Nature In A Nutshell
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<p>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. </p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Visit our website: https://cieem.net/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 5, 2026
38: Wales and Scotland Election Debrief On What This Means For Nature
<p>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.</p><br><p>Visit our website: <a href="https://cieem.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cieem.net/</a></p><br><p>We’d love your feedback on Nature In A Nutshell. This <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QRZlSWJCYUmpuk_yiVruw5TUlpZx4FhOuQBHP9y4rVtUMExaVE5DWE5SQkNJSzMyMDVRM0hQUzZWUS4u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">short survey</a> will take 2-3 minutes to complete and will help us shape future episodes.</p><br><p>Show notes:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nature-loss-an-urgent-financial-risk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Planetary Solvency: Tipping into the Wild Unknown – Global Nature Risk Management</a></li><li><a href="https://cieem.net/plaid-cymrus-environmental-policies/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plaid Cymru’s Environmental Policies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgzz7vxzzqo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wildlife using new UK’s first heathland wildlife bridge within days of opening</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 5, 2026
37: Biodiversity Net Gain Updates with Dr Julia Baker
<p>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.</p><br><p>Visit our website: <a href="https://cieem.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cieem.net/</a></p><br><p>We’d love your feedback on Nature In A Nutshell. This <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QRZlSWJCYUmpuk_yiVruw5TUlpZx4FhOuQBHP9y4rVtUMExaVE5DWE5SQkNJSzMyMDVRM0hQUzZWUS4u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">short survey</a> will take 2-3 minutes to complete and will help us shape future episodes.</p><br><p>Show notes:</p><ul><li><a href="https://cieem.net/government-publishes-new-annoucements-on-bng/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Government publishes new announcements on BNG</a></li><li><a href="https://cieem.net/government-confirms-forthcoming-changes-to-biodiversity-net-gain-rules/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Government confirms forthcoming changes to Biodiversity Net Gain rules</a></li><li><a href="https://cieem.net/government-confirms-biodiversity-net-gain-for-major-infrastructure-from-november-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Government confirms Biodiversity Net Gain for major infrastructure from November 2026</a></li><li><a href="https://www.jic.ac.uk/press-release/the-fast-track-tree-breeding-method-that-is-restoring-ash-to-the-landscape/?ref=inkcap.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The fast-track tree breeding method that is restoring ash to the landscape</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 9, 2026
36: New Approach to Bat Licensing & Upcoming Wales and Scotland Elections
<p>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. </p><br><p>Visit our website: <a href="https://cieem.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cieem.net/</a></p><br><p>We’d love your feedback on Nature In A Nutshell. This <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QRZlSWJCYUmpuk_yiVruw5TUlpZx4FhOuQBHP9y4rVtUMExaVE5DWE5SQkNJSzMyMDVRM0hQUzZWUS4u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">short survey</a> will take 2-3 minutes to complete and will help us shape future episodes.</p><br><p>Show notes:</p><ul><li><a href="https://cieem.net/natural-england-exploring-new-approaches-to-bat-licensing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Natural England exploring new approaches to bat licensing</a></li><li><a href="https://cieem.net/resource/manifesto-for-the-senedd-election-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CIEEM Manifesto for the Senedd Election 2026</a></li><li><a href="https://cieem.net/resource/cieem-manifesto-for-the-scottish-election-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CIEEM Manifesto for the Scottish Election 2026</a></li><li><a href="https://cieem.net/nuclear-regulatory-review-2025-major-gaps-in-understanding-of-environmental-law-and-ecology/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025: Major Gaps in Understanding of Environmental Law and Ecology</a></li><li><a href="https://cieem.net/government-responds-to-the-fingleton-review/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Government responds to the Fingleton Review</a></li><li><a href="https://cieem.net/the-governments-response-to-the-fingleton-review-progress-and-continuing-concerns-by-sally-hayns-cecol-fcieem/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Government’s Response to the Fingleton Review: Progress and Continuing Concerns – by Sally Hayns CEcol FCIEEM</a></li><li><a href="https://cieem.net/public-accounts-committee-publishes-report-on-environmental-regulation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Public Accounts Committee publishes report saying Defra does not have necessary resources</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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<p>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. </p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Visit our website: https://cieem.net/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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