Scotland Policy Group: Joint meeting with the Scottish Government Biodiversity Science Group & Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management 19 – 20 September 2013, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Together with the Scottish Biodiversity Science Group (BSG) and the Institute of Ecology and Environmental … Continue reading →

Policy Priorities Find out more about the British Ecological Society’s current major policy priorities by following the links below. Selecting our policy priorities The BES’s policy priorities have been selected for being either; i) issues emerging on the policy horizon, or ii) issues which … Continue reading →

The BES Scotland Policy Group Are you interested in informing the development of environment and science policy in Scotland? Join the BES Scotland Policy Group. The BES recently formed a Policy Group for members based in Scotland. The Secretary of … Continue reading →

BES Expertise Database Do you want to increase the impact of your research? The BES maintains a database of over 500 ecologists who are prepared to comment upon a range of ecological issues. Join them. Get the most from your … Continue reading →

Science Policy Training Opportunities External Policy Training Opportunities 20th May 2013 – Charles Darwin House, London Members of the BES can benefit from a 50 percent discount on a new knowledge exchange course, taking place at our headquarters, Charles Darwin House, … Continue reading →

BES POST Fellowship *Applications for the 2013 Fellowship are now closed* The British Ecological Society sponsors a three month Fellowship at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) for 2nd or 3rd year PhD students in ecology. Closing date: Friday 19th April … Continue reading →

Policy Training and Funding Interested in learning more about how your science can inform policy? Do you want to experience policy-making first hand? Graduate Join the BES External Affairs Team as an intern for up to three months and gain invaluable experience … Continue reading →

Our Process The BES’s policy priorities reflect significant emerging issues in ecology and related policy. Defining the BES’s policy priorities The BES Policy Team works alongside the BES Public and Policy Committee (see below) to determine its policy priorites. The priority … Continue reading →

Policy Digest Policy Digest is produced four times each year (February, April, July and October) by the BES Policy Team. Contact us to receive Policy Digest by email. The latest edition is below. Policy Report – April 2013 Contents: 1. UK Parliamentary Committees 2. UK Government … Continue reading →