The circular economy and sustainable manufacturing
A circular economy provides a growth opportunity for the UK, yet it will require timely strategic decisions and planning.
Cultivated meat
This POSTnote summarises the challenges and opportunities relating to the production, regulation and consumption of cultivated meat, also known as 'lab grown' meat.
Delivering low-carbon energy infrastructure for a net zero transition
A key challenge in energy policy is keeping energy affordable and maintaining security of supply, while transitioning to a net zero system.
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Horizon scanning
Decarbonising surface transport
To meet carbon budget projections, surface transport emissions will need to fall by 86% from 2023 levels by 2040.
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Horizon scanning
Transport: how can sustainable travel choices be encouraged?
Encouraging more sustainable travel choices could help to reduce carbon emissions from transport.
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POSTbrief
20 mph speed limits and zones: public health impacts
How can 20 mph speed limits and zones provide public health benefits? What are the challenges for interpreting the evidence, and policy considerations?
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Horizon scanning
Climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience
Contributors to the horizon scan identified interconnected challenges and opportunities related to climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience.
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Horizon scanning
Addressing climate transition challenges and opportunities
Contributors to the horizon scan identified challenges and opportunities related to climate justice and achieving a just transition.
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Future research
Approved work: Nutrient trading markets
This POSTnote will summarise the challenges and opportunities for using nutrient trading to balance development with UK water quality goals.
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Future research
Approved work: Regenerative agriculture
This POSTnote will summarise the challenges and benefits of using regenerative agriculture practices to address issues such as agricultural GHG emissions.
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Horizon scanning
Green education, training and employment
Contributors to the horizon scan identified challenges and opportunities related to green skills, education and employment in the UK.
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Horizon scanning
Community based climate change approaches
Achieving climate policies will require local community action. What can be done to involve communities in climate mitigation and adaptation?
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Horizon scanning
Addressing the links between climate change and nature loss
Nature based solutions can help address climate change and other societal challenges. However, key implementation data gaps remain.
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Horizon scanning
Net zero and the UK’s historic building stock
The retrofit of the UK's historic building stock is needed to enhance energy efficiency and achieve net zero targets. How can this be done?
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Horizon scanning
Net zero: the role of consumer behaviour
Achieving net zero is expected to require changes in consumer behaviour and habits. What are the challenges and how can they be overcome?
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