Cranfield-NERC/ATI programme coordination: aviation’s non-CO2 climate impacts

This project coordinates the NERC/ATI research programme on aviation’s non-CO₂ climate impacts, bringing together atmospheric scientists, technologists, industry partners and policymakers. It strengthens relationships between funded projects, identifies opportunities for added value, and supports research into how NOx emissions, contrails and other non-CO₂ effects influence climate, alongside realistic mitigation options. The coordination team provides strategic direction, integrates findings to offer higher-level insights, and facilitates engagement with government (especially Department for Transport and Department for Business & Trade), industry, NGOs and international experts. Activities include workshops, annual meetings, cross-project synthesis and policy-facing assessments. The project aims to deliver evidence that informs operational, technological and regulatory decisions, supporting the UK’s transition to lower-impact aviation.