News
The recent spell of dry weather across Scotland and the rest of the UK, accompanied by periods of high temperatures, has brought water scarcity into sharp focus. However, water scarcity is not… read more
💧 The Summer Edition of CREW News is now available ☀️From climate change, flooding and mental health, to valuing the benefits of protecting and improving Scotland’s water environment, the latest… read more
Research has the greatest impact when it reaches the people who can use and benefit from it. Alongside informing policy and practice, CREW is committed to ensuring that its research delivers tangible… read more
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
CREW, in partnership with ClimateXChange, hosted an event on the 2nd June, bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners and third sector organisations to explore the growing impacts of… read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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