Supporting Evidence-Based Water and Climate Change Policy in Scotland Through Innovation and Expert Knowledge: The Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW)

The Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW), established in 2011, develops and commissions research projects, analysis and synthesis that directly informs ongoing water policy and regulatory processes in Scotland. The Centre is an established and trusted knowledge broker, informing policy, agency and other relevant stakeholders of current understanding and future expected changes across the water sector. All activities are supported by academic excellence and expertise from Scotland’s universities, research institutes and other UK centres. The “here-and-now” delivery within CREW is built around keeping pace with developing and emerging policy challenges, drawing on experts within the water community to deliver timely outcomes. Projects are co-constructed with relevant policy stakeholders to ensure cross-organisational priorities are met.