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Rethinking environmental legislation to include the conservation ideas of tomorrow

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Rethinking environmental legislation to include the conservation ideas of tomorrow

ZSL-led study argues for change in policy focus to capitalise on potential of rewilding to halt biodiversity loss.

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A new method to help recover ecological functions and foster the sustainable development of rural areas

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A new method to help recover ecological functions and foster the sustainable development of rural areas

Ecologists have developed a new method to prioritize natural sites for restoration actions aimed to improve the provision of ecosystem services.

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Gove outlines post-Brexit farming priorities

Gove outlines post-Brexit farming priorities

The UK will seek sustainability in post-Brexit agriculture

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Parliamentary Shadowing Scheme 2017

Parliamentary Shadowing Scheme 2017

Isabel Jones gets an insight into how the Scottish government works while shadowing Roseanna Cunningham

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Possible futures for UK agriculture post-Brexit

Possible futures for UK agriculture post-Brexit

A workshop held by the Agricultural Ecology SIG considered farming post-Brexit

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The importance of Ecology Across Borders

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The importance of Ecology Across Borders

A joint statement from ecological societies on the value of cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange.

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Making ‘green Brexit’ work for agriculture and the environment

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Making ‘green Brexit’ work for agriculture and the environment

Post-Brexit policy should carry out a root-and-branch reform to better address the specific needs of the UK’s farming and food sectors whilst protecting the countryside.

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Glimmers of hope for the oceans

Glimmers of hope for the oceans

Dr Sylvia Earle outlined her hopes for the future of the ocean at the NHM

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Bridging the science-policy interface in Wales

Bridging the science-policy interface in Wales

Inaugural meeting of the BES Wales Policy Group

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Climate change impacts human health

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Climate change impacts human health

Dr Samuel Myers outlined devastating impacts of climate change on human health

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Natural Capital Committee sets ambitious goals for Environment Plan

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Natural Capital Committee sets ambitious goals for Environment Plan

The Natural Capital Committee has provided advice on the Government's 25 Year Environment Plan

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Press Release: A prioritised list of invasive alien species threatening the UK’s environment

More species urgently need to be considered for inclusion on the EU’s ‘List of Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern’.

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2017 Parliamentary Shadowing scheme open for applications

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2017 Parliamentary Shadowing scheme open for applications

Apply now for an opportunity to spend up to three days in the European Parliament.

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Windows of opportunity to influence policy: four tips to improve the uptake of scientific knowledge

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Windows of opportunity to influence policy: four tips to improve the uptake of scientific knowledge

David Christian Rose explores how to make the most of policy windows to promote evidence-informed environmental policy.

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House of Lords examines the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act: have your say

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House of Lords examines the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act: have your say

Contribute to our response to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act.

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