This event was held on Monday 24th May 2021 to launch the publication of the new POSTnote on ‘Effective Biodiversity Indicators’. The event was sponsored by the British Ecological Society and chaired by Barry Gardiner MP.
Products can be designed to maximise life cycle energy- and resource-efficiency, from raw material extraction to end-of-life treatment. This POSTnote outlines key aspects of, and consumer attitudes towards, sustainable products. It considers challenges associated with their design, production, regulation and supporting business models as part of a circular economy. ‘End-of-life’ treatment and value recovery, through reuse, recycling and other methods, are discussed.
Hydrogen could play a significant role in tackling climate change. Using it does not produce carbon dioxide, so it could replace fossil fuels in a range of applications. It may also provide valuable energy storage. However, almost all hydrogen production currently results in greenhouse gas emissions. Methods of producing it that do not emit greenhouse gases would need to increase for it to contribute to climate change mitigation. Governments and industry in the UK and abroad are aiming to increase low-carbon hydrogen supply. The UK Government will publish a Hydrogen Strategy in 2021.
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The UK is committed to targets under international biodiversity agreements to value, conserve and restore the variety of life on earth (biodiversity). Progress towards targets is tracked using indicators, which are designed to summarise complex monitoring data. This POSTnote reviews indicator use and development in the context of the post-2020 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Global Biodiversity Framework.
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This POSTbrief summarises the different suites of indicators at both the devolved- and UK-level and complements POSTnote 644, which describes the challenges surrounding the effective use of biodiversity indicators in the context of the post-2020 CBD Global Biodiversity Framework.
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The resilience of water supplies and the water environment to climate change and the impacts of drought are areas of concern for the UK. Definitions of resilience vary, but in this POSTbrief it is the ability of the water supply system to recover from shocks. Projected changes in weather patterns and climate (increased temperatures and greater variability in rainfall) will reduce water availability. Increased water demand due to population growth means that, without action, water shortages could occur in future. These will impact the environment, society and the economy.
Fellowship
Applications for 2021 now open to doctoral students at a N8 university. Applications close 20 June 2021.
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The POST board has approved 9 new POSTnotes. From blue carbon and genome editing, to space defense and early childhood education, find out how to contribute as an expert.
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Digital tech is increasingly used in the energy sector. This POSTnote will look at he benefits and challenges of digitalisation.
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Pesticide use has increased globally in the past decade. This POSTnote will look at short- and long-term effects of pesticide exposure and current regulations.
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Marine habitats hold a large amount of carbon. This POSTnote will look at how the carbon cycle might be impacted if these habitats are damaged.
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Local Nature Recovery Strategies help plan sustainable land use. This POSTnote will review how this may be achieved using the Local Nature Recovery Network.
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UK soils are deteriorating. They are losing their organic carbon, eroding, and compacting. This POSTnote will look at mitigation strategies.
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Runoff from farms and fields can contain a range of pollutants that impact habitats downstream. This POSTnote will look at ways to relieve agricultural pressures from water habitats.
Fellowship
Applications are now closed for the 2021/2022 British Ecological Society (BES) Fellowship. Open to BES members currently studying for a PhD in a UK university, apply by 14 June 2021.
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