Mathematical models are fundamental tools for understanding the transmission mechanisms of emerging infectious diseases, forecasting epidemic trends, and assessing transmission risks. Yet, a critical flaw hinders their accuracy: to date, many...

The Natural Resources Institute of the University of Greenwich is pleased to announce its latest taught postgraduate programme – MSc Global Environmental Change with Industrial Practice. This two-year programme is accredited by the Community for...

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) takes immense pride in celebrating the achievements of Dr Katie James, whose deep roots in our community have blossomed into a remarkable career in environmental science. Katie’s journey—from a curious student...

Food production has become a focal point for achieving wider system sustainability as the UK pursues net-zero ambitions to reach a ‘carbon’ neutral/negative economy by 2050 as part of its commitment to the Paris Agreement. This national focus on...

Wild meat is vital to diets and livelihoods, providing essential nutrition and economic sustenance for many communities, particularly in Africa and Asia. However, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the fragile balance between humans and nature into...

As we approach World Food Day, it is essential to reflect on the ongoing issue of food poverty, which continues to affect millions worldwide. Food poverty is not simply a matter of hunger; it is a complex issue tied to inequality, lack of access to...

Globally it has been estimated that the transport of food accounts for nearly 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the entire food system. The relative contribution of emissions from the transport of perishable crops is even higher and is...

Millets are a major staple crop in arid and semi-arid regions of India and Africa due to their climate resilience and adaptability. Yet limited investment in capacity building, business development and market linkages has historically impeded the...

As sustainability and environmentally friendly practices gain global attention, Professor Philip Stevenson’s project, Designing and developing plant-based natural product innovations using Croton seed oil, emerges as a leading example of innovation...

Coffee production is key to the livelihoods of millions of farmers and workers across the tropics. However, while coffee retail has become a high-profile international business, many coffee producers live in poverty and are struggling to respond to...

From the moment Laura Utume set foot on the Natural Resources Institute (NRI) campus, she was captivated by its vibrant international community. With a deep-seated belief in the power of community development and engagement, Laura felt compelled to...

In Uzbekistan, harmful agrochemicals heavily used during the vast cotton production programme during the Soviet era continue to negatively impact the environment, agriculture and human health. This has also had ripple effects on international...