The Land Use for Net Zero Nature and People (LUNZ) Hub
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How could a national network of Living Labs strengthen farmer‑led research, coordinate on‑farm trials, and improve evidence on sustainability outcomes? This study maps current activity and stakeholder views on how a network could be designed and delivered. bit.ly/4ztSG4A
🔊LUNZ Hub Early Careers Conference in Aberdeen.
📆 Monday 7 September
⏰ 1-6pm
📍 The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen
For more details and to register ➡️ bit.ly/45ufROC
Open to early career individuals to network, share work, and discuss careers!
Researchers from the @UWEBristol were asked by @DefraGovUK to review data and digital tools relevant to land in England.
Read the resulting report on Land Data and Digital Tools for Net Zero, Nature and Society here ➡️ lunzhub.com/resources/land-d…
Impact rarely moves in a straight line. It builds through relationships, reused evidence, and small shifts in thinking.
Read our blog on the recent workshop on Impact 'From metrics to storytelling: making sense of hidden impact'
lunzhub.com/resources/from-m…
🌱 What does Biodiversity Net Gain look like in Practice?
We sat down with Sam Bower Head of Sustainability – Natural Environment, @balfourbeatty to explore how this policy works on the ground & where it needs to evolve.
Read our key insights here 🔗
lunzhub.com/resources/seven-…
What’s going on in the Fens to meet the challenges posed by a changing climate and degradation of peat?
Our Big Tent event in Ely focused on these issues, and began with a day of field visits.
Read our insights here 🔗 lunzhub.com/resources/explor…
🧑💻 How can farmers navigate the growing world of greenhouse gas assessments with confidence?
Our latest webinar unpacks why calculators differ, how policy & supply‑chain pressures shape assessments, & what farmers need to use results with confidence.
bit.ly/4tPKbh7
What does it really mean to return to work as a new parent in land use, agrifood and research? Our latest workshop on balancing identity, parenthood and work explores just that.
Follow this link to view the webinar and read our takeaways 🔗 lunzhub.com/resources/balanc…
🤖 Made with AI
A land use framework at last.
Read the latest blog from @Dirt_Science and @mike_morecroft examining how the framework navigates the competing demands and trade‑offs that arise when integrating spatial plans from different sectors, and what matters now.
lunzhub.com/resources/the-la…
Join us on 9th June for our event 'Unlocking Finance for Farm and Landscape Recovery in Wales'
Bringing together Welsh land, water, supply chain, finance & policy partners to explore new finance for fair nature recovery
For more details & to register 🔗 bit.ly/4rZzYx2
🤖 Made with AI
We’re excited to share more about the upcoming Lowland England ‘Big Tent’ event taking place in Ely and the surrounding countryside in March.
Follow the link to read more about the focus, what to expect & how to book bit.ly/4rGjlab
We look forward to seeing you there!
Calling all farmers, land managers, agri-food businesses, community groups, policy makers, planners, and researchers.
Join the Hub for our 'Big Tent' event in Ely, Cambridgeshire!
📍 Ely, Cambridgshire
📅 18-19 March
➡️ Book a place on either day here bit.ly/4rxyo5L
The critical role of soils in mitigating flood risk 🌧️🌱
In this Soils & Flooding Workshop, experts discuss soil type, structure & connectivity.
Flood mitigation is a systems challenge & effective solutions need soil-specific actions at the right scale.
lunzhub.com/resources/soils-…
Do you agree with this postcard suggestion at #ORFC?
In what context have you heard 'resilience' used - and does the term annoy you?
At @ORFC? Look out for our 'problematic language' postcards to get involved - or use our form: bit.ly/44QjQVS
#ORFC26
"Many of the words used to describe sustainable farming foster or activate antagonistic & reactionary responses" - #ORFC26 attendee
Do you agree?
To get involved in our 'problematic language' exercise, look out for our cards at @ORFC or use our form: bit.ly/44QjQVS
Our 'problematic language' cards are is getting great input at #ORFC26. Next up: 'regenerative'
"It rewards a history of bad behaviour - what about those who never de-generated?" - do you agree?
At ORFC? Look out for our cards - or use our form: bit.ly/44QjQVS
#ORFC
On Feb 4th the RESPECT Project hosts a webinar on achieving a just transition in relation to Scotland’s peatlands, with contributions from Peatland ACTION, Community Land Scotland & Tóchar Wetlands Restoration initiative.
To register: bit.ly/4qfBs6a
#Scotland #Peatland
Confused about #soil carbon sequestration?
Watch the #LUNZHub Talking Heads interview where Ellen Fay speaks to Prof. Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen, & Dr Helaina Black, Honorary Associate with the @JamesHuttonInst & chief scientist at Agricarbon.
➡️ bit.ly/3J1Ykpu
Save the date: Nov 4th we host a webinar on building capacity for net zero literacy in farming and rural communities, with expert speakers from @SRUC, @TheAHDB and @KepakGroup reflecting on their experiences in capacity building, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
#NetZero
