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Nature In A Nutshell

Nature In A Nutshell

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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.


This podcast is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. CIEEM is the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.


With a growing membership and an increasingly influential voice we are transforming the professionalism of the sector, just as our members are transforming understanding of, and attitudes towards, protecting and enhancing our natural environment.


Visit our website: https://cieem.net/

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Episodes
  • 29: Planning and Infrastructure Bill Update & Sustainable Farming Scheme in Wales

    29: Planning and Infrastructure Bill Update & Sustainable Farming Scheme in Wales
    Aug 7 2025

    In 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 discuss where we are and what's happening next with England's Planning and Infrastructure Bill.


    We also cover the latest announcements on the Sustainable Farming Scheme in Wales, and the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, before ending on a couple of good news stories.


    Visit our website: https://cieem.net/


    Show notes:

    • CIEEM's Planning and Infrastructure Bill webpage
    • Sustainable Farming Scheme: final proposals published ahead of launch in 2026
    • Local government and legal responsibilities to act on climate change: An LGA open consultation
    • UK Government announces ban on lead ammunition

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    36 mins
  • 28: AI in Ecology with Dr Sam Reynolds, BNG and Planning & Infrastructure Bill Updates

    28: AI in Ecology with Dr Sam Reynolds, BNG and Planning & Infrastructure Bill Updates
    Jul 4 2025

    In 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 how we can use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the ecology and environment sector.


    We also discuss the new Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) consultations and a brief update on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.


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    Show notes:

    • Book your Summer Conference ticket
    • Briefings on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill
    • Our dedicated Planning and Infrastructure update page
    • 2025 CIEEM Awards


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    40 mins
  • 27: Insects, Identification & Recording with Ashleigh Whiffin, and CIEEM State of the Profession Survey

    27: Insects, Identification & Recording with Ashleigh Whiffin, and CIEEM State of the Profession Survey
    Jun 5 2025

    In 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 and recording. We also have CIEEM's CEO, Sally Hayns, on the pod who breaks down the key findings from our State of the Profession survey report. We also have a quick update on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and Scotland's draft Natural Environment Bill.


    Visit our website: https://cieem.net/


    Show notes:

    • CIEEM State of the Profession Survey report
    • CIEEM updates on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
    • Bird Island’s Cape Gannet Population Signals Ocean Health Recovery

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    44 mins
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