Sustainability Research Institute


TitleSustainability Research Institute
Configured behaviouruel:research-institute:sustainability-research-institute
TypeSchool
UniversityUEL
DeanDr Stuart Connop
Research AdministratorMrs Daiva Raguckiene
Research Degrees LeaderDr Bamdad Ayati
DeputyMs Caroline Nash
Examination OfficerMrs Daiva Raguckiene

Latest research outputs

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Manufacture and performance of lightweight aggregate from waste drill cuttings
Ayati, B., Molineux, C., Newport, D. and Cheeseman, Christopher 2018. Manufacture and performance of lightweight aggregate from waste drill cuttings. Journal of Cleaner Production. 208, pp. 252-260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.10.134

Article

Mechanical and hygrothermal properties of hemp-silica bio-composites
Ayati, B., Gutierrez Rivas, A. and Chandler, A. 2024. Mechanical and hygrothermal properties of hemp-silica bio-composites. Construction and Building Materials. 425 (Art. 136077). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136077

Article

Microplastic abundance in the Thames River during the New Year period
Devereux, R., Westhead, E., Jayaratne, R. and Newport, D. 2022. Microplastic abundance in the Thames River during the New Year period. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 177 (Art. 113534). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113534

Article

Microplastic pollution in the estuarine and river environment of the River Thames, UK
Devereux, R. 2023. Microplastic pollution in the estuarine and river environment of the River Thames, UK. PhD Thesis University of East London Sustainability Research Institute https://doi.org/10.15123/uel.8w26w

PhD Thesis

Microsatellite analysis reveals the spatial dynamics of Bombus humilis and Bombus sylvarum
Connop, S. and Steer, Jonathan 2010. Microsatellite analysis reveals the spatial dynamics of Bombus humilis and Bombus sylvarum. Insect Conservation and Diversity. 4 (3), pp. 212-221.

Article

Mires
Lindsay, R. 2016. Mires. in: Finlayson, C. Max, Milton, G. Randy, Prentice, R. Crawford and Davidson, Nick C. (ed.) The Wetland Book: II: Distribution, Description and Conservation Springer Netherlands.

Book chapter

Mosaic Management: The Missing Ingredient for Biodiversity Innovation in Urban Greenspace Design
Connop, S. and Nash, C. 2019. Mosaic Management: The Missing Ingredient for Biodiversity Innovation in Urban Greenspace Design .

Article

Multidisciplinary urban landscape design guidelines: Barking Riverside green infrastructure opportunities
Connop, S., Clough, Jack and Nash, Caroline 2016. Multidisciplinary urban landscape design guidelines: Barking Riverside green infrastructure opportunities. London University of East London. https://doi.org/10.15123/PUB.4914

Project report

Nature-Based Solutions Initiating Scaling Guidebook
Connop, S. and Vandergert, P. 2019. Nature-Based Solutions Initiating Scaling Guidebook. Connecting Nature.

Book

O Que as Cidades Precisam Para se Transformarem Com Soluções Baseadas na Natureza?
Frantzeskaki, N., Vandergert, P. and Dick, G. 2022. O Que as Cidades Precisam Para se Transformarem Com Soluções Baseadas na Natureza? in: Herzog, C., Freitas, T. and Wiedman, G. (ed.) Soluções Baseadas na Natureza e os Desafios da Água: Acelerando a transição para cidades mais sustentáveis European Commission - Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. pp. 106-114

Book chapter

Ombrogenous mires in Islay and Mull
Lindsay, R., Rigall, J. and Bignall, E. M. 1983. Ombrogenous mires in Islay and Mull. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Section B. Biological Sciences. 83 (Jan), pp. 341-371.

Article

Over the Top— how far should we go?
Lindsay, R. 2019. Over the Top— how far should we go? Delivering the 25 Year Environment Plan: Woodland Creation in Upland Protected Landscapes. Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK 22 - 22 Oct 2019

Conference item

Peat
Lindsay, R. and Andersen, Roxane 2016. Peat. in: Finlayson, C. Max, Milton, G. Randy, Prentice, R. Crawford and Davidson, Nick C. (ed.) The Wetland Book: II: Distribution, Description and Conservation Springer Netherlands.

