About this podcast
In every Nature in a Nutshell episode, we sit down to chat about the latest ecology news in the UK and Ireland. We will break down what it means and how it might impact nature, society, and those working in this space in an easily digestible way. Whether you are an aspiring ecologist or environmental manager, there will be something for you.
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Episodes
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- 43: Scotland's Planning Biodiversity Metric & Programme for Government · 39 min · Episode 43In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we take a deep dive into one of the most significant developments in Scottish Environmental Policy: the proposed Scottish Planning…
- 42: Vision for the Nature Service Wales with Daniel Lock · 48 min · Episode 42In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we chat with Daniel Lock, Director of the Nature Service Wales, about the ambitious vision for the initiative, designed to help drive…
- 41: The Role of Ecologists in Wildfire Prevention with Harri Webb · 36 min · Episode 41In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we're joined by CIEEM Vice President (Wales), Harri Webb, to explore the rising wildfire risks in the UK. We explore the ecological…
- 40: Nature's Rights Bill with Baroness Natalie Bennett · 40 min · Episode 40In this episode, Baroness Natalie Bennett discusses the ground-breaking Nature's Rights Bill, exploring how recognising nature's rights can transform environmental policy, law…
- 39: Biodiversity Enhancement (BNG) in Ireland with Liz O’Reilly, Malcolm Noonan and Hannah Sheridan · 38 min · Episode 39In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we break down Biodiversity Net Gain, or Biodiversity Enhancement, in Ireland and what this means for people and nature and some positive…
- 38: Wales and Scotland Election Debrief On What This Means For Nature · 27 min · Episode 38In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we look at a new report on nature and the economy, review the Welsh and Scottish election results and what they mean for the environment…
- 37: Biodiversity Net Gain Updates with Dr Julia Baker · 29 min · Episode 37In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we’re joined by Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) expert, Dr Julia Baker from Mott MacDonald, to unpack the latest BNG developments and what…
- 36: New Approach to Bat Licensing & Upcoming Wales and Scotland Elections · 36 min · Episode 36In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss the new approach to bat licensing in England; an overview of the upcoming national elections in Wales and Scotland, which…
- 35: Wales Environment Act and Habitats Regulations across the UK & Ireland · 24 min · Episode 35In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we update you on the Wales Environment Act, the reports on implementation of Habitats Regulations across the UK and Ireland, a new…
- 34: Parenting and Ecology · 41 min · Episode 34In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we are joined by special guests to talk honestly about life as a parent working in the ecology sector. From career paths and fieldwork…
- 33: The State of the Sector: Reflecting on 2025, Preparing for 2026 · 51 min · Episode 33In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we are joined by CIEEM's CEO, Sally Hayns, CIEEM's Vice President for Scotland, Caroline McParland, and Chair of CIEEM's Strategic Policy…
- 32: OEP’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy Report and Government Response · 43 min · Episode 32In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we welcome Ellie Strike - Head of Regulatory Programmes - at the Office for Environmental Protection (the OEP) to talk about their report…
- 31: Green Jobs for Nature and Scotland's Natural Environment Bill · 24 min · Episode 31In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we welcome our CIEEM colleagues Brian Heppenstall and Annie Robinson to talk about our Green Jobs for Nature project, which aims to…
- 30: Rebuilding Nature: Good Practice Principles on Ecological Restoration with James Hicks · 16 min · Episode 30In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we welcome James Hicks, Associate Director at RSK Wilding and founding member of the CIEEM Ecological Restoration Special Interest Group…
- 29: Planning and Infrastructure Bill Update & Sustainable Farming Scheme in Wales · 39 min · Episode 29In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we welcome CIEEM's CEO, Sally Hayns, and a member of CIEEM’s Strategic Policy Panel and Wales Policy Working Group, Craig Llewllyn to…
- 28: AI in Ecology with Dr Sam Reynolds, BNG and Planning & Infrastructure Bill Updates · 40 min · Episode 28In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we are joined by Dr Sam Reynolds from the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge for a fascinating, in-depth discussion on…
- 27: Insects, Identification & Recording with Ashleigh Whiffin, and CIEEM State of the Profession Survey · 44 min · Episode 27In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we are joined by Ashleigh Whiffin, Curator of Entomology at National Museums Scotland, who talks to us about the importance of insects…
- 26: Eco-Anxiety with Kath Allen and Planning & Infrastructure Bill Update · 34 min · Episode 26In this episode, we chat with Kath Allen about eco-anxiety and how to manage it. We also discuss an update to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, the current Land Use Framework…
- 25: Planning and Infrastructure Bill & Scotland's Natural Environment Bill · 13 min · Episode 25In this episode, we discuss the Planning and Infrastructure Bill in England and the Call for Evidence on Scotland's Natural Environment Bill. We also cover the Welsh…
- 24: Grasslands with Plantlife's Jo Riggall, Land & Planning in England, & Net Benefits for Biodiversity Wales · 28 min · Episode 24In line with the theme of the March edition of In Practice, we speak to Jo Riggall from Plantlife about the value of grasslands and Plantlife's Grassland Strategy. We also…
