Evaluations, survey work, qualitative studies and impact assessments commissioned by UK government departments — separated out from the news, and attributed to the agency that carried out the work.
Presents preliminary and updated outbreak assessments of avian influenza across Europe, Russia and the UK, summarising incident reports, geographic spread and risks to poultry, wild birds and public health for surveillance and control planning.
Notification of a proposed release of a precision‑bred rapeseed plant in England (reference PBR/26/008), providing details of the organism and the planned release for regulatory and stakeholder scrutiny.
Notification of a proposed release of a precision‑bred rapeseed plant in England (reference PBR/26/009), setting out the release details for regulatory oversight and public record.
A regularly updated list of confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) cases in wild birds across Great Britain, detailing species, locations and dates of detection for surveillance and response purposes.
Research examining how characteristics of lowland agricultural peat affect water quality and peat hydrology, assessing which peat properties influence water tables and approaches to effective water table restoration.
Update summarising hen harrier tracking data collected since 2002, describing dispersal behaviour evidence from the long-running monitoring programme to inform conservation and management.
Internal review finds shortcomings in the Environment Agency’s regulation of waste pneumatic tyres, focusing on controls around their export to India and identifying areas for improved oversight, compliance and enforcement to prevent illegal or unsafe shipments.
Publishes monthly local reports across England covering rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater and reservoir levels to inform regional water management and drought monitoring.
Provides the national monthly water situation for England in 2026, reporting on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoirs to support national water resilience planning.
Quarterly and annual surveillance reports on non‑statutory zoonoses and infections shared between humans and animals, summarising detection patterns and public‑health implications from animal health monitoring.
Continues the Environment Agency’s work on measuring methane emissions from landfills, presenting measurement approaches, metrics and findings to improve national landfill methane accounting.
Interim evaluation sets out early findings on the UK’s participation in the EU Copernicus Earth observation programme since rejoining in 2024, assessing benefits, data use and delivery arrangements to date.
Survey research examines public perceptions and attitudes towards temporary use bans (hosepipe bans) in England, exploring acceptability, behavioural responses during droughts and hot weather, and public awareness of restrictions.
Release of all indicators under Theme K (International) of the Environmental Indicator Framework, providing internationally focused environmental metrics for monitoring cross‑border and global environmental impacts.
Research and analysis examines the impacts of active travel investment in England, aiming to improve economic appraisal and evaluation methods for schemes that encourage walking and cycling.
Explores consumer views and information needs on innovative food technologies, with particular focus on precision fermentation, identifying public attitudes, concerns and preferences for communication about novel food production methods.
The ESPAUR 2024–25 report presents national data on antimicrobial prescribing and resistance, plus coverage of stewardship implementation and awareness activities to monitor trends and inform policy on antimicrobial use and resistance.
Science advice note reviewing social and behavioural evidence on public attitudes to consuming cell‑cultivated and precision‑fermented products, identifying factors that shape acceptance, trust and communication strategies for policymakers and industry.
The Animal Welfare Committee sets out its opinion on welfare implications of breeding and breeding technologies in commercial livestock agriculture, highlighting ethical and welfare considerations for industry practice and regulation.
Provides the Animal Welfare Committee’s view on welfare implications of farming and wild-capture for fur, assessing practices, welfare risks and considerations for responsible sourcing policies.
Examines how national planning policy and guidance shapes decisions to demolish, redevelop or retrofit buildings, analysing the policy levers, decision criteria and implications for sustainability and heritage considerations.
An audit of the US breeding poultry compartment scheme assesses how compartments certify freedom from avian influenza and Newcastle disease, evaluating the scheme’s assurances for trade and risks to UK biosecurity and import controls.
Research tests whether carbon labels on flights change consumer choices and encourages lower‑carbon travel, analysing label design, consumer responses and potential impacts on booking behaviour.
Compilation of the evidence base supporting Natural England’s strategy gathers ecological, social and economic research that underpins strategic priorities and interventions for England’s landscapes and biodiversity.
Independent report by Alma Economics assesses the financial and environmental pressures climate change poses to grassroots sport in the UK, analysing cost drivers, resilience challenges and implications for clubs and local provision.
Describes a DEFRA-focused case study using the Government Office for Science Futures Toolkit’s Horizon Scanning tool, outlining how weak signals, emerging trends and the Updated Global Megatrends reports informed departmental foresight work.