Impact of geography
Explore the impact of geography through our case studies and resources.
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Labour rights and provisions in EU and UK trade policy
Research has impacted debate and policy on the EU’s approach to trade and sustainable development.
Fairwork: Improving working conditions in the digital gig economy
Research has developed five principles for fair work organised by digital labour platforms.
Generating geographic data to inform policy, social welfare, and learning for tackling health and social inequalities
Geographic data has produced policies on health and social inequalities.
Transforming health-related employment support across the UK
Research impacted health-related employment support policies.
Improving the wellbeing of international women migrants and their families in Indonesia
Research contributing to international policies has benefited female migrants in Indonesia.
Better boundaries for the collection and publication of official statistics
Research has enabled more effective publication of official population statistics.
Enhancing policies at the UN and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to improve volunteer support mechanisms and protections
Research has improved organisational practices towards volunteer safety and wellbeing.
The state and the vulnerable: Using social research to facilitate more effective policy intervention and support for ‘at risk’ groups
Research on vulnerable populations has informed debates and decision-making.
Securing supply chains for sub-Saharan Africa’s smallholder farmers
Research has identified and addressed climate-driven weaknesses in the agricultural supply chain for smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa.