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7 tips for ecologists working with policymakers

Here's seven things our policy fellows learnt about how evidence is used to inform policy while working at Defra.

Early-career ecologists chat Brexit: lots of questions, and some answers

A summary of the talks and discussions held at the BES Conservation Group event on 20th February 2019, which tackled key questions for ecologists arising from the Brexit process.

Wildlife Freak, Evidence Geek: The BES Policy Internship

A BES intern's experience in the chaotic, but hopeful, world of environmental policy.

Learning about environmental policy in Scotland: new experiences and expanding horizons

Understanding environmental policy in Scotland

Reflections of an early career researcher on how environmental policy is shaped in the Scottish Parliament.

25 YEP Indicators: Consultation Response

The Policy Team will be responding to Defra’s "25 Year Environment Plan: Measuring Progress" consultation and we need your expertise!

Welsh Public Goods Scheme and Biodiversity: Consultation Response

The Policy Team will be responding to the Welsh CCERA Committee "Biodiversity - Public Goods Scheme" consultation and we need your expertise!

Biodiversity Net Gain: Consultation Response

The Policy Team will be responding to Defra’s Biodiversity Net Gain consultation and we need your expertise!

Launch of UK Climate Projections 2018

The differences between high and low emissions scenarios widen as the century goes on, but the actions necessary to keep on the lower track need to happen now.

Take home messages from a BES-Scottish Policy Group workshop

Understanding the science-policy interface in Scotland

"Does a natural capital approach deliver for biodiversity conservation?"

Discussing the pros and cons of a natural capital approach at the BES-SPG Pie and a Pint event

Shaping policy in the House of Lords

Learn about Parliament form an ecologist's perspective.

A Smarter Approach to Intelligent Animals

Outsmarting animals by better understanding their cognition may be the best wildlife management response available.

Designated Landscapes Review: Call for Evidence

Have your say on the future role National Parks and AONBs can play in connecting people with nature and helping wildlife to thrive.

The Puzzle of Plastics: Is there a solution to single-use?

Humankind produces 300 million tonnes of plastic every year - creating major environmental challenges.