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Sustainable efficiencies in urban environments
Executive Summary
This UKRI-NSFC collaboration funds joint UK-China research projects focused on urban climate adaptation, resilience, and carbon reduction. It is primarily aimed at academic and research institutions forming bilateral consortia.
Expected Launch
December 2026
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
Academic, RTO
Funding Available & Project Rates
£1 to 2 million each
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Target Sectors
clean energynet zero
Technology Scope
urban climate adaptationclimate resiliencecarbon footprint reductionsustainable urban environments
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Competition Scope & Overview
This programme between UKRI and the National Natural Science Foundation of China will establish research collaborations in urban climate adaptation and resilience, drawing on UK and Chinese expertise in solutions for reducing the carbon footprint and increased climate resilience in urban environments. Lead: NERC