Natural hazards
Events and announcements
Draft UK Space Weather Strategy
11 Oct 2012
NERC have been working with STFC and other key stakeholders to develop a UK Space Weather Strategy which integrates research and operations. The draft strategy is now open for further comments. Draft UK Space Weather Strategy
Announcement of Opportunity: Flooding from Intense Rainfall
20 Aug 2012
NERC is inviting research proposals to its Flooding from Intense Rainfall research programme. This is a five-year £5·2m research programme in collaboration with the Met Office and the Environment Agency. Announcement of Opportunity: Flooding from Intense Rainfall
The closing date is 31 Oct 2012
Researchers and communities at risk join forces in volcano study
2 Jul 2012
People living in the shadow of six potentially active volcanoes will take part in a £3m project to explore better ways to forecast and cope with future eruptions. Researchers and communities at risk join forces in volcano study
International space weather agreement
28 Jun 2012
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the UK Government Office for Science have agreed to strengthen collaborative efforts to protect critical infrastructure from the impacts of space weather. International space weather agreement
Earthquake hits northern Sumatra
11 Apr 2012
An earthquake of 8·7 magnitude has once again rocked northern Sumatra, but without the devastation that the region suffered in 2004. Earthquake hits northern Sumatra
Violent storms provide testing conditions for research scientists
15 Dec 2011
A team of researchers has been flying a research aircraft into the powerful storms battering Britain to obtain the data needed to help predict extremely stormy weather. Violent storms provide testing conditions for research scientists
IRNH: Town Meeting
22 Jul 2011
The IRNH Town Meeting will be held on the 6th September. The aim of the meeting is to aid the development of research projects, which can address the aims and objectives of the IRNH Programme. To attend the meeting you can register online by 18 August IRNH: Town Meeting
The closing date is 6 Sep 2011
UK joins the earthquake risk reduction 'task force'
13 Jun 2011
NERC has today joined the Global Earthquake Model Initiative, in a bid to improve knowledge and reduce loss of life, property damage and disruption from earthquakes. UK joins the earthquake risk reduction 'task force'
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
Scientists monitor ash in Iceland
25 May 2011
UK scientists have installed a new LIDAR system in Iceland to measure the ash particle concentration billowing out of the Grimsvotn volcano.
Scientists monitor ash in Iceland
Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards programme timetable
25 May 2011
NERC and ESRC would like to announce the indicative timing of some key dates for opportunities within the IRNH programme. Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards programme timetable
Grimsvotn eruption
23 May 2011
A year on from the Eyjafjallajokull eruption, another Icelandic volcano is spewing a plume of hot ash into the atmosphere. Grimsvotn eruption
Massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan
11 Mar 2011
Japan has been rocked by a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake, the biggest in the region for many years. It struck off the north east coast, around 375km from Tokyo, at 14:46 hrs local time (05:46 GMT). Massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan
Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards programme consultation
3 Mar 2011
An open community consultation is underway to inform the programme's direction. Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards programme consultation
Announcement of Opportunity: Coastal Sediment Systems
17 Dec 2010
Consortium style proposals are invited to deliver a major new research programme on Coastal Sediment Systems. Announcement of Opportunity: Coastal Sediment Systems
The closing date is 3 Mar 2011
UK and Iceland agree to pool resources for future volcanic eruptions
15 Dec 2010
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced a Memorandum of Understanding for future collaboration. UK and Iceland agree to pool resources for future volcanic eruptions
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
Aerial photographs from Cornwall flooding and landslides
18 Nov 2010
The British Geological Survey has completed an aerial survey to assess the full extent and impact of the floods and landslides in Cornwall yesterday. Aerial photographs from Cornwall flooding and landslides
Announcement of Opportunity: NGWCP Dynamical Core Phase 1
24 Sep 2010
Applications are invited from individual investigators to contribute to Phase 1 of the development of a new dynamical core, suitable for simulation of the atmosphere on massively parallel computers. Announcement of Opportunity: NGWCP Dynamical Core Phase 1
The closing date is 3 Nov 2010
Announcement of Opportunity: Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards
8 Sep 2010
RCUK is commissioning a new interdisciplinary programme of research on resilience and vulnerability to seismic and volcanic-related natural hazards. Proposals are invited for first round scoping study awards. Announcement of Opportunity: Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards
The closing date is 7 Oct 2010
Announcement of Opportunity: Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards
8 Sep 2010
NERC/ESRC invites applications from individuals interested in joining the Advisory Group and/or applying for the Strategic Advisor role for the Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards
The closing date is 7 Oct 2010
Disaster research review invitation
14 May 2010
A collaboration of funders invite applications to carry out a review of the UK and international natural hazards research landscape. Disaster research review invitation
The closing date is 7 Jun 2010
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
Haiti struck by massive earthquake
13 Jan 2010
Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, was struck by a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday evening - the worst earthquake to hit the nation in more than 200 years. Haiti struck by massive earthquake
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
Arctic programme meeting report
25 Jun 2009
A report is available of the Arctic programme meeting held in Birmingham on 13 May 2009. Arctic programme meeting report
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
UK scientist explores Sichuan fault
14 Aug 2008
A UK scientist arrives in China today to explore the fault lines that caused the earthquake on 12 May that killed 69,000 people. UK scientist explores Sichuan fault