Public Policy

Science Policy at the BES

The BES Science Policy Team works with the Public and Policy Committee and the Press Officer to communicate ecological science to policy-makers and the public.

Reception Delegates. Delegates at Parliamentary Reception, 27 October 2009. (Copyright: Policy)Why is this important?

Scientists engaging with policy-makers is fundamentally important. Policy-makers need sound scientific evidence on which to base decisions which affect society, and the environment.

As an independent, authoritiative learned society and a leading voice for ecologists in the UK, the BES and its members can play a significant role in informing sound decision-making.

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At any stage of your career in ecology there's an opportunity to contribute to policy work at the BES.

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Priority Ecological Issues

The BES aims to engage with the most relevant and topical issues of interest to our members.
Current priorities include:

  • climate change
  • ecosystem services
  • marine environment
  • funding to support science and scientists

Find out more about our policy priorities and how you can help to inform our work on these.


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