Careers and skills for a future climate

So, how can this stalemate situation be overcome? Is there a way that young people can be given agency over their future careers? These are the questions that led to a group of people – from research, education and careers advice and with SEFARI Gateway support – to devise a novel method for positive action with young people and their potential future employers.

What does Regenerative Farming mean for you?

The GO Falkland event came back for its second year, after last year’s success, offering a thought-provoking two-day programme, packed with talks and panel discussions by representatives of the land-based industries in Scotland, policymakers, and scientists – all providing their perspective on regenerative land use in Scotland and beyond.

Go Falkland 2024

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event,GO Falkland is being held at Falkland Estate over two days on 17th and 18th July with a vibrant fringe of smaller venues and exhibitor spaces, local food and drinks, music and more. Led by farmers and those who work the land, the event creates a space to co-design and collaborate on creating a healthier and fairer future for Scotland’s land use and food system. More info is available at https://falklandestate.co.uk/go-falkland/.

17-18 July 2024 -

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Carbon neutrality requirements may bring vertical collaboration to the pig supply chain

The agri-food market environment, where the Scottish food and drink sector operates is often characterised by high price instability in product and input markets. In such an environment, effective business relationships along supply chains have the possibility to reduce uncertainty. For instance, by securing a more stable inflow of orders and increasing quality and safety assurances associated with inputs.

Does protected area status prevent biodiversity decline in plant communities?

Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth and is important to most aspects of our lives. We value biodiversity both for what it provides to humans, such as food, fuel, shelter, medicine, pollination, seed dispersal, climate regulation, water purification, nutrient cycling, and control of agricultural pests, and for the value it has in its own right. Biodiversity also holds value for potential benefits not yet recognized, such as new medicines and other possible unknown services.

SEFARI Fellowship: Bridging Science Tech and Policy for Environmental Impact

Embarking on the journey

Let’s go back to where Zisis’s story began. Zisis Gagkas recalls that his journey started with a spark of curiosity - “The advertisement grabbed my attention”. Therefore, he decided to talk to previous fellows about their experience, who recommended applying. Zisis learned from them how the fellowship scheme works, its structure, and what support is available. Meanwhile, Zisis also thought about what he could bring to this fellowship.

Everyday Circularity: Researching behaviours and business practices in the transition to a Circular Economy

In 2018, the UK generated over 222 million tonnes of waste when including household, commercial and industrial waste. This waste was not only made up of typically ‘disposable’ items, but also included items and materials that are reusable, repairable or could have been disassembled to save components for repurposing.