Press Releases
Read through our selection of press releases that refer to work undertaken.
Green spaces and wetlands keep cities cool during heatwaves
Wetlands and parks amongst the best way to cool down cities during heatwaves
Collaboration launched to improve green space initiatives
Scientists call for a tree planting drive to help tackle heatwaves
New ‘Library of Greening’ can help poorest Urban Communities
Guildford Living Lab completes hedge and living gate at Sandfield Primary School
Survey shows public support for more nature in towns and cities
Clean Air Gardens - Could your front yard protect you from air pollution? (Part 2)
Heat Cool Workshop
How do Guildford’s buildings and green spaces heat and cool our town?
Creating Climate Resilient Urban Treescapes
What can we learn from our experiences of heat waves and what are the implications for managing heat resilient treescapes for the future?
Clean Air Gardens - Could your front yard protect you from air pollution? (Part 1)
Small towns contribute to tackling climate change through University of Surrey-led £400k funding
University research project wins £40,000
Research project aimed at improving health and well being in urban areas has been awarded £40k in funding.
Collaboration launched to improve green space initiatives
A joint project is underway to help inform and improve the development of green spaces in Rhyl.
GCARE team up with local school for urban greening project
£40,000 Secured for Sandfield Primary School Urban Greening
Project to help cool Brazilian towns and cities
Nature-based solutions could help Brazilian towns and cities keep cool and safe from the effects of rising temperatures caused by climate change.
Nature can help to ‘RECLAIM’ and strengthen our cities against climate change
Scientists are enlisting Mother Nature to help England, Scotland and Wales' most vulnerable towns and cities adapt to climate change and help the levelling up agenda.
Natural features will support urban areas’ adaptation to climate change
A new project involving the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) will support Britain’s towns and cities as they adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Networks to help communities be greener, more resilient and prosperous
UKRI has invested £3.6 million in three networks to improve economic and social wellbeing and create more sustainable, resilient, communities.