Book chapter

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Atmospheric pollution
Evans, Chris, Woodin, Sarah and Lindsay, R. 2016. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Atmospheric pollution. International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Burning
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2014. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Burning. Edinburgh International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Commercial peat extraction
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2014. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Commercial peat extraction. Edinburgh International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Domestic peat extraction
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2014. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Domestic peat extraction. Edinburgh International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Ecological Impacts of Forestry on Peatlands
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2014. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Ecological Impacts of Forestry on Peatlands. Edinburgh International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Grazing and Trampling
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2014. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Grazing and Trampling. Edinburgh International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Impacts of Artificial Drainage on Peatlands
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2014. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Impacts of Artificial Drainage on Peatlands. Edinburgh International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Key Definitions
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2014. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Key Definitions. Edinburgh International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Peat Bogs, Climate and Climate Change
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2014. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Peat Bogs, Climate and Climate Change. Edinburgh International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Peatland Restoration
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2016. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Peatland Restoration. International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Structure, Form, State and Condition
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2014. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Structure, Form, State and Condition. Edinburgh International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Tracks across peatlands
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2016. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Tracks across peatlands. International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat Bog Ecosystems: Weathering, Erosion and Mass Movement of Blanket Bog
Lindsay, R., Birnie, Richard and Clough, Jack 2014. Peat Bog Ecosystems: Weathering, Erosion and Mass Movement of Blanket Bog. Edinburgh International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Technical report

Peat forming process and restoration management
Lindsay, R. 2003. Peat forming process and restoration management. in: Meade, Roger (ed.) Proceedings of the Risley Moss Bog Restoration Workshop 26-27 February 2003 English Nature. pp. 23-38

Book chapter

Peatbogs and carbon: a critical synthesis to inform policy development in oceanic peat bog conservation and restoration in the context of climate change.
Lindsay, R. 2010. Peatbogs and carbon: a critical synthesis to inform policy development in oceanic peat bog conservation and restoration in the context of climate change. University of East London, Environmental Research Group.

Technical report

Peatland (Mire Types): Based on Origin and Behavior of Water, Peat Genesis, Landscape Position, and Climate
Lindsay, R. 2016. Peatland (Mire Types): Based on Origin and Behavior of Water, Peat Genesis, Landscape Position, and Climate. in: Finlayson, C. Max, Milton, G. Randy, Prentice, R. Crawford and Davidson, Nick C. (ed.) The Wetland Book: II: Distribution, Description and Conservation Springer Netherlands.

Book chapter

Peatland afforestation in the UK and consequences for carbon storage
Sloan, T.J., Payne, R.J., Anderson, A.R., Bain, C., Chapman, S., Cowie, N., Gilbert, P., Lindsay, R., Mauquoy, D., Newton, A.J. and Andersen, R. 2018. Peatland afforestation in the UK and consequences for carbon storage. Mires and Peat. 23 (1), pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.19189/MaP.2017.OMB.315

Article

Peatland Classification
Lindsay, R. 2016. Peatland Classification. in: Finlayson, C. Max, Everard, Mark, Irvine, Kenneth, McInnes, Robert J., Middleton, Beth A. and Davidson, Nick C. (ed.) The Wetland Book: I: Structure and Function, Management, and Methods Springer Netherlands.

Book chapter

Peatland conservation ‐ the Cinderella Syndrome
Lindsay, R. 1992. Peatland conservation ‐ the Cinderella Syndrome. in: Bragg, O.M., Hulme, P.D., Ingram, H.A.P. and Robertson, R.A. (ed.) Peatland ecosystems and man: An impact assessment Dundee University of Dundee/British Ecological Society. pp. 331-344

Book chapter

Peatland conservation — from cinders to Cinderella
Lindsay, R. 1993. Peatland conservation — from cinders to Cinderella. Biodiversity & Conservation. 2 (5), pp. 528-540.

Article

Peatland Training Programme – Part 1
Lindsay, R. 2020. Peatland Training Programme – Part 1. IUCN UK Peatland Programme.

Documentation

Peatlands and Windfarms: Conflicting Carbon Targets and Environmental Impacts
Lindsay, R. 2016. Peatlands and Windfarms: Conflicting Carbon Targets and Environmental Impacts. in: Finlayson, C. Max, Milton, G. Randy, Prentice, R. Crawford and Davidson, Nick C. (ed.) The Wetland Book: II: Distribution, Description and Conservation Springer.

Book chapter

Peatlands: Restoring the Invisible – a matter of Intelligence
Lindsay, R. 2023. Peatlands: Restoring the Invisible – a matter of Intelligence. Power to the Peatlands Conference 2023. Antwerp, Belgium 19 - 21 Sep 2023

Conference keynote

Peatlands: the challenge of mapping the world’s invisible stores of carbon and water
Lindsay, R., Ifo, A., Cole, L., Montanarella, L. and Nuutinen, M. 2019. Peatlands: the challenge of mapping the world’s invisible stores of carbon and water. Unasylva: An international journal of forestry and forest industries. 70, pp. 46-57.

