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Ecology and Environment Research Centre research strengths

Discover our research strengths and the work we are doing to prevent further decline in the Earth's ecosystems and relieve the growing pressures on the environment.

Research strengths

  • Manchester Met researcher observing a rhino

    Species Biology and Conservation

    Helping to conserve threatened species and discover new insights into organismal biology and behaviour.

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  • A watering hole in an otherwise arid desert

    Environmental change

    Investigating the changing Earth's environment and the measures needed to achieve sustainability and promote resilience.

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    Sustainable Environments

    Providing the science base to facilitate organisations and communities in effective environmental decision-making.

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Research clusters and networks

  • A long billed bird with a crest peaking out of a hiding place

    Ornithology

    Improving understanding of the world’s bird species - the threats they face and the action needed to conserve them.

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  • Four arms holding aloft glass and metal objects for recycling

    Waste 2 Resource Innovation Network

    Helping organisations plan for and adapt to a circular economy.

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