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Designed by an interdisciplinary team of scientific experts, and funded by SEFARI Gateway’s Responsive Opportunity Fund, our Google earth tours feature climate research from across SEFARI’s consortium of globally renowned institutes, namely Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland ( BioSS), the James Hutton Institute, Moredun Research Institute, the Rowett Institute, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh ( RBGE) and Scotland’s Rural College ( SRUC) and other partners. Here’s a quick preview of what you can expect: First off, we have the temperate rainforests on the Scottish west coast. These ecosystems
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) have been defined many times, but in essence are developing solutions to societal problems using natural processes. Many ways of assessing the potential benefits and disbenefits of these NbS have been put forward and, if these assessment frameworks are to be used for best results, then the most appropriate framework(s) should be identified and recommended to users. This project searched for potential assessment frameworks and carried out a two-stage process to identify the most appropriate framework. The initial search identified 23 frameworks which were then
NbS are “actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural and modified ecosystems in ways that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, to provide both human well-being and biodiversity benefits”. The IUCN Global Standard and its Guidance provide a framework for designing and evaluating Nature-based Solutions (NbS). This standard sets out eight criteria which need to be met during both planning and evaluation of NbS. This overview introduces these criteria to encourage application in Scotland and provides links to further explanation and guidance. All steps of the
In-person studies at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health have restarted, with the first call for volunteers focused on studies exploring the impact of processed foods and sugar levels on our bodies and minds.
“Time is quickly running out, and we must act with the ambition and urgency necessary to deliver a just transition to net-zero and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.” How do climate negotiations take place and why is progress so slow? How can governments, scientists and activists work together to tackle the climate emergency for everyone's benefit? These questions, and many others, were at the heart of the 43rd TB Macaulay Lecture, led by Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in conversation with Scotland's
A new study has found adding hempseed to your diet can help modulate gut hormone levels in the blood and promote a feeling of fullness after eating.
Working with multiple partners we are currently developing a range of activities to engage in the conversations needed to address climate change and support safeguarding our enviornment. Details can be found here: Tuesday 2nd November: SEFARI will have a stand at the 43rd TB Macaulay Lecture. Registration is avaiable at: https://www.tbmacaulaylecture.co.uk/ Saturday 6th November: SEFARI Gateway is hosting a panel debate on 'Achieving a Just Transition for Rural Scotland'. Speakers include: Jane Atterton, Rural Policy Centre Manager, Scotland’s Rural College Theona Morrison, Acting Chair
After an introduction by Annie McRobbie ( SSERC) the event began with Lee Innes ( Moredun Research Institute) outlining resources covering a range of different topics relating to infectious diseases, immunology, diagnostics, vaccination, parasitology, biodiversity, climate change, food security and food safety. Moredun have developed several different educational resources and activities for secondary (and primary) school children working in collaboration with teachers and colleagues at SSERC. As well as helping with CPD events for teachers, Moredun have also taken part in hands on activities