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This project observes ‘living lab’ case studies in rural and island Scotland with a focus on dominant industries analysed through an innovative blend of micro- and macroeconomic concepts and methodologies to map an understanding of circular economy drivers and barriers such as behaviours (willingness) and socio-economic capacity i.e., technologies and green skills (readiness) under alternative scenarios depicting regional circular economy paths.
This project observes ‘living lab’ case studies in rural and island Scotland with a focus on dominant industries analysed through an innovative blend of micro- and macroeconomic concepts and methodologies to map an understanding of circular economy drivers and barriers such as behaviours (willingness) and socio-economic capacity i.e., technologies and green skills (readiness) under alternative scenarios depicting regional circular economy paths.
This project is developing better targeted greenhouse has policies and industry initiatives, thus contributing to achieving Scotland’s net zero goal and reductions in the emissions intensity of Scottish food commodities. It combines scientific modelling and national scale data to improve the prediction of future greenhouse gas emission reduction scenarios in agricultural production, the cost-effectiveness of solutions and their wider environmental impacts. The specific focus of the project is ruminant systems, given their importance in Scottish agriculture, however, the tools and analyses will
Phoebe is a research assistant in the Sustainable Transitions and Behaviours group of the Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences department (SEGS). Her role involves contributing to the delivery of qualitative and quantitative research projects by assisting with method design, stakeholder engagement, interviews, workshops, data entry and synthesis, report writing and literature reviews.
This project explores how the capacity to engage with and care for nature can be cultivated. We consider environmental settings, users, mechanisms for benefit (green prescribing, outdoor learning) and investment.
I am a dairy nutrition scientist with experience in the international feed industry, working to connect science and practice. My interests are: Mammary physiology: rate of synthesis of milk protein, fat and lactose Intemediary metabolism: the pathways of nutrients after absorption Rumen physiology: digesting plant cell walls, building protein Methane and manure: the other products of the system Understanding feedstuffs: where the nutrients are Calf development and growth: growing better cows
This project provides new approaches for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from agriculture and land use in Scotland, establishes a database of management activities contributing to the mitigation of GHG emissions, investigate new approaches to GHG mitigation, and assess the potential for land management activities to contribute to carbon sequestration. Engagement with stakeholders will explore barriers to uptake of mitigation measures.
This project develops the science and skills needed to work in an ‘agile’ way with policymakers and stakeholders on computer modelling at the whole-of-Scotland scale. We are working on a framework for monitoring soils; mapping our land capability and how it is affected by climate change; and simulating the effects of agricultural payments, trade, and technology change on rural businesses.