Nature

Reversing biodiversity loss and restoring ecosystems through integrated solutions to sustainably and equitably balance human land and resource demands with ecosystem integrity, enabling co-existence within planetary boundaries.

The Nature theme is driving the search for sustainable futures that safeguard both people and ecosystems. Through collaborative and interdisciplinary research, our work focuses on solutions to maintain and restore ecosystem functioning and integrity in ways that tackle the biodiversity crisis, support adaptation to climate change and preserve resilience of communities and society.  

Human pressures on land, water and resources – for food, energy, security and economic growth – are driving environmental degradation and climate change. At the University of Manchester, researchers and key institutes are working with communities and partners across sectors to address global sustainability issues including deforestation, pollution, freshwater depletion, biodiversity loss and urbanisation. By drawing on world-leading expertise and facilities, we aim to generate innovative solutions and critical debate on how societies can live sustainably with nature. 

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