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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Latest Updates

CIEEM response to the Defra Consultation on Improving the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain for minor, medium and brownfield development

11th July 2025
This is an incredibly important consultation, including questions on options around extending exemptions, simplifying the small sites metric, addressing specific challenges for brownfield developments and increasing ease of access to the off-site market.

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All the latest on Biodiversity Net Gain in England and the other approaches to biodiversity enhancement across the devolved nations and Ireland.

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CIEEM Podcast

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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