Priority Areas

Energy - Creating and securing environmentally benign and sustainable energy supplies whilst improving efficiency and use

Food - Creating and securing a safe, environmentally friendly, diverse and affordable food supply

Future cities - Developing and adapting cities to meet the emergent needs of its citizens

Human and animal health - Improving and maintaining accessible human and animal health including disease prevention

Lifestyle and recreation - Providing a sustainable route for people to live richer and more varied lives

Public engagement and trust - Improving the public's awareness of science as a risk-taking motor of future solutions

Raw materials and feedstocks - Creating and sustaining a supply of sustainable feedstocks, designing processes and products that preserve resources
 
Water - Ensuring the sustainable management of water, and addressing societal impact on water resources (quality and availability)