News - 2026
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May
2026
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...
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April
2026
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...
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April
2026
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...
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April
2026
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...
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April
2026
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,...
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April
2026
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...
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March
2026
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...
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March
2026
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...
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March
2026
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.
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February
2026
We are delighted to welcome Professor Mark van der Giezen to NRI, where he takes up the role of Associate Director with responsibility for leading our research and knowledge exchange portfolio.
Professor van der Giezen is an internationally...
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February
2026
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2026 the International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) in response to a proposal from the Government of Mongolia. IYRP 2026 aims to raise global awareness of the vital roles that...
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February
2026
The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) is pleased to share its Annual Review 2025, presenting highlights from a year defined by impact, innovation and global collaboration. The publication brings together stories from across NRI’s research,...
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09
February
2026
For such unassuming crops, pulses – beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas – are quietly reshaping how we think about food, nutrition and sustainability. Rich in protein and micronutrients, capable of fixing nitrogen in soils, and resilient to climate...
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February
2026
Reducing food loss and waste is crucial to building sustainable and resilient food systems. However, effective loss reduction depends on a clear understanding of where, when and why losses happen. For pulses (e.g., beans, chickpeas, lentils and...