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Conservation Research Institute

The University of Cambridge Conservation Research Institute (CRI) is an inclusive interdisciplinary community of world-leading scholars with an interest in conservation.

Our goals include conducting research and activities that contribute to the protection and flourishing of global biodiversity, a stable and liveable climate, functioning and resilient ecosystems, and improved human well-being for all, as well as understanding the relationship between biodiversity conservation and society.

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Read more at: Study shows that the common toad is becoming uncommon in the UK

Study shows that the common toad is becoming uncommon in the UK

14 October 2025

The Guardian reports on a study that used data from ‘toad patrol’ volunteers, which revealed that UK toad populations have fallen drastically in the last 40 years, probably because of road traffic.


Read more at: Research points to 27 action areas to transform UK food system

Research points to 27 action areas to transform UK food system

3 October 2025

UKRI research programme publishes 27 actions to deliver healthier diets, stronger communities and lower environmental impacts across the UK food system.


Read more at: The fattening forest: trees of the Amazon are getting bigger

The fattening forest: trees of the Amazon are getting bigger

2 October 2025

Average tree size across the Amazon has increased by 3.2% every decade consistent with a response to rising carbon dioxide levels, a new study suggests.


Read more at: Prof. Laura Diaz Anadon selected to serve as Lead Author on IPCC 7th Assessment

Prof. Laura Diaz Anadon selected to serve as Lead Author on IPCC 7th Assessment

24 September 2025

Laura Diaz Anadon, Professor of Climate Change Policy, Director of CEENRG, member of the CRI Committee of Management, was selected to serve as Lead Author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 7th Assessment Report.