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Research and data analysis

Connecting climate science to local action: introducing the new Local Authority Climate Service 

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A person sitting on a grassy hill with a city in the background.

In this post, Victoria Ramsey explains how the new Local Authority Climate Service can help local authorities to understand climate change in their area, support their decision making and climate planning adaptation.

Why monitoring matters: showcasing the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme

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Gideon Henderson introducing the NCEA programme.

In this post, David Jones, Senior Responsible Owner for the terrestrial arm of Defra’s largest research and development programme - the NCEA, shares reflections from the recent stakeholder showcase event.

A call for feedback on the indicators of species abundance in England

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image of a yellow clouded butterfly sitting on a pink flower.

In this post, Clare and Claire, from the Environmental Statistics and Reporting team at Defra, share what the species abundance indicator is, and how you can get in touch to give feedback on the statistic in development. 

Mapping our natural assets: the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme

picture of Hartland Quay, sunny coastland with waves lapping into the quay

Sarah Adcock and David Jones, Senior Responsible Owners for Defra's Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme explain why building a picture of our natural assets and their benefits is the first, crucial step in protecting our environment.