View some of our featured research to see how we are influencing the world for the better From satellites monitoring the world's rainforests to influencing alcohol licensing our research covers a wide range of areas. See the problems we have faced, the research we have undertaken, and the results that have come from it in these featured research pages below: Climate policy and reporting The case for urgent climate action is clearer than ever before. Find out how we play a vital role in climate research and action worldwide, contributing to international reports, and developing ground-breaking ideas. Space and satellite technology Our pioneering research in satellite observation and data modelling is making a difference from helping local environments and economies to informing national and international policies. Find out how we are monitoring environmental impacts, extreme weather and tackling climate change using innovative data analysis and collection techniques. Transforming the energy industry Find out how we are leading the future development of technologies that will decarbonise the energy supply industry and enable the responsible management of our natural resources. Revoloutionising personal data Our research into experimental data is helping decision-making for national and international policymakers and improving secure data access worldwide. Addressing alcohol and tobacco harm We have achieved significant impact in alcohol and tobacco policy, motivated by addressing harmful effects on health and underlying socio-economic inequalities. Nature-based solutions for biodiversity and ecosystem services We are pioneering research on the sustainable management of resources and biodiversity protection. Our work is breaking barriers between research, policy and practice and underpinning national and international policies for a better world. Operational Earthquake Forecasting Our work on earthquake forecasting has led to multi-national developments in government, industry and community responses that continues to this day. Numerical modelling of glacier and ice sheet change We have spearheaded methods to collect valuable field data and developed new computer modelling techniques to monitor and predict changes in the Earth's ice-covered regions. This article was published on 2025-07-15
