Global move towards plant-based diets could reshape farming jobs and reduce labour costs worldwide, Oxford study finds

A global shift towards healthier, more sustainable eating patterns could reshape agricultural employment across the world, according to new research from the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI).

Pre-COP dialogue cements Oxford and Brazil partnership in forest conservation and climate finance innovation

Brazil’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Antonio Patriota, highlighted the country’s groundbreaking Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF)—an ambitious financing mechanism that will reward nations for preserving tropical forests.

Co-Directors of Changing Global Orders Programme in Berlin for policy meetings

Programme Co-Directors Patricia Clavin and Andy Hurrell are co-Chairs of the Global (Dis)Order international policy programme, a joint initiative of the British Academy and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Its intention is to generate fresh insights and creative thinking for the awareness of and uptake by policymakers and practitioners.

Oxford Martin School launches four new programmes to address global challenges

The new programmes bring Oxford researchers together with global partners to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues, from the health impacts of climate change on children to equitable medicine access, technological change, and criminal justice reform.

Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative Hosts Pre-Summit Dialogue in New Delhi

The Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative (AIGI) convened a high-level dialogue in New Delhi ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

20 Years of Impact: groundbreaking research that made a difference

For twenty years the Oxford Martin School has sought solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.

Chinese social media turned against wild meat during COVID, study finds

Analysis of nearly half a million Weibo posts shows how COVID-19 transformed online debate about wild meat in China, reshaping attitudes towards conservation and public health.

Researchers develop one-second test to give EV batteries a second life

Oxford and UCL researchers have developed a one-second EV battery health test that could transform reuse, cut waste and expand access to clean energy.

By changing our diets now, we can avoid the food chaos that climate change is bringing

Policymakers underestimate public support for climate action, Oxford research finds

New research by University of Oxford researchers from the Institute of New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School, Saïd Business School and Smith School of Enterprise and Environment finds that policymakers, politicians and other policy officials greatly underestimate the public’s willingness to contribute to climate action.

Pantelis Koutroumpis awarded 2025–2026 RITICS Fellowship

‘Come meet us in Dubai’: the new offshoring of grand corruption

So-called professional enablers of grand corruption are increasing service provision out of jurisdictions where they can act without similar restraints.

How can we make cities a place where people and nature thrive together?

Melissa Felipe Cadillo, Programme Coordinator of the Oxford Martin Programme on Biodiversity and Society, describes how universities can act as key brokers to include local residents in decisions on nature recovery in urban environments.