Research themes
Our research themes provide a focus for our work so we can find solutions to some of the biggest global challenges.
The thematic approach to framing our science is driven by a desire to focus research around providing solutions from and for nature. At the core of this approach is the scaling up and acceleration of how we use, develop and interpret collections, and how our infrastructure and data enable this. The themes are cross-cutting and allow us to leverage existing and build new national and international partnerships to push forward world-class, world-leading science about the natural world.
From tackling climate change and meeting the mineral needs of a net zero world to restoring biodiversity and achieving food security, our thematic approach to our research and collections offers insight into how we create a brighter future for both people and the planet.
