Current research projects

The CCRI is currently working on the following projects funded by the EU research programmes, UK Government and others.

A series of sketches and drawings concerning climate problems and solutions pertaining to the Cotswolds

Cotswold Climathon

The Cotswold Climathon took place at the end of September over two days at the Royal Agriculture University.
A woman and child walking in woods. The woman is hugging the child

Expanding the Horizons of UK Treescapes

Following the unveiling of the first four projects funded under the third and final funding call of UK Treescapes, an additional fifth project has been welcomed into the fold.
Silhouette of four trees at sunset

The Fantastic Four

Four new knowledge exchange projects receive a share of £500,000 to boost the impact of the Future of UK Treescapes Programme.
Barley Field Cotswolds Spring

Farming in Protected Landscapes Evaluation 

This Defra funded project aims to evaluate the Farming in Protected Landscape programme (FiPL) in England’s 34 AONBs and 10 National Parks, in order to feed into programme design and implementation throughout the funded period (2021 – 2024) and inform future policy and practice.