One Health is an approach that recognises that human, animal and environmental health are inseparable. It aims to encourage policies and practices that improve collaboration across sectors in order to prevent disease, ensure food safety, and...

The African Regional Collaborative for Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH-ARC) was launched at the University of Ghana on 30 April 2026. This science–policy platform aims to strengthen evidence, policy and investments in food systems and...

Researchers, development partners and practitioners came together at NRI for the 2026 Gender and Social Difference (GSD) Research Day, hosted by NRI’s GSD Research Group, to explore how cutting-edge research can translate into meaningful,...

NRI has secured one of Europe’s most competitive research awards, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship, to lead pioneering research exploring how plant viruses manipulate insect brain signals to enhance their...

PhD researchers within NRI’s Political Ecology and Culture Research Group are reshaping how we understand our relationships with the natural world. Working at the cutting edge of political ecology and critical geography, these emerging scholars are...

We are delighted to welcome Dr Edward Hobson to NRI, where he takes up the role of Associate Director for Business Development. Dr Hobson, who joined us on 7 April, will play a crucial role in expanding our partnerships, driving innovation, and...

A major new report on the status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa will be launched today (16th April) at the 34th FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC34), convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...

A major new study has, for the first time, identified a direct link between exposure to political violence and subsequent violence against children, adolescents and young adults perpetrated by those closest to them, including family members,...

Public health challenges are more interconnected than ever. The risks we face today are influenced by the complex interactions between people, animals, and the environments we share. Addressing these challenges demands integrated approaches that...

Water is fundamental to life, health, and livelihoods. However, for millions of people around the world, access to safe and reliable water remains uncertain. This precarious reality is shaped not only by environmental change but by deep-rooted...

Forests are vital to life on Earth. They support ecosystems, store carbon, protect biodiversity, and provide livelihoods for millions of people worldwide. However, these critical environments are under increasing pressure from large-scale...

A new study published in the journal Urban Ecology reveals how the endangered pied tamarin (Saguinus bicolor) has adapted its behaviour to survive in the heart of Manaus, the Amazon’s largest city.