Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 66
66
Acknowledged
UK polar science strength reflects leadership and influence through collaborative research.
Conclusion
The UK’s strength in polar science reflects its ability to lead and influence at both national and international levels. Through collaborative research and reciprocal partnerships, the UK has advanced global scientific understanding while reinforcing its reputation for excellence in innovation and logistics. (Conclusion, Paragraph 281)
Government Response Summary
The government partially accepts this conclusion, detailing existing successful bilateral funding agreements and international partnerships through UKRI-NERC, including substantial collaborations with Australia, Germany, and Sweden. It also notes less developed partnerships with South Korea and New Zealand and highlights new opportunities via Horizon Europe.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government partially accepts this recommendation. 87. Bilateral funding agreements between UKRI-NERC and international partners have been a successful way of collaborating internationally on a range of research areas. In addition to those mentioned, UKRI has a Memorandum of Understanding with the German Research Foundation (DFG). NERC has a strong portfolio of investments with the countries for which we have funding agreements, and already partners substantially with Australia, Germany and Sweden. However, partnerships with South Korea and New Zealand are less developed. NERC also works to develop collaborative opportunities through European platforms, such as Horizon Europe and global partnerships, such as the Belmont Forum. 88. The UK’s association to Horizon Europe has opened more opportunities for British and global scientists and researchers, providing access to extensive funding streams and a collaborative environment that attracts top-tier talent from around the world.