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# Welcome to the Royal Society

We are the independent scientific academy of the UK, dedicated to promoting excellence in science for the benefit of humanity.

Our mission

#### Is net zero by 2050 necessary in the UK?

The Royal Society answers key questions around net zero: its necessity, support and opportunities.

#### Milner Prize Lecture

Watch now: How to spot and debunk misleading content.

#### Solar radiation modification

Policy briefing assessing the potential risks, detrimental impacts and climate benefits of SRM.

#### Science Community Grant

New grant scheme launched to support practical science education in schools across the UK.

#### UK immigration costs

An international comparison of skilled worker, researcher and student visas.

#### Science under threat

The Royal Society will use its voice to resist the various challenges to science.

#### Women in STEM

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first women elected Fellows of the Royal Society.

## Key work on climate change

Project#### Climate change: evidence and causes

04 March 2020

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Project#### Climate change: science and solutions

19 May 2021

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Project#### Reversing biodiversity loss
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Project#### Biodiversity and climate change: interlinkages and policy options

11 October 2021

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Project#### Multifunctional landscapes

01 February 2023

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