling task' over packaging
Food and drink producers often face a difficult trade-off between the environmental impact of using plastic and contributing to food waste.…
- SRUC
- 16/09/2022
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Former Greenpeace director inspires next generation of entrepreneurs
A veteran climate campaigner has shared his extensive experience in the clean energy field with aspiring entrepreneurs in Aberdeen.…
- SRUC
- 15/09/2022
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Time to think about Food and Footprint
As SAC Consulting launches its Food & Footprint campaign, Andrew Bauer says now is the time for the industry to take credible action.…
- SRUC
- 23/08/2022
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