Impact of geography
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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.
Sustainable wildmeat harvests and rural food security in Gabon
Research has underpinned extensive reform of wildmeat harvest and trade to improve sustainability in Gabon.
Spatial policy support systems
King’s College London’s spatial policy support systems have enhanced conservation decision-making by organisations across 183 countries.
New land-management policies and practices following advances in wilderness mapping
Research on spatial modelling of wilderness quality led to the development of a new wilderness quality index set out in the EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy.
Improving understanding of the risks of pests
Methods have been developed to quantify risks in trade and natural pathways for insects and pathogens.
Rewilding and species reintroductions research
Research is benefitting nature and people by informing the regulation and implementation of species restoration and reintroduction programmes.
Participatory policy-making on global food insecurity
Research has led to greater inclusion and diversity in the participation of marginalised groups in the global governance of food security.
The Transition Pathway Initiative
A new global initiative to measure and monitor the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Sounding Coastal Change
Using arts and social science methods to engage environmental managers, decision makers and the public in climate change.
Mainstreaming net-zero emissions in investment and business strategies
Research has underpinned three principles for climate-conscious investment in the fossil fuel industry.
Planning infrastructure systems to support sustainable development through the United Nations
A system-of-systems method for planning has been adopted by the United Nations.
Innovative acquisition, analysis, and visualisation of geodemographic data
Researchers have provided critical evidence to enable the effective use of data to benefit government, economy and society.