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State of Nature 2016 – new analytical approaches and knowledge gaps

State of Nature 2016 report analysed over 50 datasets over 40 years of monitoring by 50 conservation and research organisations.

Policy engagement support for mid-career ecologists: share your views

Help shape our new policy award program

Undergraduate Summer School: an invaluable experience

Becky McCerery reflects on her week at Malham Tarn

Policy Committee vacancy - Early Career representative

Help shape our work at the science-policy interface

The first EU list of 37 invasive alien species comes into force

The first 37 invasive alien species have been listed under the IAS Regulation and their associated restrictions now come into force. This is a welcomed step to stop the loss of biodiversity.

People, Politics and the Planet: Any Questions - Storify

What next for the UK environment post-Brexit?

Future of the natural environment after the EU referendum

Contribute to our response to the Environmental Audit Committee's new inquiry.

Discussions from the People, Politics and the Planet: Any Questions event

Write up of the discussion held at the People, Politics and the Planet: Any Questions event

Science and Technology Committee inquiry: what does leaving the EU mean for UK science?

Contribute your views on the the implications and opportunities of leaving the European Union for UK science

Science After the Referendum: What next? Reporting from Parliamentary Links Day

Attendees gathered at the annual Links day to discuss ‘Science After the Referendum: What next?’

British Ecological Society response to the UK’s EU referendum result

We are an inclusive, international society, and remain committed to fostering collaborations and representing all members.

The EU Referendum: what will it mean for the environment?

This week, the UK makes a once in a generation political decision.

Debating extinctions, invasions and re-wildings

Panel debate on extinction, invasions and re-wildings at Nottingham University

Practical, consensus building conservation as the water reaches boiling point

Paul Sinnadurai shares his key messages and challenges from the Making a difference in conservation symposium

Getting your science into policy: the importance of trust, values and relationships

How do trust, values and relationships affect the use of science in policy?