Nature In A Nutshell

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In every Nature in a Nutshell episode, we sit down to chat about the latest ecology news in the UK and Ireland. We will break down what it means and how it might impact nature, society, and those working in this space in an easily digestible way. Whether you are an aspiring ecologist or environmental manager, there will be something for you.  This podcast is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. CIEEM is the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad. With a growing membership and an increasingly influential voice we are transforming the professionalism of the sector, just as our members are transforming understanding of, and attitudes towards, protecting and enhancing our natural environment. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 hr ago

    39: Biodiversity Enhancement (BNG) in Ireland with Liz O’Reilly, Malcolm Noonan and Hannah Sheridan

    In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we break down Biodiversity Net Gain, or Biodiversity Enhancement, in Ireland and what this means for people and nature and some positive news about a rare plant making a remarkable comeback in Kent. With special guests Liz O’Reilly, CIEEM’s Ireland Coordinator and part of CIEEM’s Policy Team, Senator Malcolm Noonan of the Green Party and Hannah Sheridan, Senior Ecologist at Arup 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 (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended) - Regulation 3ZA: implementation report 2019 to 2024Habitats Regulations Report underscores the need for urgent action to restore nature in Northern IrelandCIEEM Response to Ireland’s draft National Nature Restoration Plan (1 July 2026)Ecology Skills & Capacity in Ireland This episode may contain dynamically inserted advertisements served by our hosting platform, Acast. These advertisements are not selected by, affiliated with, or endorsed by CIEEM, and do not necessarily reflect our views or values.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  2. 5 Jun

    38: Wales and Scotland Election Debrief On What This Means For Nature

    In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we look at a new report on nature and the economy, review the Welsh and Scottish election results and what they mean for the environment, and finish with some good news about a first-of-its-kind infrastructure project. 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: Planetary Solvency: Tipping into the Wild Unknown – Global Nature Risk ManagementPlaid Cymru’s Environmental PoliciesWildlife using new UK’s first heathland wildlife bridge within days of opening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  3. 5 May

    37: Biodiversity Net Gain Updates with Dr Julia Baker

    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: Government publishes new announcements on BNGGovernment confirms forthcoming changes to Biodiversity Net Gain rulesGovernment confirms Biodiversity Net Gain for major infrastructure from November 2026The fast-track tree breeding method that is restoring ash to the landscape This episode may contain dynamically inserted advertisements served by our hosting platform, Acast. These advertisements are not selected by, affiliated with, or endorsed by CIEEM, and do not necessarily reflect our views or values. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  4. 9 Apr

    36: New Approach to Bat Licensing & Upcoming Wales and Scotland Elections

    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: Natural England exploring new approaches to bat licensingCIEEM Manifesto for the Senedd Election 2026CIEEM Manifesto for the Scottish Election 2026Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025: Major Gaps in Understanding of Environmental Law and EcologyGovernment responds to the Fingleton ReviewThe Government’s Response to the Fingleton Review: Progress and Continuing Concerns – by Sally Hayns CEcol FCIEEMPublic Accounts Committee publishes report saying Defra does not have necessary resources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  5. 2 Mar

    35: Wales Environment Act and Habitats Regulations across the UK & Ireland

    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: Landmark national security report on biodiversity loss released with little public attentionIPBES-12: a scientific reality check for the global economy – and a blueprint for business action on natureThe RACE Report 2025 Sees Racial Diversity Boost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  6. 6 Feb

    34: Parenting and Ecology

    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: Anita Hogan CEcol CEnv MCIEEMNick Marchant MCIEEMLaura Sanderson CEcol CEnv MCIEEMHannah Williams MCIEEM Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  7. 6 Jan

    33: The State of the Sector: Reflecting on 2025, Preparing for 2026

    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.

    51 min

  8. 01/12/2025

    32: OEP’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy Report and Government Response

    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: OEP Report on Local Nature Recovery Strategies and their contribution toward nature recovery commitments (June 2025)Government response to the Office for Environmental Protection review of Local Nature Recovery Strategies and their role in contributing to nature recovery commitments in England (October 2025)Update on Scotland's Natural Environment BillCIEEM's Planning and Infrastructure Bill webpageEU to integrate climate education into school curriculum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
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In every Nature in a Nutshell episode, we sit down to chat about the latest ecology news in the UK and Ireland. We will break down what it means and how it might impact nature, society, and those working in this space in an easily digestible way. Whether you are an aspiring ecologist or environmental manager, there will be something for you.  This podcast is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. CIEEM is the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad. With a growing membership and an increasingly influential voice we are transforming the professionalism of the sector, just as our members are transforming understanding of, and attitudes towards, protecting and enhancing our natural environment. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    CIEEM
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CIEEM
  • Show Website
    Nature In A Nutshell

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