Biodiversity
Events and announcements
Top conservation issues to look out for in 2013
6 Dec 2012
A UK-led team of researchers has identified 15 issues that could affect the diversity of life on Earth in 2013. Top conservation issues to look out for in 2013
Announcement of Opportunity: Marine Ecosystems
20 Nov 2012
NERC invites outline proposals for the Marine Ecosystems research programme, which will improve our understanding of how marine ecosystems are being impacted by on-going environmental change. Announcement of Opportunity: Marine Ecosystems
The closing date is 31 Jan 2013
£9.6m joint UK-Brazilian initiative to investigate effect of tropical forest degradation
19 Jun 2012
NERC and FAPESP today announce a major £9.6m investment to investigate how changes to tropical forests affect biodiversity, ecosystem services and the climate. £9.6m joint UK-Brazilian initiative to investigate effect of tropical forest degradation
Announcement of Opportunity for two networks in Integrated Global Biogeochemical Modelling
10 Nov 2011
Proposals are invited to establish two research networks to develop collaboration and strategic focus for research activities in the areas of Ocean Biogeochemistry and Atmospheric Chemistry modelling. Announcement of Opportunity for two networks in Integrated Global Biogeochemical Modelling
The closing date is 29 Jan 2012
Council funding decisions
26 May 2011
The Natural Environment Research Council announces funding for new research programme activities and the outcomes of a national capability prioritisation. Council funding decisions
Biodiversity in Britain's landscapes
1 Mar 2011
Announcing a UK-wide research programme examining the role that biodiversity - which is vital for human life - plays in the ecosystems provided by Britain's landscapes. Biodiversity in Britain's landscapes
Publication of a report on NERC's environmental omics strategy
17 Dec 2010
The NEOMICS team have published a report to NERC that outlines potential options for the development and implementation of an omics strategy. Publication of a report on NERC's environmental omics strategy
NERC Community Event
7 Dec 2010
NERC would like to invite the environmental science community and its stakeholders to participate in a community event on 13 January 2011. NERC Community Event
The closing date is 10 Jan 2011
Conference aims to shape the future of long-term biodiversity monitoring
18 Oct 2010
Registrations are welcome for a 2-day conference in London, co-organised by NERC's Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, bringing together key experts to discuss best practice in monitoring biodiversity. Conference aims to shape the future of long-term biodiversity monitoring
NERC Council approves new research actions
13 May 2010
NERC's governing Council has approved five new research actions which will contribute to the delivery of NERC's strategic science themes over the next five years. NERC Council approves new research actions
Announcement of Opportunity: Arctic Programme Advisory Group
25 Jan 2010
Applications are invited to join the Programme Advisory Group for the NERC Arctic Research Programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Arctic Programme Advisory Group
The closing date is 15 Feb 2010
Theme action plans - Phase 2
18 Dec 2009
NERC's governing Council has approved the second phase of theme action plans, outlining investments of around £80m over the next few years. Theme action plans - Phase 2
New science champions appointed
13 May 2009
New theme leaders have been appointed to champion two of the Natural Environment Research Council's seven environmental research themes. New science champions appointed
NERC Community Events
18 Mar 2009
Online registration is now available for the events in Glasgow and Bristol. NERC Community Events
The closing date is 15 Apr 2009
Announcement of opportunity: international research projects on biodiversity
29 Oct 2008
A pan-European call for international research projects on biodiversity, linking scientific advancement to policy and practice. Announcement of opportunity: international research projects on biodiversity
The closing date is 3 Mar 2009
Valuation of Natural Resources and Biodiversity
11 Aug 2008
NERC invites tenders to undertake scoping studies that will provide a review of the state of the science regarding the valuation of biodiversity and natural resources. The outputs will inform the development of detailed plans for research activities in the 2009 Theme Action Plans. Valuation of Natural Resources and Biodiversity
The closing date is 15 Sep 2008
Announcement of opportunity: international research projects on biodiversity
28 Nov 2007
A pan-European call for international research projects on biodiversity, linking scientific advancement to policy and practice. Announcement of opportunity: international research projects on biodiversity
The closing date is 3 Mar 2008