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We aim to deliver impact on people and our planet by informing policy and practice.

Our work builds on the University of Nottingham’s excellence in research spanning the entire food system, with over 50 colleagues translating key research findings into policy-focused outputs. 

We encourage you to contact our lead researchers directly to find out more about their world-leading research and how they can help you navigate the complexities of the food system in the 21st Century. 

Explore our two-page policy briefs designed to inform policy and practice for more sustainable, equitable and healthy food systems.

Building more sustainable and resilient agri-food systems

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COP29: Agricultural Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Professor Paul Wilson and Jack Bobo provide evidence why Ag-CBAM is critical to meet net zero goals. Read our findings and discover how climate policy makers should increase effforts on mitigating carbon leakage in the sector.

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COP26: Fixing the Climate Impact of Nitrogen from Global Farming

A revolutionary technology developed at the University of Nottingham challenges farming’s reliance on greenhouse gas-emitting synthetic fertilizers. Emeritus Professor Ted Cocking explains the climate implications of this breakthrough technology.

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Why Future Food?

Agriculture is a major factor in climate change, producing over one-third of human-made emissions. This means we need to rethink food. Read our policy paper on how we build more sustainable, resilient and healthy food systems.

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Unlocking a 90% Carbon Reduction in UK Dairy by 2050

The dairy industry is highly carbon intensive. This policy brief seeks to understand the optimal outcomes for the dairy industry to minimise carbon emissions and contribute towards meeting the UK Government’s 2050 net zero goals.

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Livestock Vaccine Communication

This research addresses the challenge of vaccine hesitancy by identifying practical, evidence-based strategies to improve outreach. Drawing from lessons learned during the COVID-19 response, it highlights the value of trust, empathy, and clear, locally rooted communication.

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Addressing Food Waste in Malaysia

This policy seeks to address food waste economic impact costing RM 36bn/year, aiming to reduce methane emissions from landfill, alleviating hunger in vulnerable communities and recognising the need for cultural awareness in seeking to reduce food waste.

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Supporting equitable and inclusive people-focused food policies  

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Understanding More than Food (MtF) Meal Services

Our researhers are building understanding of ways in which food systems can address the nutritional needs of people experiencing health inequalities and provide evidence to inform new developments.

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Agriculture and Sustainability for Climate Change: Focusing on People

Attention and voice must be given to smallholder farmers, who produce 35% of the world’s food, by mainstreaming them in policy discussions and decisions on making farming more sustainable

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Breaking Down the Environmental Barriers to Food Access for Disabled People

Access to food is a basic human right, yet people with disabilities (PWD) face significant and persistent barriers in obtaining a sufficient and nutritious diet.

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Addressing Structural and Relational Challenges in UK Food Banks

Food banks in the UK have expanded rapidly since 2008 due to austerity policies, welfare cuts, and rising food insecurity, with 2,000 outlets nationwide. However, significant problems persist.

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Fair Wages, Working Conditions, Social Protection and Media Representation in UK Food Labour

Fair labour policies are pivotal in establishing stable and ethical food supply chains at both national and international levels, reinforcing our commitment to global welfare.

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Locally Targeted Food Security Interventions

Food insecurity is an increasing and location-specific crisis in Nottinghamshire. Targeted, coordinated, and locally informed interventions are required to promote sustainable food resilience across communities in Nottinghamshire.

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Driving healthy and nutritious food environments and practices

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Healthy, Sustainable and Carbon-Neutral UK Food Supply

Dramatic, rapid, and global-wide action is needed to limit and mitigate the impact of climate change. Modelling by University of Nottingham researchers suggests a global carbon-neutral food system can be delivered by 2050

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Educating Young People on Debunking Food

Food policy must now focus on ‘food literacy’ transitioning as we look to "debunk" food. Food literacy education underpins efforts to improve personal health while advancing a sustainable food system. F

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Improving Dietary Calcium Availability for Better Health

Further investigations into factors influencing micronutrient availability will deliver education, dietary advice and ultimately contribute to improved public health.

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