The round attracted many high-quality submissions across three targeted research topics, reflecting the UK’s growing commitment to building a transport system that is both climate-resilient and aligned with net-zero goals.
This funding round placed a strong emphasis on understanding and exploring the economic dimensions of decarbonised and climate-resilient transport infrastructure. Our team are excited to begin working with the newly funded project teams to incorporate their expertise and research into DARe’s programme. These collaborations not only advance the Hub’s mission but also help expand its academic network, bringing together a diverse community of researchers, institutions, and stakeholders.
Winners:
Topic 1: Understanding the Economic Impact of Transitioning to Adaptable and Resilient UK Transport Infrastructure
- Dr Yuli Shan, University of Birmingham, “Economic Impacts of Adaptable and Climate-Resilient UK Rail for Net-Zero (Eco-RAIL).”
- Dr Omar Hamza, University of Derby, “Economic Impact of Proactive Adaptation vs Reactive Inaction in UK Rail Infrastructure.”
- Dr Syed Attique Shah, Birmingham City University, “AI-Powered Strategies for Strengthening UK Transport Systems Against Climate Change.”
Topic 2: Developing a Cost Appraisal Tool for Transport Decarbonisation, Adaptation and Resilience
- Prof Simon Blainey, University of Birmingham, “Scalable Appraisal Tool for Decarbonised, Adaptive and Resilient Transport Systems (SAT4DARTS).”
Topic 3: Exploring Value Associated with Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation and Resilience of Transport Infrastructure
- Dr Huili Chen, Loughborough University, “Nature-based Solutions for Enhancing Flood Resilience and Biodiversity in Transport Infrastructure (NEFTIM).”
For more information about the Flexible Funding programme, visit dare.ac.uk/flexible-funding.