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Research Challenge Theme: Thriving Planet

Developing sustainable solutions

Our researchers are diagnosing the destructive impact of anthropogenic climate change and advancing the scalable clean technologies needed to ensure a sustainable future for people and planet.
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    Clean Air and Water

    We 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.

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    Biodiversity Conservation

    We 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.

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    Clean Energy and Transport

    We 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.

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    125th Anniversary Fellows and Chairs: Applications now open

    We are seeking visionary researchers who are dedicated to advancing sustainability and global resilience.

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