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We're committed to making the best scientific evidence accessible to decision-makers

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The future of ecological research in the UK

The future of ecological research in the UK

An exciting project in 2022 to identify the grand challenges for ecology.

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Reports & Publications

Reports & Publications

Consultation responses, Policy Guides, event reports and more

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Protected Areas

Protected Areas

Policy report examining the Prime Minister’s pledge to protect 30% of UK land and seas by 2030

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Nature-based solutions

Nature-based solutions

Our landmark 2021 report on nature-based solutions for climate change in the UK

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Member Opportunities

Member Opportunities

Develop your policy engagement skills and experience

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English Policy Group

English Policy Group

Join the English Policy Group to help embed ecological knowledge into the English policymaking process.

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Scottish Policy Group

Scottish Policy Group

Promoting the value of ecological knowledge in Scotland

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Welsh Policy Group

Welsh Policy Group

Promoting the value of ecological knowledge in Wales

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IEA Policy Committee

IEA Policy Committee

Promoting the value of ecological knowledge across the Island of Ireland.

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International Policy

International Policy

International policy work at the BES.

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Daniela Russi

Daniela Russi

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British Ecological Society calls for greater funding for ecological research and sets out research agenda

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British Ecological Society calls for greater funding for ecological research and sets out research agenda

Two landmark reports by the British Ecological Society reveal that ecological sciences are losing out on funding compared to other sciences.

British Ecological Society calls for greater funding for ecological research and sets out research agenda
BES informs House of Lords’ inquiry on reaching the 30×30 targetPart 2: Will ELMS achieve their environmental objectives?Part 1: What will the Environmental Land Management Schemes pay for?BES response to the UK’s Environment Improvement PlanCalling ecologists working in the UK’s Overseas TerritoriesBES response to the new Post-2020 Global Biodiversity FrameworkDefra’s Environmental Targets DelayedPolicy Debate on National Parks in ScotlandThe BES signs open letter to PM on environmental deregulationBES Policy Fellowship with Natural Resources WalesNature Recovery Green Paper: Protected Sites and Species More News

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People, Policy & Planet: Accessing and Maximising Nature in England

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People, Policy & Planet: Accessing and Maximising Nature in England

The inaugural event in the English Policy Group's People, Policy & Planet event series, with an exciting lineup of speakers discussing public access to nature in England.

Welsh policy training: Policy, People and Pine Martens More Events
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