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Highlighting the Role of Natural Capital in Protecting Scotland’s Water Environment

A CREW project is calling for natural capital to be placed at the heart of River Basin Management Planning (RBMP) in Scotland, helping to better connect water management with climate resilience,… read more
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Climate Change, Mental Health and Flooding Event

On the 2nd June, CREW, ClimateXChange, Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government brought together stakeholders from across the public, research, policy and third sectors to explore the… read more
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CREW Spring 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the spring edition of our quarterly newsletter, CREW NEWS! In this edition we reflect on the launch of Planning for Water Scarcity: Practical Guidance for Scottish Farmers and Growers,… read more
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Arable Futures: New guidance supports Scottish farmers to plan for water scarcity

CREW's latest guidance which helps farmers and growers respond to increasing water scarcity across Scotland was recently launched at the Arable Futures event.Planning for Water Scarcity: Practical… read more
Flooding team, post plenary presentation.

What Comes Next for Flood Resilience? Reflections from Flood Resilience 2026

 Recently, CREW participated in Verture’s Flood Resilience 2026 Conference, held just over a year after the publication of Scotland’s Flood Resilience Strategy. Framed around the Strategy’s core… read more
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CREW News Winter 2025/26

Welcome to the winter edition of our quarterly newsletter, CREW NEWS! In this edition we reflect on the 2026 Scotland's Flood Resilience Conference, share new calls for proposals and hear from our… read more
Workshop slide titled 'Transitioning Surface Water Collection to Surface Water Reuse Systems – CREW Project Stakeholder Workshop,' with logos for CREW, Abertay University, and University of Dundee. Background shows green space with water collection surrounded by buildings. Photo credit: Rebecca Wade.

Workshop insights for Scotland’s transition to greater surface water reuse

Scotland’s critical water infrastructure faces growing pressure from urban expansion and rising water demands compounded by climate change. These challenges highlight the urgent need to strengthen… read more
Scotland strengthens action against antimicrobial resistance through updated research register

Scotland strengthens action against antimicrobial resistance through updated research register

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest global health challenges of our time. To support national efforts against this growing threat, the Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW) funded an… read more
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CREW News Autumn 2025

Welcome to the autumn edition of our quarterly newsletter, CREW NEWS! In this edition we are shining a spotlight on how we embed impact in our work, highlighting recent events, seminars and… read more
Image of Amy Cooper and Nikki Dodd from CREW behind the CREW stand at the ENRA conference. Postcards and leaflets are across a table in front of them and two pull ups stand behind them.

Communication and Impact at the ENRA Conference 2025

Researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders got together for the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Science, Evidence and Policy Conference 2025 on the 3rd of October. The event… read more
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Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Scotland’s Flood Forecasting

Flooding is one of the most serious climate-related risks facing Scotland, with events expected to become more frequent and severe. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) plays a vital… read more
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Scotland Strengthens Research on Emerging Water Contaminants

Scotland is taking steps to understand and address the risks posed by emerging contaminants in its water environment. Three research projects, commissioned by the Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW… read more

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