Research & training
Little Blue Research works with companies, research organisations and NGOs to develop research, thought leadership and training on natural and social capital by:
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developing and providing client training and presenting ‘how to’ and scoping workshops
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providing bespoke research focusing on the use of economic valuation and/or specific topics relating to natural and social capital
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designing and delivering qualitative and quantitative research
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developing process frameworks, methodologies and standards.
A selection of our projects is shown below.
Development of environmental indicators to support post-hazard reporting in UK overseas territories
Summary:
Little Blue Research supported an engineering consultancy to identify post-hazard impact indicators relevant to hurricanes in the Caribbean, and developed a framework to support the integration of indicators into government processes.
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Engineering consultancy and government advisory body
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The social impact of transitioning to a low carbon economy
Summary:
Little Blue Research developed case studies showing the social impact of moving to a low carbon economy for areas of heavy industry supporting a wider research team. The focus of the work was the social impact on those who lose work due to the move towards low carbon industries and how this process is managed. This was part of a project funded by the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation.
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Agulhas
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Natural capital research for Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
Summary:
Little Blue Research’s Dr. Stephanie Hime supported the development of a series of four papers looking at the relationship between business and natural capital in collaboration with Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership (CISL). Topics included the risks & opportunities of managing natural resources, natural capital measurement, metrics, and the role of government.
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CISL
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