Nature In A Nutshell

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'. N...

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 th...

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) g...

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 b...

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 membershi...

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...

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...

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...

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 flood...

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 deforestatio...

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...

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 obs...

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 broug...

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 Environme...

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...