In this episode, we speak to Penny Lewns (CIEEM's new President) and Richard Handley (CIEEM's now past President) about CIEEM's achievements over the past three years and ambitions for the next three years. We also discuss what's in the UK's Budget for nature, COP16 and COP29, the controversial £100m bat shed on the HS2 railway route and a new governing body in Northern Ireland.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:What's in the Autumn budget for nature?COP16 roundupCOP29 roundupStalemate at COP16 has left global biodiversity progress uncertain Cost of ‘bat shed’ to protect colony near HS2 has topped £100m, chair saysNew independent panel to consider options for a NI environment protection agencyEndangered mountain trees making a comeback in Scotland, study showsWildlife Trusts buy Rothbury estate in largest land sale in England in 30 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we get your questions about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) answered by Helen Fearnley who works in Defra's BNG team.  We also cover BNG in Ireland and the Nature COP or COP16 in Colombia. Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:CIEEM's BNG webpagePlanning portal: Application system update: Ensuring eligibility for the most used Biodiversity Net Gain exemptionsPlanning Advisory Service: BNGStatutory biodiversity metric tools and guidesCIEEM Briefing Paper: Biodiversity Net Gain in IrelandCOP16 kicks off in ColombiaTwelve sites were added to the IUCN's green list Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak to Craig Llewellyn who's been working on a set of criteria for Net Benefits for Biodiversity in Wales as part of the Working Group.We also cover the Natural Environment Bill in Scottish Programme for Government and the Environment Improvement Plan in Northern Ireland Programme for Government.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the disconnect between nature restoration and resourcing in England, Scotland and Wales. We also discuss the unauthorised release of beavers in England, a new ecology apprenticeship and rewilding in Europe.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:Government launches rapid review to meet Environment Act targetsDevolved nature agencies commit to improving protected areas across UKNatural England budget sees 14m drop for the first time in five yearsThe UK government's nature recovery agendaUnauthorised release of beaversA New Ecology ApprenticeshipCIEEM and Lantra: Report on Vocational pathwaysRewilding in Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a new UK Government! In this episode, we review our seven recommendations for the new UK Government and discuss the resignation of the First Minister for Wales, Vaugn Gething. We also discuss fascinating evidence that diversionary feeding is reducing the predation impact of Pine Marterns on Capercaillie in RSPB Abernethy and the Flow Country getting World Heritage Status.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:Delivering the UK Government’s Nature Recovery AgendaResource: Delivering the UK Government’s Nature Recovery AgendaDefra and Planning Ministers Write Open Letter to eNGO CommunityGreen Jobs for NatureNature Champions visit to Black Moss Nature Reserve with Fiona Hyslop MSP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's General Election season! In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell we discuss what each political party's manifesto says about nature restoration and climate change.We also cover the new EU Nature Restoration Law and the #RestoreNatureNow demonstration.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:CIEEM news: What are the political parties offering for nature?Caroline Lucas: reflections and lessons from a Green MP YouTubeEnvironmental Policy Forum's 'Environmental Priorities for the next UK Government'Report on Rewilding Finance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell we discuss a new report on how to tackle Invasive Non-Native Species in Scotland, a new study that has found conservation actions are working for biodiversity, and an update on the Sustainable Farming Scheme in Wales.We also cover how leaving your grass to grow long in your garden can boost butterfly numbers by almost double and the Scottish Government's commitment to creating a new national park by the end of its parliamentary session in 2026.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:Conservation actions are improving biodiversityTransition to Sustainable Farming Scheme delayed to 2026 Long grass in gardens improves butterfly numbersThird National Park will go ahead in Scotland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell we discuss new research on Golden Eagles, climate justice news in Switzerland and the not-so-good news from the Scottish Government who have recently announced they're ditching their greenhouse gas emission targets. We also look at the environmental priorities of the new First Minister for Wales and the recent discovery that the Javan Tiger 'still exists'.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:New study of golden eagles in ScotlandSwiss women’s climate injustice court win ‘could pave way for legal action in UK’Stop Climate Chaos Scotland Press Release: Weakening Scotland’s climate legislation an ‘abject failure’ and Scottish Government’s response ‘wholly inadequate’How green is Wales' new first minister Vaughan Gething?