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BES Policy Fellowship with UK Government: applications now open

Applications are now open for the first BES Policy Fellowship with UK Government

General Election result: a hung Parliament

The General Election results are in, leaving a hung Parliament and a Conservative minority government. What does it mean for science and the environment?

Introducing the BES Policy Guides: helping ecologists engage with the policy world

The first in a series of new resources to help ecologists engage with policy

A first foray into policy: Voice of the Future 2017

Daniel Leybourne shares his first experience of engaging with the world of policy at Voice of the Future

Article 50 triggered: the challenges ahead for science and the environment

What do the Brexit negotiations mean for ecology and ecologists?

Voice of the Future 2017: a scientist's perspective

Daniella Rabaiotti reports on a unique opportunity for scientists in Parliament

SPG Scottish Environment Week Breakfast

Tagging MSPs, urban meadows and eDNA data: the Science for Environmental Futures breakfast event

Responding to Select Committee Inquiries

Martin Smith, a Specialist at the House of Commons Science & Technology Committee, presented his top tips for responding to Select Committee Inquiries at the first policy lunchbox of 2017

Westminster, wildlife and waste crime: Lessons learnt during my BES POST Fellowship

BES Fellow Daniella Rabaiotti shares the top ten lessons from her placement with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.

Parliamentary inquiry on research integrity – contribute to our response

Help shape our response to the Science and Technology Committee's inquiry

A glimpse inside the European Parliament

Siobhan Vye shares her experience of spending three days in the European Parliament with Julie Girling MEP, as part of our 2016 Parliamentary Shadowing Scheme.

Natural Capital Committee publishes 4th Report

The Natural Capital Committee has published its 4th Report, focusing on protecting and improving England’s natural capital through the 25 Year Environment Plan

Theresa May's speech on Brexit: clarity on some issues, uncertainty on others

The Prime Minister's speech provided welcome clarity on some issues, while leaving others uncertain, particularly the environment

Innovative measure enables identification of threats to biodiversity

A new measurement system, Relative Impact Potential, allows rapid and accurate assessment of potential threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services from invasive alien species

Environmental Audit Committee calls for a new Environmental Protection Act

New Environmental Audit Committee report cites BES written and oral evidence