Raw materials, the timber crisis, and fears of deforestation during the interwar period

This paper will reveal the entanglements of timber trade and deforestation issues under the auspices of the League of Nations. As the discussion will show, forests and timber merged two intertwining threads. As an international forum for industrial cooperation, the League was focused on supporting and ensuring efficient global production of a variety of raw materials. Due to different circumstances, timber received a special attention on behalf of different players involved.

Public Engagement with Research 101

Engagement describes the many ways that we can share our research and its value by interacting with wider public audiences, generating mutual benefit. We look at what public engagement is and some of the reasons why you might want to do it. We'll highlight the multitude of different approaches you can take, including real examples from the University and further afield. We'll provide tips on getting started and where to get support. Our face to face sessions typically include researchers presenting their experiences and answering your questions.

Collaborating with organisations to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join us for a fantastic panel event bringing together representatives from academia, business, the UN World Tourism Organisation and Just a Drop - an NGO that has helped deliver sustainable water solutions to over 1.9 million people in 32 countries - to discuss how organisations can work together to progress sustainable tourism and delivery of the sustainable development goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more and put your questions to sector leaders.
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