SDG 15: Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

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Secretary of State visits University of Surrey to discuss landmark reforms to veterinary regulation

14 July 2026

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Why are thousands of over-50s missing from the workforce? New Surrey project aims to find out

2 July 2026

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Women hold just 3% of jobs in tourism's biggest transport sector, global study finds

30 June 2026

Commentary: Britain wasn't built for extreme heat - is the law ready?

24 June 2026

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Biodiversity trail launched on Stag Hill campus

24 June 2026

SDG 15 research projects

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Prescription of Nature-Based Solutions to Cities (UGPN-NBS)

Principal investigator: Professor Prashant Kumar

Start date: August 2024

End date: July 2025