Largest study yet to compare protected with “matched” unprotected land finds “significantly higher” increases in human pressure – primarily through agriculture – in protected areas across the tropics. "Our study shows that agriculture is the driving force behind threats to protected areas, particularity in the tropics:"...

More and more universities are embracing interdisciplinary research, recognising that it is vital for tackling complex global problems. However, interdisciplinary working is yet to become embedded in academia. Conventional academic systems are not designed to support interdisciplinary research, and traditional structures...

UCCRI has launched an online tool that allows conservation professionals to look at how biodiversity projects contribute to the SDG targets, and a new paper examining the potential of REDD+ projects to make a greater contribution towards SDG targets. UCCRI is part of a new, multi-university network that will explore...

Professor Bhaskar Vira awarded Busk Medal for interdisciplinary research on economy, environment and development May 2018 Congratulations to UCCRI Director Professor Bhaskar Vira , who has been awarded the Royal Geographical Society's Busk Medal in recognition of his interdisciplinary research on economy, environment and...