Nature In A Nutshell (CIEEM)
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| 09 Mar 2023 | Welcome to Nature In A Nutshell | 00:00:36 | |
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 miss the first episode. https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | Episode 1: GB Invasives Strategy, IPCC Report & UN High Seas Treaty | 00:15:17 | |
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 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. | |||
| 04 May 2023 | Episode 2: Biodiversity Net Gain Update, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) & G7 Climate and Environment Communique | 00:20:23 | |
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 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. | |||
| 01 Jun 2023 | Episode 3: Scotland Species on the Edge Programme Launch, Update on the REUL Bill & Global Temperatures Set to Break Records | 00:15:06 | |
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 obsession with achieving economic growth. 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. | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | Episode 4: Eco-anxiety, Marine Heatwave & Secretary of State Speech at Wildlife Trusts Event | 00:23:49 | |
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 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 Mental health support Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org) Find Support (climatepsychologyalliance.org) Suggested further reading/viewing/listening Eco-anxiety: how to find ‘radical hope’ in a climate crisis | Greenpeace UK Eco-anxiety: how to cope at a time of climate crisis | Natural History Museum (nhm.ac.uk) The ancient Japanese practice of forest bathing - BBC Travel How to Conserve Conservationists 2nd edition by Jessie Panazzolo | Goodreads Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey | Goodreads https://brenebrown.com/podcast/the-lightmakers-manifesto-part-1-of-2/ https://brenebrown.com/podcast/the-lightmakers-manifesto-part-2-of-2/ https://brenebrown.com/podcast/accessing-joy-and-finding-connection-in-the-midst-of-struggle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Aug 2023 | Episode 5: Nature Markets, Global Heatwave & Nature 2030 Campaign | 00:13:12 | |
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 deforestation rates in the Amazon are decreasing and Minke whales are being spotted in Cardigan Bay in Wales for the first time in over a decade. 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/ Nature Markets 2023 review: https://cieem.net/ekn-publishes-nature-finance-review-2023/ Wildlife and Countryside Link's Nature 2030 campaign launch: https://www.wcl.org.uk/nature-2030-campaign-launches.asp Green Jobs for Nature website: https://greenjobsfornature.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | Episode 6: Biodiversity Net Gain with Dr Julia Baker, NAP3 & A Voice for Nature | 00:26:17 | |
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 flooding, droughts, heatwaves etc. We end the episode by talking about Scottish Environment LINK's A Voice for Nature campaign. This campaign marks the 10-year anniversary of Nature Champions, an initiative to encourage members of the Scottish Parliament to champion threatened and iconic species and habitats in Scotland, helping to raise awareness, and to promote action to protect and restore Scotland’s natural environment. CIEEM, jointly with Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, are the hosts for Blanket Bogs – and we are lucky enough to have Fiona Hyslop MSP as the champion for Blanket Bogs. 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. Show notes
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| 09 Oct 2023 | Episode 7: Delay to Biodiversity Net Gain, State of Nature Report & Nutrient Neutrality | 00:28:57 | |
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 last seen nearly two decades ago being rediscovered in Brazil. 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/ State of Nature report - https://stateofnature.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Episode 8: River Wye Pollution, Offshore Wind in Scotland & OEP's Report on Environmental Assessments | 00:16:27 | |
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, which will be on the same kind of scale as Yellowstone National Park in the US. 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:
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| 07 Dec 2023 | Episode 9: World Soil Day with Bruce Lascelles, COP28 & Scottish Biodiversity Strategy | 00:26:54 | |
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 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:
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| 02 Jan 2024 | Episode 10: Reflecting on 2023 Environment News and Our 2024 Predictions | 00:29:29 | |
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 membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:
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| 05 Feb 2024 | Episode 11: OEP’s Report, New National Park for Scotland & Biodiversity Net Gain | 00:17:07 | |
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 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:
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| 06 Mar 2024 | 12: Ecological Restoration, BNG, New Northern Ireland Government & New Marine Protections | 00:23:35 | |
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:
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| 13 Apr 2024 | 13: Neurodiversity Special | 00:35:27 | |
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:
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| 02 May 2024 | 14: Golden Eagles, Climate Justice and Scottish Government Ditch Emissions Target | 00:12:47 | |
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:
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| 03 Jun 2024 | 15: Invasive Non-Native Species in Scotland and Conservation Actions are Improving Biodiversity | 00:18:45 | |
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:
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| 04 Jul 2024 | 16: General Election Special | 00:34:27 | |
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:
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| 05 Aug 2024 | 17: Our 7 Recommendations for the New UK Government | 00:27:00 | |
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:
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| 06 Sep 2024 | 18: The Disconnect Between Nature Restoration and Resourcing | 00:22:01 | |
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:
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| 03 Oct 2024 | 19: Net Benefits for Biodiversity in Wales with Craig Llewellyn | 00:20:54 | |
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. | |||
| 01 Nov 2024 | 20: Biodiversity Net Gain in England with Defra's Helen Fearnley | 00:27:54 | |
In this episode, we get your questions about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) answered by Helen Fearnley who works in Defra's BNG team.
We also cover BNG in Ireland and the Nature COP or COP16 in Colombia.
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.
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| 02 Dec 2024 | 21: CIEEM Has a New President, UK Budget & COP29 | 00:36:25 | |
In this episode, we speak to Penny Lewns (CIEEM's new President) and Richard Handley (CIEEM's now past President) about CIEEM's achievements over the past three years and ambitions for the next three years. We also discuss what's in the UK's Budget for nature, COP16 and COP29, the controversial £100m bat shed on the HS2 railway route and a new governing body in Northern Ireland. 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:
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| 02 Jan 2025 | 22: 2024 Environmental Policy Roundup and 2025 Predictions | 00:40:50 | |
In this episode, we share our 2024 environmental policy highlights from BNG to the new UK Government, and we also look ahead to what the ecology sector can expect in 2025. 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:
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| 06 Feb 2025 | 23: Planning Reforms in England, Nature Ambitions in Wales and Small Sites Biodiversity Net Gain | 00:14:23 | |
In this episode, we talk about planning reforms in England, nature ambitions in Wales and Small Sites BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain). 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:
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| 05 Mar 2025 | 24: Grasslands with Plantlife's Jo Riggall, Land & Planning in England, & Net Benefits for Biodiversity Wales | 00:27:57 | |
In line with the theme of the March edition of In Practice, we speak to Jo Riggall from Plantlife about the value of grasslands and Plantlife's Grassland Strategy. We also discuss the latest updates to land and planning in England, and also Net Benefits for Nature in Wales. We also talk about species new to science being discovered in the Congo and Humpback Whales bouncing back in UK waters. 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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | 25: Planning and Infrastructure Bill & Scotland's Natural Environment Bill | 00:13:23 | |
In this episode, we discuss the Planning and Infrastructure Bill in England and the Call for Evidence on Scotland's Natural Environment Bill. We also cover the Welsh Government's Good Practice Guidance for Dark Skies. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:
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