Public Policy

Past Meetings

2010


The Marine and Coastal Access Act –What does it mean for biodiversity research?

8th September 2010, BES Annual Meeting, University of Leeds

This workshop introduced delegates to the UK Marine and Coastal Access Act, and what this means for the conservation of biodiversity in UK seas. Participants discussed how the Act can be followed up to best identify research needs and promote conservation of biodiversity.

Participants heard from a number of speakers, concluding with a panel discussion. The session was chaired by John Goold, Marine Director, Joint Nature Conservation Committee.

Insect Pollination: Causes and consequences of decline

Wednesday 20 January 2010, 3.30 - 5pm, Jubilee Room, Westminster Hall, Westminster

This joint BES - POST seminar launched the 2010 POST briefing note on Insect Pollination (POSTnote 348), prBumblebee. Photograph of a bumblebee on a thistle. (Copyright: Dave Goulson)epared by the 2009 BES POST Fellow, Rebecca Ross. The event was chaired by John Penrose MP, with presentations from Dr Simon Potts, University of Reading, Dr Claire Carvell, CEH, Defra and the British Beekeepers Association.

Speakers explored the causes and consequences of pollinator decline, highlighting the importance of wild bees in providing vital pollination services for UK agriculture

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