Recycling news: 2021

Policy & government An introduction to Research for Parliament 2021 Experts have helped us find 30 areas of change to help the UK Parliament prepare for the future. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Research evidence and policy-making: increasing demand, publication speed and public scrutiny COVID-19 has increased demand for research evidence. In response the research and publication processes have sped up. What does this mean for scrutiny? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government The future of UK research: structure and funding In its 2017 Industrial Strategy, the UK Government set out a target of investing 2.4% of GDP on R&D by 2027. How is it planning to reach this target? What are the uncertainties emerging from COVID-19 and the withdrawal from the European Union? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Mental health and well-being in the context of COVID-19 The impacts of COVID-19 on mental health remain unclear. Initial research suggests disproportional impact on children, young people and those with pre-existing mental health conditions. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Health inequalities: research and policy COVID-19 has brought the drivers behind health inequality into sharp focus. But are there resources available to meet research and policy needs? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Health inequalities: health conditions and interventions COVID-19 has renewed attention on unfair and avoidable health differences across the population. But it remains unclear how the pandemic might inform public health policy. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Biological solutions for environmental challenges Biological organisms may begin to provide new and better solutions to environmental problems, but wider use of bioengineering may raise ethical concerns with public perceptions unclear. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Preparing for more extreme climate impacts and disasters Climate change is expected to worsen the frequency, intensity and impacts of some extreme weather events requiring investment in disaster risk reduction and early warning systems. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Rebuilding marine biodiversity Implementing CBD requirements to protect 30% of the global ocean will need to be informed by what interventions can address pressures on marine ecosystems to be successful. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Business priorities post-COVID COVID-19, Brexit and consumer behaviours are changing the way businesses operate. What could the impact be on manufacturing, retail and service provision? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Developments in the diagnosis of disease for medicine and public health Advances in diagnostic tools could improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. But how can patient trust and equitable access be ensured? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government How technology is accelerating changes in the way we work Many organisations have turned to technology during the COVID-19 pandemic to aid social distancing. Could ongoing automation reinforce existing inequalities? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Inequalities in education, and attainment gaps Educational inequalities emerge in early childhood and effects continue throughout a person’s life. How might school closures and disruption widen inequalities? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Systemic risks arising from escalating biodiversity loss Biodiversity is critical for maintaining current and future ecosystem service supply and continued loss increases risks of collapses in capacity as stresses such as climate change build. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government The impact of remote and flexible working arrangements Flexible working could increase wellbeing and productivity, but benefits are not equally distributed throughout the population and could increase inequalities. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Economic inequality and recovery GDP and income inequality both influence population health. How might the COVID-19 outbreak widen economic inequalities in the long-term? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Responding to the challenge of antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance is a global emergency. The Government has set out a series of strategies to tackle it. What progress has been made? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Transforming the food system to deliver beneficial long-term outcomes Transforming the food system, to achieve all the UN SDG long-term goals, is challenging and will require a comprehensive, longer term approach to outcomes. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Meaningful environmental and social governance reporting for net zero The reporting of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks could encourage investments that address climate change targets, but a lack of standards raises reliability concerns. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Reducing the environmental and biodiversity impacts of agriculture The effective ways of increasing agricultural productivity while minimising environmental impacts are debated, such as if biodiversity gains can be integrated into farming systems. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Differing approaches to reaching Net Zero: pathways and timing The UK aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. While industry support for the target is growing, some argue the target must be brought forward to limit global warming to 1.5°C. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Regulation and state use of social media The use of social media raises questions around security, state regulation, privacy, and online safety. How can states balance regulation and personal freedom? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Upskilling and retraining the adult workforce Upskilling and retraining adults is key to addressing future challenges and benefits productivity, health and wellbeing, social justice and communities. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government AI in policing and security Artificial intelligence could change policing. But the efficacy of such technologies is not well established. What are the governance and privacy concerns? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Changing consumption behaviours to meet environmental goals Achieving environmental targets will involve changes in consumption at every level down to households and individuals, requiring effective measures to change consumer habits. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Environmental stewardship of the global commons The global commons include the atmosphere, ice sheets, a stable climate, biodiversity and even space. What is their current state and how can they be protected? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Use of digital technologies to tackle pandemics Many innovations have improved the COVID-19 response and could be key for future-proofing against pandemics. What are the governance and privacy concerns? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Physical threats to infrastructure Climate change and decarbonisation efforts are impacting infrastructure. How might these changes intersect with protections against malicious attacks? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Soil as an essential national asset Climate change and poor management pose significant threats to soils and the services they provide; appropriate baselines and data need to be identified to assess changes in soil health. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Political polarisation and participation Political polarisation could affect political participation. How do inequality and socioeconomic factors intersect with extremism? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government The impact of early childhood education and care on children’s outcomes, and the sustainability of the sector Early education and care can have positive and long-lasting impacts on children’s outcomes. What are the impact of changes in Government policy and COVID-19? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Valuing our Food Waste: South Australia’s strategy to reduce and divert household and business food waste 2020-2025 - Green Industries SA Green Industries SA · 29 Apr 2021 Policy & government Sustainable cooling Cooling is a process used across many areas of society. It is important for buildings, industrial processes and the supply of food and medicines. It is also needed for sustainable development. Yet some cooling applications contribute to climate change and the demand for cooling is rising. This POSTnote looks at UK and global demand for cooling. It highlights ways of meeting this demand that are… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 28 Apr 2021 Policy & government Climate change impacts on New Zealand - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 28 Apr 2021 Policy & government International Development Committee Area of Research Interest: changes to the UK aid budget Registration for this ARI has now closed. An inquiry into the effectiveness and influence of the Select Committee system by the 2017–19 House of Commons Liaison Committee made several recommendations on how to improve the use of research evidence in select committees. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 28 Apr 2021 Policy & government Office of the Public Guardian annual report 2019 to 2020 Report and accounts showing who paid for the Office of the Public Guardian and how those funds were spent. GOV.UK · 27 Apr 2021 Policy & government Living organ donation This POSTnote describes the scale and nature of living donation in the UK, its regulatory framework and the ethical considerations around this highly regulated procedure. It also analyses challenges within living organ donation, and the strategies implemented to address them. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Apr 2021 Policy & government COVID-19 vaccine misinformation There have been large volumes of inaccurate information about COVID-19 circulating since the beginning of the pandemic, including misinformation about vaccinations against the infection. This article looks at the types and sources of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and its public health impact. It also looks at the different approaches being used to fight COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, such a… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 26 Apr 2021 Policy & government Justice and Home Affairs Committee - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 25 Apr 2021 Policy & government Offshore Options: Managing Environmental Effects in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 22 Apr 2021