Sustainable use of natural resources
The global demand for natural resources continues to grow. Society needs better knowledge of how non-renewable (eg minerals, fossil fuels) and renewable resources can contribute to a sustainable economy whilst managing the use of resources within the Earth's environmental limits.
Theme leader
Professor Louise Heathwaite is the director of the Centre for Sustainable Water Management at the Lancaster Environment Centre. She has been a consultant to a number of UK and international environmental organisations and an expert adviser to the House of Lords Science & Technology Committee on Water Management. She was vice-president of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences from 2004-2007 and is vice-chair of the EU COST869 programme.
Consultations
There are no consultations in progress at the moment.
Action plan
NERC's governing Council has approved action plans for each theme.
Reports
Valuation of Natural Resources scoping studies reports.