Humans monitor animals for a range of different reasons, such as identifying how large or dense their populations are and ways to ensure we can protect them and their habitats. Over the years, scientists have used techniques such as identifying animal tracks, setting up cameras…
FIT Counts: if you can spare ten minutes to sit and watch insects and flowers you can carry out a FIT Count (Flower-Insect Timed Count)! This simple survey collects data on the total number of insects that visit a particular flower, ideally chosen from our…
The Virtual community Science Camp (now online due to the Coronavirus pandemic) comprises a series of events run from February to May 2021. The programme presents research learning opportunities for early career environmental researchers to boldly re-imagine how to co-create environmental solutions with community partners…
These resources were developed by EU citizen science project WeCount and DETI Inspire at UWE Bristol. WeCount Schools resources cover a wide range of subjects, all curriculum linked, supporting children to learn about the grand challenges’ cities face in relation to urban travel, air pollution…
In November 2021, Glasgow hosts COP26, but what is COP26 and why is it important? Our Science Communicator Jennifer explains the purpose of the conference and why it is a crucial opportunity to tackle climate change. For more Live sessions and fantastic content, go to…
We hear a lot about climate change in the media and it often comes alongside images of extreme weather. Science Communicator Jennifer explains the difference between climate change and weather and how climate change can cause extreme weather events across the world. For more Live…
You might hear the term Net Zero on news programmes and documentaries about climate change. Science Communicator Jennifer explains what Net Zero means and why it’s an important target in the fight against climate change. For more Live sessions and fantastic content, go to the…
Introducing Our Climate Our Future: The GO-TO Free COP26 school materials, created by Twinkl in collaboration with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) & Partners, including the Trust for Sustainable Living, and endorsed by the UK Government. Our Climate Our Future resources were created to bring the…
Global warming is causing polar ice sheets and glaciers to melt, adding more water to the oceans. Warming water also expands, causing the height of the sea’s surface to rise. The combination of high tides, sea level rise and storm waves endanger the survival of…
Satellites offer a unique global perspective on the Earth’s climate. Earth observation satellites take daily images that reveal a wealth of detail about our changing planet and we now have over three decades of observations describing some of the most important climate variables. These are…