Nature In A Nutshell

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we're joined by CIEEM Vice President (Wales), Harri Webb, to explore the rising wildfire risks in the UK. We explore the ecological impacts of wildfires and what can be done to reduce their risk before they start. Beyond the immediate damage seen in the headlines, we discuss the long-term effects on habitats, species, peatlands, and water quality, and why ecologists are becoming an increasingly important part of wildfire resilience planning.We also take a look at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)'s recently revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) for England. 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:Revised National Planning Policy Framework published: what it means for ecology and environmental management‘I love it. It’s hope’: the mysterious self-willed wildflower meadow that seeded itself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Baroness Natalie Bennett discusses the ground-breaking Nature's Rights Bill, exploring how recognising nature's rights can transform environmental policy, law, and culture.Baroness Natalie Bennett sits in the House of Lords as one of two Green Party Peers. A former journalist, Natalie led the Green Party of England and Wales from 2012 to 2016, before being given a peerage in 2019. Baroness Bennett is currently sponsoring the Nature’s Rights Bill in the House of Lords, which recently received its second reading and which you can hear all about in this episode.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 Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:Natalie's new book: Green Thinking, Unlearning Outdated Ideas in Science, Economics and PoliticsNatalie's websiteAdrian Ramsey’s EDM on the Nature’s Rights BillCIEEM Members: Access the new and enhanced Wellbeing Gateway platformNew Prime Minister, New CabinetCIEEM writes to new Secretaries of State on the value of ecological expertiseCIEEM Reaches Landmark 10,000 Member MilestoneThis 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.

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 ArupNature 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 IrelandIBGC Recommendations for the Enhancement of Biodiversity in New Residential DevelopmentsCIEEM BNG in the Island of Ireland: Survey results report (August 2025)CIEEM Position paper: Implementation of a biodiversity metric in Scotland (September 2025)CIEEM Response to Ireland’s draft National Nature Restoration Plan (1 July 2026)CIEEM Ecology Skills & Capacity in IrelandCIEEM Briefing Paper: Biodiversity Net Gain in IrelandTo find out more please go to TIIPublications.ie and search ‘Biodiversity Metric’ and for access to the full Metric Package email [email protected] for access.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.

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.

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 landscapeThis 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.