Details of Award

NERC Reference : NE/L000296/1

Marks and Spencer Knowledge Exchange Fellowship

Fellow:: Professor CH Quinn, University of Leeds, School of Earth and Environment
Grant held at:: University of Leeds, School of Earth and Environment

ENRIs:: None
Science Topics:: Agricultural systems; Livestock production; Climate & Climate Change

Abstract:: The productivity of our global food system is threatened by environmental degradation, resource scarcity and climate change. At the same time the demand on the system is increasing due to a growing global population and increasing consumption. Sir John Beddington calls this a 'perfect storm' of challenges that must be addressed if our food system is to become sustainable. Business has a key role to play in meeting these challenges through minimising waste, helping to balance supply and demand, and contributing to better governance of the global food system (Foresight, 2011). Plan A makes M&S uniquely placed to become a leader and model for business engagement with and contribution to these issues. The KE Fellowship is a key step in that process, by facilitating the integration of science and business for the development of a more sustainable food system. The aim of the fellowship is to be a knowledge broker that facilitates and filters between NERC and M&S to maximise the uptake of NERC funded environmental science research relevant to business, and to promote mutually beneficial new KE and research projects through the development of a responsive partnership.

Authorised funds only

This fellowship award has a total value of £198,001

DI - Other Costs	DI - Staff	DI - T&S
£15,153	£157,596	£25,253

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