Future research
Approved work: Small-scale solar
What could small-scale solar contribute to delivering energy and climate policy, and how might it be optimised?
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Future research
Approved work: Nature based flood and drought resilience
What are the key challenges and benefits of using nature-based solutions for flood and drought risk climate change adaptation in the UK?
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POSTbrief
Geographical differences in healthy life expectancy
Healthy life expectancy varies widely across England. It is linked to the conditions in which people are born, live and work. How can prevention and policy interventions reduce inequalities?
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POSTnote
Regenerative agriculture
This POSTnote describes regenerative agriculture, the evidence for beneficial outcomes, and outlines the challenges and opportunities for its wider adoption.
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POSTnote
Regulation and remediation of ‘forever’ chemicals
This POSTnote summarises debates on regulatory approaches for addressing the environmental impacts arising from per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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Horizon scanning
National governance strategies and initiatives for net zero
Contributors to the Horizon Scan identified strategic issues related to the overarching opportunities and challenges of energy policy and net zero.
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Horizon scanning
Climate and health: health and care systems’ preparedness for the changing climate
Climate change has implications for the health of UK citizens. How prepared are health and care systems?
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Future research
Approved work: Multifunctional land use decisions: what role could collaborative governance models play?
This POSTnote will summarise the challenges and opportunities for developing new multifunctional collaborative land use governance models.
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Horizon scanning
Housing: demographic and environmental trends
How can the housing be adapted to an ageing population and to meet the challenge of climate change?
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Horizon scanning
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.
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POSTnote
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.
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Horizon scanning
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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