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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.


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  • 34: Parenting and Ecology

    34: Parenting and Ecology
    Feb 6 2026

    In 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 realities to flexibility, support, and shared caregiving, we explore how becoming a parent can shape professional choices - and how the sector is (slowly) changing in response.


    Our guests share their experiences of juggling unsociable hours and seasonal pressures, the compromises they’ve made along the way, and what workplace practices have made the biggest positive difference for their families.


    We also look ahead, asking what still needs to change to better support parents and carers in ecology, and what advice they’d give to those considering parenthood.


    Thank you to our guests:

    • Anita Hogan CEcol CEnv MCIEEM
    • Nick Marchant MCIEEM
    • Laura Sanderson CEcol CEnv MCIEEM
    • Hannah Williams MCIEEM


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    41 mins
  • 33: The State of the Sector: Reflecting on 2025, Preparing for 2026

    33: The State of the Sector: Reflecting on 2025, Preparing for 2026
    Jan 6 2026

    In 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 Panel, Ben Kite, to review the ecology and environmental management news of 2025, and look ahead to 2026.


    2025 was a very busy year - the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, BNG, Scotland's Natural Environment Bill and Wales Environment Bill were all on centre stage. We also discuss what we expect to happen next with these major pieces of policy work in 2026, as well as COP26...it's looking like an equally busy year!


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    51 mins
  • 32: OEP’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy Report and Government Response

    32: OEP’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy Report and Government Response
    Dec 1 2025

    In 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 on Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS). The report came out in July but the Government have just responded.


    We also cover the first discussion of Stage 2 amendments to the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill and the latest on England's Planning and Infrastructure Bill (as of the date of recording on 19 November).


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    Show notes:

    • OEP Report on Local Nature Recovery Strategies and their contribution toward nature recovery commitments (June 2025)
    • Government response to the Office for Environmental Protection review of Local Nature Recovery Strategies and their role in contributing to nature recovery commitments in England (October 2025)
    • Update on Scotland's Natural Environment Bill
    • CIEEM's Planning and Infrastructure Bill webpage
    • EU to integrate climate education into school curriculum

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    43 mins
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