Research Challenge Theme: Thriving Planet
Developing sustainable solutions
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Clean Air and Water
Find out moreWe are addressing the urgent threat to the air we breathe and our precious, life-giving water resources. By taking an interdisciplinary systems approach that integrates environment, health, politics, engineering and social science, we are applying our understanding in practical ways to improve lives worldwide.
Biodiversity Conservation
Find out moreWe are studying the intricate interactions between animals, plants, and their environments. Our research in food security, plant science, and climate change not only advances our understanding of natural and pollution-driven changes, but also fosters practical solutions to protect the world's precious biodiversity.
Clean Energy and Transport
Find out moreWe are taking a whole-systems approach to the de-carbonisation of energy by working with an international network of partners to advance how it is generated, stored, and used. Our efforts aim to develop clean energy for households and transportation in both developed and developing regions.
The effects of climate change on our forests
We are exploring how forests respond to increases of carbon dioxide around the world.
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