Impact of geography

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.

Earth Observation research enables use of satellite data to reduce impacts of wildfires

King’s College London’s research on Fire Radiative Power has enabled space agencies to adjust and develop satellites and instruments to better measure fires worldwide.

Seismic shift: the transformation of UK government policy on fracking

Research from Keele University has guided UK government policy on shale gas extraction over the past decade.

Improving understanding of the risks of pests

Methods have been developed to quantify risks in trade and natural pathways for insects and pathogens.

Transformative gas sensing technology in volcano monitoring

Geographers have developed novel techniques to monitor volcanic gases.

Historic coastal landfill and legacy waste

Research has accelerated awareness of the extent and severity of legacy and future pollution risk of coastal historic landfills.

Embedding understanding and governing climate-related risks at the Bank of England

Research on climate transition risks has influenced the Bank of England's governance since 2014.

Reducing the impact of flooding on society

The Flood Hazard Research Centre has pioneered research on flood loss assessment methodologies for over 30 years.

Creating global evidence-based radiological protection for the environment

Researchers have developed radiological assessment tools.

Informing flood risk management and resilience strategies nationally and globally

Research has informed UK national flood policy.

Enabling international land managers to mitigate water contamination risks from wildfires

Research has helped mitigate water contamination risks from wildfire ash.

A perfect storm ahead: food, water and energy security

This event explored the ‘perfect storm’ that may lie ahead, if a combination of food, water and energy shortages were to unleash public unrest and international conflict.