Nature In A Nutshell

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Nature In A Nutshell

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. 3 OCT

    19: Net Benefits for Biodiversity in Wales with Craig Llewellyn

    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.

    21 min

  2. 6 SEPT

    18: The Disconnect Between Nature Restoration and Resourcing

    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.

    22 min

  3. 5 AUG

    17: Our 7 Recommendations for the New UK Government

    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.

    27 min

  4. 4 JUL

    16: General Election Special

    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.

    34 min

  5. 3 JUN

    15: Invasive Non-Native Species in Scotland and Conservation Actions are Improving Biodiversity

    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.

    19 min

  6. 2 MAY

    14: Golden Eagles, Climate Justice and Scottish Government Ditch Emissions Target

    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.

    13 min

  7. 13 APR

    13: Neurodiversity Special

    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.

    35 min

  8. 6 MAR

    12: Ecological Restoration, BNG, New Northern Ireland Government & New Marine Protections

    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.

    24 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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    CIEEM
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
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