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Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs and Issues**: NERC's research tackles some of the planet's most pressing issues, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health, as evidenced by the 2023 NERC Impact Awards[5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: The research informs policies and practices that directly impact people's lives, for example, by tracking COVID-19 in wastewater, shaping biodiversity policies, and contributing to global climate change discourse[5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: NERC's work has significant impacts on the environment, economy, and society, demonstrating the huge benefits of environmental science in these areas[5].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The research enhances human well-being by addressing environmental challenges, promoting sustainable socio-ecological systems, and improving public health and mental health through nature-based solutions[3][5].