Impact of geography

Supporting the use of nature-based solutions to flood risks in Britain

Supporting nature-based solutions to flood risks in Britain

The Rivers Trust has helped to accelerate the delivery of Natural Flood Management strategies (NFM) to support more local organisations, community groups, farmers and volunteers to work together more effectively against flood risk.

Impacts of human activity on Lake Windermere’s water quality

Map Impact carried out work which highlights the impacts that human activity is having on England’s largest freshwater body, Lake Windermere in Cumbria.

Exploring 100 years of England’s archaeological history

Historic England have combined 30 years of archived aerial photograph mapping projects, making these freely available online, providing public access to thousands of historic landscapes.

Mitigating the impact of mining in Mongolia on nomadic pastoralists

Researchers at University of Oxford along with multiple stakeholders in Mongolia, are investigating the impact of mining on the nomadic pastoralists of Mongolia through detailing the significant risks faced by these communities.

Inspiring young people to learn more about coastal flood resilience

Children and young people are being inspired to learn more about climate change and coastal flood resilience through an interactive Minecraft game, CoastCraft.

Supporting safer travel by mapping streetlights across the UK

New data by Ordnance Survey (OS) highlights the brightest and darkest roads across the UK, helping to support safer travel.

Building resilience to earthquake and landslide hazards in Nepal

Durham University’s research on earthquake and landslide hazard has been used to support the preparedness planning for earthquakes and landslide hazards in Nepal.

The future for rural mobility symposium

On Wednesday 27 March 2024 the Society co-hosted 'The future for rural mobility' symposium with The University of Hertfordshire's Smart Mobility Unit and Transport East.

Coastal dune evolution and management

Research has advanced fundamental understanding of the roles of climate change and human activity on coastal dune vegetation disturbance and dune field evolution.

Stopping the poachers: technological solutions for rhino conservation

Low-cost thermal imaging (TI) approaches for anti-poaching operations with front-line rangers in three countries are supporting >85% of rhino in Africa.

Changing global political, humanitarian, media and public understanding and actions on political violence

Research on incidents of violence and conflict worldwide is informing strategy and policy to better allocate resources within conflict-affected states.

Delivering smart ticketing in Great Britain

Research at the University of Plymouth has supported the rollout of contactless payment across bus networks.