Barclay Replaces Coffey as Environment Secretary
In today’s UK Government reshuffle, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has replaced Dr Thérèse Coffey with Steve Barclay as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management is the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.
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CIEEM and Lantra Publish Report on Vocational Pathways Into Nature-based Green Jobs
Recent research commissioned by CIEEM and Lantra indicates there is a skills and capacity crisis in the ecology sector, with employers struggling to recruit for the many vacancies they have. The report explores one way to address the skills gap, which is to improve pathways into ecology jobs for young people with vocational qualifications and for mid-career changers.
Environmental principles come into force in England
A new environmental principles duty came into force on 1 November. The duty reflects the government’s stated commitment to leaving the environment in a better state for future generations, ensuring that green issues are taken into account throughout the decision-making process.
Empowering Environmental Professionals: Become a STEM Ambassador - by Ashleigh Kitchiner MCIEEM
While our expertise plays a crucial role in addressing pressing environmental issues, it’s equally important for us to share our knowledge and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. One powerful way to achieve this is by becoming a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Ambassador.
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Delivering Environmental Net Gain
- Date 29 Nov & 1 Dec
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Winter Tree ID: extending the season in ecological surveys
- Date 29 November
- Location Shropshire
Developing Skills in Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) (England & Wales)
- Date 4 & 5 December
- Location Birmingham
Introduction to Construction
- Date 16 & 17 January
- Location Online
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Nature In A Nutshell is our podcast which breaks down the latest ecology and environmental news, and what this actually means for people and nature. A new episode is released every month on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or here on our website.
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