‘The Javan tiger still exists’: DNA find may herald an extinct species’ comeback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we welcome Helen Musgroves from Lexxic and Lea Nightingale, CIEEM's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer to discuss all things neurodiversity in the environment sector and how managers can foster a culture of neuro-inclusivity within their teams.We also discuss the EU's Restoration Law and how it's facing collapse and the joint legal challenge from the Office of Environmental Protection (OEP) and Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS).Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:LexxicNeurodiversity Celebration WeekCIEEM and Lexxic's webinar on neurodiversityGreen Jobs for Nature websiteGreen Jobs for Nature InstagramGreen Jobs for Nature TikTokEuropean parliament votes for watered-down law to restore natureUK Environmental Watchdogs Launch Coordinated InvestigationOEP Launches Investigations into Special Protection Areas for Wild BirdsGovernment to pilot ‘water credits system’ to allow major house building in water-stressed CambridgeThe scale and geography of the net zero economy in the UKOver £1M in new funding awarded to aid red squirrel recovery in Scotland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we welcome James Hicks and Tim Graham from CIEEM's Ecological Restoration and Habitat Creation Special Interest Group to talk about the recently published Good Practice Guidance for Ecological Restoration, to help ecologists and environmental managers to design and deliver robust ecological restoration projects.We also discuss Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) going live in February, the new Northern Ireland Government and Environment Minister, new marine protections, Scotland farming subsidies, and a new environmental watchdog in Wales.We also cover the positive news of the Michael Mann lawsuit and black rhinos on the rise in Kenya.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:CIEEM's Ecological Restoration and Habitat Creation Special Interest GroupGood Practice Guidance for Ecological Restoration documentBiodiversity Net Gain updates on CIEEM's websiteCIEEM's Biodiversity Net Gain trainingCIEEM's Spring Conference on Biodiversity Net GainAndrew Muir named as Environment Minister for Northern IrelandNew NI environment minister backs creation of new ‘independent environmental protection agency’Minister Muir pledges urgent action on Lough NeaghO’Dowd reaffirms commitment to promoting biodiversity and protecting the environmentCIEEM's Ireland Conference on Environmental Policy and Legislation in IrelandWelsh Government Consulting on Environmental Watchdog, Environmental Principles and Nature Recovery Framework Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss the Office for Environmental Protection's (OEP) report on the Government being off track to meeting environmental targets, a new national park for Scotland, and the latest on Biodiversity Net Gain,We also cover the positive news that pine martens have returned to South England in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:OEP report on the Government's poor performance on environment and natureNew National Park in ScotlandNew National Park in Scotland (2)New date for BNG announcementBNG final regulations laid before ParliamentOur BNG webpage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, Sophie, Jason and Doug are joined by CIEEM's CEO, Sally Hayns, as we discuss the top news stories affecting people and nature during 2023 and share some of our environmental policy predictions for 2024.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:CIEEM's COP 28 blog - https://cieem.net/cop-28/COP 28 website - https://unfccc.int/cop28CIEEM's Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)/Biodiversity Enhancement webpages - https://cieem.net/i-am/influencing-policy/biodiversity-enhancement-approaches/CIEEM's Spring Conference on BNG: http://events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/19032024000000CIEEM2024SpringConferenceBiodiversityNetGaininPractice.aspx Green Jobs for Nature website - https://greenjobsfornature.org/Opening Up Vocational Pathways Into Nature-based Green Jobs report - https://cieem.net/resource/opening-up-vocational-pathways-into-nature-based-green-jobs/State of Nature 2023 report - https://stateofnature.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss the importance of soils in light of World Soils Day on 5th December with guest speaker Bruce Lascelles, the launch of COP28 and the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy consultation.We also cover the positive news that seabird numbers are soaring in Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:World Soil Day: https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-soil-dayCOP28: https://www.cop28.com/Seabird numbers on Lundy island: https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-47-of-2023/ and https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/11/number-of-nesting-seabirds-on-island-of-lundy-at-nine-decade-high Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss the case against the Environment Agency over its failure to protect the River Wye from agricultural pollution, new developments in offshore wind in Scotland, and the OEP's report stating that environmental assessment processes aren't working as they should.We also cover Planet Earth 3 and the new plan for a 100,000 ha wildlife reserve in Romania, which will be on the same kind of scale as Yellowstone National Park in the US.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:River Wye Judicial Review: https://www.endsreport.com/article/1844613/delighted-judicial-review-granted-agricultural-pollution-river-wyeOffshore wind developments: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67170625 and https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-67126815OEP's report on environmental assessments: https://www.theoep.org.uk/report/environmental-assessments-are-not-effective-they-should-be-due-practical-barriersNew nature reserve in Romania: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/oct/22/a-yellowstone-for-europe-romanias-ambition-for-a-vast-new-wilderness-reserve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss the delay to mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), the 2023 State of Nature Report which shows a worrying decline in our wildlife and the UK Government's attempt to ditch nutrient neutrality.We also cover the golden eagle numbers soaring in southern Scotland thanks to the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project and a species of small holly tree last seen nearly two decades ago being rediscovered in Brazil.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/State of Nature report - https://stateofnature.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss all things Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) with Dr Julia Baker CEnv MCIEEM who has had a huge input into BNG. We also touch on the third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3), which sets out a five-year plan aimed at boosting resilience and protecting people, homes, businesses and cultural heritage against risks caused by climate change, such as flooding, droughts, heatwaves etc. We end the episode by talking about Scottish Environment LINK's A Voice for Nature campaign. This campaign marks the 10-year anniversary of Nature Champions, an initiative to encourage members of the Scottish Parliament to champion threatened and iconic species and habitats in Scotland, helping to raise awareness, and to promote action to protect and restore Scotland’s natural environment. CIEEM, jointly with Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, are the hosts for Blanket Bogs – and we are lucky enough to have Fiona Hyslop MSP as the champion for Blanket Bogs. Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Show notesVisit our website: https://cieem.net/CIEEM training: https://events.cieem.net/Events/Event-Listing.aspxInformation on our BNG training: https://cieem.net/i-am/upcoming-training-and-events/bng-training-courses/Biodiversity Net Gain: What next? webinar with Dr Julia Baker: http://events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/13092023000000BiodiversityNetGainWhatnext.aspxMore information on A Voice for Nature: https://www.scotlink.org/a-voice-for-nature-10-years-of-nature-champions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we break down the findings in the Nature Markets 2023 review, the global heatwave we're currently experiencing, and the Wildlife and Countryside Link's Nature 2030 campaign, which calls on what it wants to see the political parties pledging to do for nature in their manifestos ahead of the next UK General Election. We also touch on reports that deforestation rates in the Amazon are decreasing and Minke whales are being spotted in Cardigan Bay in Wales for the first time in over a decade.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Nature Markets 2023 review: https://cieem.net/ekn-publishes-nature-finance-review-2023/Wildlife and Countryside Link's Nature 2030 campaign launch: https://www.wcl.org.uk/nature-2030-campaign-launches.aspGreen Jobs for Nature website: https://greenjobsfornature.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we invite CIEEM's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Engagement Officer (Lea Nightingale) on to discuss eco-anxiety and how we can combat these feelings. We also discuss the current marine heatwave we're experiencing across the North Sea and North Atlantic, and the Secretary of State's speech at a recent Wildlife Trusts Event.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show NotesMental health supportShout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)Find Support (climatepsychologyalliance.org)Suggested further reading/viewing/listeningEco-anxiety: how to find ‘radical hope’ in a climate crisis | Greenpeace UKEco-anxiety: how to cope at a time of climate crisis | Natural History Museum (nhm.ac.uk)The ancient Japanese practice of forest bathing - BBC TravelHow to Conserve Conservationists 2nd edition by Jessie Panazzolo | GoodreadsRest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey | GoodreadsThe Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy by Karen Walrond | Goodreadshttps://brenebrown.com/podcast/the-lightmakers-manifesto-part-1-of-2/ https://brenebrown.com/podcast/the-lightmakers-manifesto-part-2-of-2/ https://brenebrown.com/podcast/accessing-joy-and-finding-connection-in-the-midst-of-struggle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we break down the Scotland Species on the Edge Programme launch, an update on the REUL Bill and how global temperatures are set to break records during the next 5 years, and what this means for people and nature. We also touch on Birmingham City Council's green plans, the Ivory ban extension and Irish President, Michale D. Higgins' speech condemning the obsession with achieving economic growth.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we break down the latest updates on Biodiversity Net Gain in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, the name change of the Brecon Beacons, and the G7 Climate and Environment Communique. We also touch on the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre in the Scottish Highlands and the pristine coral reef just discovered in the Galápagos Islands.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.