UK NERC (Natural Environment Research Council)

The UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is a governmental organization that funds and supports research to understand the Earth’s natural systems, including the environment, climate, ecosystems, and natural resources. Its goal is to advance scientific knowledge about how the natural world works, how it is changing, and how humans can live sustainably within it. NERC funds universities, research institutes, and scientists across the UK, enabling them to carry out studies that inform policies, protect the environment, and improve our understanding of critical environmental issues worldwide.