Article

Pollinator-flower interactions in gardens during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown of 2020
Ollerton, J., Trunschke, J., Havens, H., Landaverde-González, P., Keller, A., Gilpin, A-M., Rech, A. R., Baronio, G. J., Phillips, B., Mackin, C., Stanley, D. A., Treanore, E., Baker, E., Rotheray, E. L., Erickson, E., Fornoff, F., Brearley, F., Ballantyne, G., Iossa, G., Stone, G. N., Bartomeus, I., Stockan, J. A., Leguizamón, J., Prendergast, K., Rowley, L., Giovanetti, M., de O. Bueno, R., Wesselingh, R. A., Mallinger, R., Edmondson, S., Howard, S. R., Leonhardt, S. D., Rojas-Nossa, S. V., Brett, M., Joaqui, T. S., Antoniazzi, R. L., Burton, V. J., Feng, H., Tian, Z., Xu, Q., Zhang, C., Shi, C., Huang, S-Q., Cole, L. J., Bendifallah, L., Ellis, E. E., Hegland, S. J., Díaz, S. S., Lander, T. A., Mayr, A. V., Katzer, S., Dawson, D., Eeraerts, M., Armbruster, W. S., Walton, B., Adjlane, N., Falk, S., Mata, L., Geiger, A. G., Carvell, C., Wallace, C., Ratto, F., Barberis, M., Kahane, F., Connop, S., Stip, A., Sigrist, M. R., Vereecken, N. J., Klein, A-M., Baldock, K. C. and Arnold, S. E. 2022. Pollinator-flower interactions in gardens during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown of 2020. Journal of Pollination Ecology. 31, pp. 87-96. https://doi.org/10.26786/1920-7603(2022)695

Article

Potential for research on hemp insulation in the UK construction sector
Latif, E., Wijeyesekera, D.Chitral, Newport, D. and Tucker, Simon 2010. Potential for research on hemp insulation in the UK construction sector. Proceedings of Advances in Computing and Technology, (AC&T) The School of Computing and Technology 5th Annual Conference, University of East London, pp. 143-150

Conference paper

Predicting bee community responses to land-use changes: Effects of geographic and taxonomic biases
De Palma, Adriana, Abrahamczyk, Stefan, Aizen, Marcelo A., Albrecht, Matthias, Basset, Yves, Bates, Adam, Blake, Robin J., Boutin, Céline, Bugter, Rob, Connop, S., Cruz-López, Leopoldo, Cunningham, Saul A., Darvill, Ben, Diekötter, Tim, Dorn, Silvia, Downing, Nicola, Entling, Martin H., Farwig, Nina, Felicioli, Antonio, Fonte, Steven J., Fowler, Robert, Franzén, Markus, Goulson, Dave, Grass, Ingo, Hanley, Mick E., Hendrix, Stephen D., Herrmann, Farina, Herzog, Felix, Holzschuh, Andrea, Jauker, Birgit, Kessler, Michael, Knight, M. E., Kruess, Andreas, Lavelle, Patrick, Le Féon, Violette, Lentini, Pia, Malone, Louise A., Marshall, Jon, Pachón, Eliana Martínez, McFrederick, Quinn S., Morales, Carolina L., Mudri-Stojnic, Sonja, Nates-Parra, Guiomar, Nilsson, Sven G., Öckinger, Erik, Osgathorpe, Lynne, Parra-H, Alejandro, Peres, Carlos A., Persson, Anna S., Petanidou, Theodora, Poveda, Katja, Power, Eileen F., Quaranta, Marino, Quintero, Carolina, Rader, Romina, Richards, Miriam H., Roulston, T’ai, Rousseau, Laurent, Sadler, Jonathan P., Samnegård, Ulrika, Schellhorn, Nancy A., Schüepp, Christof, Schweiger, Oliver, Smith-Pardo, Allan H., Steffan-Dewenter, Ingolf, Stout, Jane C., Tonietto, Rebecca K., Tscharntke, Teja, Tylianakis, Jason M., Verboven, Hans A. F., Vergara, Carlos H., Verhulst, Jort, Westphal, Catrin, Yoon, Hyung Joo and Purvis, Andy 2016. Predicting bee community responses to land-use changes: Effects of geographic and taxonomic biases. Scientific Reports. 6, p. 31153. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep31153

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