News and Opinion - British Ecological Society

Capturing Ecology 2023: A celebration of our planet’s vast tapestry of life

From coral reefs at risk from climate change to grasslands haunted by the ghosts of past forests. This year’s winners tell a powerful story about the threats facing our natural environment.

Connecting schools to nature: lessons learnt

Explore the outcomes of our Connecting Schools to Nature project!

Expectation versus reality: the early career researcher’s guide to surviving academia

Advice on how to navigate difficult workplace situations

Biophobias on the rise in urban areas according to new study

17 out of 25 biophobias are increasing their prevalence worldwide.

How can we use TikTok to communicate our work?

Communicating ecology on TikTok can be tricky - here's some tips to help!

Citizen science used to track mosquitoes

Hungarian researchers use citizen science reports to map mosquito distribution across the country.

Vote for REED in the National Diversity Awards

The REED Network has been nominated for the National Diversity Awards and they need your vote!

Dark web wildlife trade investigated by Adelaide research team

Researchers have identified 153 species being traded on dark web marketplaces

BES journal prize winners revealed

This years exceptional papers span diverse topics from mosquitos to under-threat moss

How do sunflowers help bees withstand diseases?

Sunflower pollen helps bumblebees to combat diseases, two new studies investigate the reasons why.

Speakers announced for Trees for Climate Change, Biodiversity and People symposium

The first speakers for the upcoming Trees for Climate Change, Biodiversity and People symposium have been announced, including individuals from DEFRA, the Woodland Trust and universities from Europe, Africa and North America.

BES Statement on Russia's war on Ukraine

Our thoughts are with ecologists and everyone affected by the war on Ukraine.

New Years Honours for past and future BES Presidents

A former president and the president elect are named in the 2023 New Year Honours List

Bridget Emmett to be President of the BES from 2024

Members have elected Bridget Emmett to be the next BES President in an online vote.

Defra’s Environmental Targets Delayed

Find out more about our English Policy Group’s response to the draft environmental targets proposed by Defra earlier this year.