Outputs
On this page you will find outputs from the individual Sprints, as well as outputs from the programme-level research and learning activities. You can filter by publication type or SDG goal, or browse all our outputs starting with the most recent.
Outputs
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Biodiversity offsets perform poorly for both people and nature, but better approaches are available
In this paper, a variety of approaches to implementing BNG offsets are identified and assessed, including options for producing better biodiversity or improved access outcomes at no greater cost.
Associated Sprint: How do we account for biodiversity?
Associated SDGs: 11 Sustainable cities and communities, 14 Life below water, 15 Life on land
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Peatland restoration can provide climate change mitigation over all time-scales: A UK case-study
In this pre-print paper, the authors evaluated the emissions and resultant climate impacts from peatland restoration using data from The Wildlife Trusts as a case study.
Associated Sprint: How can we manage uncertainties in habitat greenhouse gas emissions?
Associated SDGs: 11 Sustainable cities and communities, 12 Responsible consumption and production, 13 Climate action, 15 Life on land
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Review of Progress on the Agile Diversity and Inclusion Plan
In this document, we review the progress on Agile's EDI plan (September 2024).
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Green ammonia imports could supplement long-duration energy storage in the UK
In this paper, the authors present green ammonia as an alternative option for long-term energy storage in 2050, and argue that both domestic and international sources of energy can supplement each other to buffer long periods of low VRE supply.
Associated Sprint: How can maritime shipping transition to green ammonia as fuel?
Associated SDGs: 12 Responsible consumption and production, 13 Climate action, 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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Sprint Research Planning Webinars
In this recorded webinar series, hear from experts at the Agile Initiative on how to plan a Sprint. In this series we cover interdisciplinarity, managing a Sprint, theory of change, co-creation, and the Equality Impact Assessment.
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Diversity and Inclusion Plan
In March 2024 we published our Diversity and Inclusion Plan, detailing our commitments in this area.
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Programme Research Webinars
At two webinars in 2024, the Agile Initiative programme research team presented their discussion documents on "The role of public and deliberation" and "Should universities shift from evidence producers to co-producers?" (June 2024)
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SUMMARY The Role of Publics and Deliberation
This paper summarises the discussion paper reviewing the role of publics and deliberation at the environmental science-policy interface
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The Role of Publics and Deliberation at the environmental science-policy interface
This discussion paper, written by the Agile Initiative programme research team, reviews the role of publics and deliberation at the environmental science-policy interface.
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SUMMARY Impact and Collaboration in Environmental Research
This paper summarises the discussion paper exploring the relationship between environmental research and its use in environmental policy.
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Impact and Collaboration in Environmental Research: Moving universities from evidence producers to co-producers
This discussion paper, written by the Agile Initiative programme research team, explores the relationship between environmental research and its use in environmental policy.
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Addressing regulatory challenges for offshore Geological Carbon Storage in the UK
A policy brief addressing regulatory challenges for offshore Geological Carbon Storage in the UK. The result of a 12 month interdisciplinary research project.
Associated Sprint: What do we need to know to safely store CO2 beneath our shelf seas?
Associated SDGs: 13 Climate action, 14 Life below water, 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure