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| 17: Our 7 Recommendations for the New UK Government | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:27:00 | |
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:
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| 16: General Election Special | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:34:27 | |
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:
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| Episode 7: Delay to Biodiversity Net Gain, State of Nature Report & Nutrient Neutrality | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:28:57 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 6: Biodiversity Net Gain with Dr Julia Baker, NAP3 & A Voice for Nature | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:26:17 | |
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 notes
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| Episode 5: Nature Markets, Global Heatwave & Nature 2030 Campaign | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:13:12 | |
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.asp Green Jobs for Nature website: https://greenjobsfornature.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 4: Eco-anxiety, Marine Heatwave & Secretary of State Speech at Wildlife Trusts Event | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:23:49 | |
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 Notes Mental health support Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org) Find Support (climatepsychologyalliance.org) Suggested further reading/viewing/listening Eco-anxiety: how to find ‘radical hope’ in a climate crisis | Greenpeace UK Eco-anxiety: how to cope at a time of climate crisis | Natural History Museum (nhm.ac.uk) The ancient Japanese practice of forest bathing - BBC Travel How to Conserve Conservationists 2nd edition by Jessie Panazzolo | Goodreads Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey | Goodreads https://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. | |||
| Episode 3: Scotland Species on the Edge Programme Launch, Update on the REUL Bill & Global Temperatures Set to Break Records | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:15:06 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 2: Biodiversity Net Gain Update, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) & G7 Climate and Environment Communique | 04 May 2023 | 00:20:23 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 1: GB Invasives Strategy, IPCC Report & UN High Seas Treaty | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:15:17 | |
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we break down the Great Britain Invasives Strategy, the IPCC Report, and the UN High Seas Treaty and what this means for people and nature. We also touch on Sir David Attenborough's latest series, Wild Isles, and Ireland's first Hope Spot on the Greater Skellig Coast. 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. | |||
| Welcome to Nature In A Nutshell | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:00:36 | |
Welcome to the Nature In A Nutshell podcast, brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). In this podcast, we'll be sitting down and chatting about the latest ecology and environmental news, and what this actually means for people and nature. We'll be launching our podcast this Spring so make to subscribe wherever you're listening to this so you don't miss the first episode. https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15: Invasive Non-Native Species in Scotland and Conservation Actions are Improving Biodiversity | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:18:45 | |
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:
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| 14: Golden Eagles, Climate Justice and Scottish Government Ditch Emissions Target | 02 May 2024 | 00:12:47 | |
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:
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| 13: Neurodiversity Special | 13 Apr 2024 | 00:35:27 | |
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:
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| 12: Ecological Restoration, BNG, New Northern Ireland Government & New Marine Protections | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:23:35 | |
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:
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| Episode 11: OEP’s Report, New National Park for Scotland & Biodiversity Net Gain | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:17:07 | |
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:
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| Episode 10: Reflecting on 2023 Environment News and Our 2024 Predictions | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:29:29 | |
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:
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| Episode 9: World Soil Day with Bruce Lascelles, COP28 & Scottish Biodiversity Strategy | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:26:54 | |
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:
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| Episode 8: River Wye Pollution, Offshore Wind in Scotland & OEP's Report on Environmental Assessments | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:16:27 | |
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:
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| 18: The Disconnect Between Nature Restoration and Resourcing | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:22:01 | |
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:
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| 19: Net Benefits for Biodiversity in Wales with Craig Llewellyn | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:20:54 | |
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. | |||
| 20: Biodiversity Net Gain in England with Defra's Helen Fearnley | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:27:54 | |
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.
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| 21: CIEEM Has a New President, UK Budget & COP29 | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:36:25 | |
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:
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| 23: Planning Reforms in England, Nature Ambitions in Wales and Small Sites Biodiversity Net Gain | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:14:23 | |
In this episode, we talk about planning reforms in England, nature ambitions in Wales and Small Sites BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain). 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:
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| 22: 2024 Environmental Policy Roundup and 2025 Predictions | 02 Jan 2025 | 00:40:50 | |
In this episode, we share our 2024 environmental policy highlights from BNG to the new UK Government, and we also look ahead to what the ecology sector can expect in 2025. 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:
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| 24: Grasslands with Plantlife's Jo Riggall, Land & Planning in England, & Net Benefits for Biodiversity Wales | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:27:57 | |
In line with the theme of the March edition of In Practice, we speak to Jo Riggall from Plantlife about the value of grasslands and Plantlife's Grassland Strategy. We also discuss the latest updates to land and planning in England, and also Net Benefits for Nature in Wales. We also talk about species new to science being discovered in the Congo and Humpback Whales bouncing back in UK waters. 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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25: Planning and Infrastructure Bill & Scotland's Natural Environment Bill | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:13:23 | |
In this episode, we discuss the Planning and Infrastructure Bill in England and the Call for Evidence on Scotland's Natural Environment Bill. We also cover the Welsh Government's Good Practice Guidance for Dark Skies. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:
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| 26: Eco-Anxiety with Kath Allen and Planning & Infrastructure Bill Update | 01 May 2025 | 00:33:50 | |
In this episode, we chat with Kath Allen about eco-anxiety and how to manage it. We also discuss an update to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, the current Land Use Framework and finally, the first use of NatureScot's compulsory deer control power. In our positive news segment, we share that a family of beavers are thriving in their new woodland home in Worcestershire, and Orkney curlew numbers are bouncing back. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:
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| 27: Insects, Identification & Recording with Ashleigh Whiffin, and CIEEM State of the Profession Survey | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:44:00 | |
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we are joined by Ashleigh Whiffin, Curator of Entomology at National Museums Scotland, who talks to us about the importance of insects and recording. We also have CIEEM's CEO, Sally Hayns, on the pod who breaks down the key findings from our State of the Profession survey report. We also have a quick update on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and Scotland's draft Natural Environment Bill. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:
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| 28: AI in Ecology with Dr Sam Reynolds, BNG and Planning & Infrastructure Bill Updates | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:40:29 | |
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we are joined by Dr Sam Reynolds from the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge for a fascinating, in-depth discussion on how we can use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the ecology and environment sector. We also discuss the new Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) consultations and a brief update on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:
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| 29: Planning and Infrastructure Bill Update & Sustainable Farming Scheme in Wales | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:39:03 | |
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we welcome CIEEM's CEO, Sally Hayns, and a member of CIEEM’s Strategic Policy Panel and Wales Policy Working Group, Craig Llewllyn to discuss where we are and what's happening next with England's Planning and Infrastructure Bill. We also cover the latest announcements on the Sustainable Farming Scheme in Wales, and the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, before ending on a couple of good news stories. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:
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| 30: Rebuilding Nature: Good Practice Principles on Ecological Restoration with James Hicks | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:16:09 | |
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we welcome James Hicks, Associate Director at RSK Wilding and founding member of the CIEEM Ecological Restoration Special Interest Group, on the podcast to discuss the recently published Rebuilding Nature: Good Practice Principles on Ecological Restoration. We also cover the Environment Link report on the UK's progress towards protecting 30% of land, freshwater and marine areas, and our usual Planning and Infrastructure Bill updates. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:
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| 31: Green Jobs for Nature and Scotland's Natural Environment Bill | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:24:28 | |
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we welcome our CIEEM colleagues Brian Heppenstall and Annie Robinson to talk about our Green Jobs for Nature project, which aims to encourage young people to consider pursuing a job in the environment sector. We also discuss the latest updates to the Natural Environmental Bill in Scotland and the Planning and Infrastructure Bill in England. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:
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| 32: OEP’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy Report and Government Response | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:43:02 | |
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we welcome Ellie Strike - Head of Regulatory Programmes - at the Office for Environmental Protection (the OEP) to talk about their report on Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS). The report came out in July but the Government have just responded. We also cover the first discussion of Stage 2 amendments to the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill and the latest on England's Planning and Infrastructure Bill (as of the date of recording on 19 November). Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:
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| 33: The State of the Sector: Reflecting on 2025, Preparing for 2026 | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:51:20 | |
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we are joined by CIEEM's CEO, Sally Hayns, CIEEM's Vice President for Scotland, Caroline McParland, and Chair of CIEEM's Strategic Policy Panel, Ben Kite, to review the ecology and environmental management news of 2025, and look ahead to 2026. 2025 was a very busy year - the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, BNG, Scotland's Natural Environment Bill and Wales Environment Bill were all on centre stage. We also discuss what we expect to happen next with these major pieces of policy work in 2026, as well as COP26...it's looking like an equally busy year! Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 34: Parenting and Ecology | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:41:06 | |
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we are joined by special guests to talk honestly about life as a parent working in the ecology sector. From career paths and fieldwork realities to flexibility, support, and shared caregiving, we explore how becoming a parent can shape professional choices - and how the sector is (slowly) changing in response. Our guests share their experiences of juggling unsociable hours and seasonal pressures, the compromises they’ve made along the way, and what workplace practices have made the biggest positive difference for their families. We also look ahead, asking what still needs to change to better support parents and carers in ecology, and what advice they’d give to those considering parenthood. Thank you to our guests:
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| 35: Wales Environment Act and Habitats Regulations across the UK & Ireland | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:24:09 | |
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we update you on the Wales Environment Act, the reports on implementation of Habitats Regulations across the UK and Ireland, a new national security and biodiversity report, an update on IPBES-12, and we finish with our usual good news. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ We’d love your feedback on Nature In A Nutshell. This short survey will take 2-3 minutes and will help us shape future episodes. You can also submit a question for our upcoming Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) episode! Show notes:
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| 36: New Approach to Bat Licensing & Upcoming Wales and Scotland Elections | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:36:10 | |
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss the new approach to bat licensing in England; an overview of the upcoming national elections in Wales and Scotland, which could potentially be pretty seismic; a short piece on Northern Ireland's Nature Recovery Strategy; we’ll cover the Westminster Government’s response to the Fingleton Review; and, as always, we’ll end with some positive news from the last month. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ We’d love your feedback on Nature In A Nutshell. This short survey will take 2-3 minutes to complete and will help us shape future episodes. Show notes:
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| 37: Biodiversity Net Gain Updates with Dr Julia Baker | 05 May 2026 | 00:28:57 | |
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we’re joined by Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) expert, Dr Julia Baker from Mott MacDonald, to unpack the latest BNG developments and what they could mean for ecologists, planners, developers, and land managers across the sector. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ We’d love your feedback on Nature In A Nutshell. This short survey will take 2-3 minutes to complete and will help us shape future episodes. Show notes:
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