Biodiversity and People Network

Welcome to the Biodiversity and People Network. 🍃 We bring together academics, businesses, civil society, and government bodies... ...who share a common concern over the loss of biodiversity and the urgent need for its renewal.

University of Exeter researchers have commented on what the new UK government should do in response to the biodiversity crisis: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-env… @BrendanGodley @EllenWiles @DaveHodgson00 @WillHGaze @ProfCallum @Kelly_Thornber @StuBearhop

If you missed our live event exploring the profound effects of #ArtificialLight on our planet's ecosystems, how it is reshaping natural environments and its implications, you can view the recording here: fb.watch/tfClS7kNiu/ @KevinJGaston @ruskinhartley @jon_bennie @esbriolat

Our researchers are evaluating the 'Making Space for Nature' project exeter.ac.uk/esi/research/p… to find the social & ecological conditions which can lead to effective stewardship of the enhanced sites, for people & #pollinators to thrive in urban environment. (1/2) #solitarybeeweek

If you missed @tiagomcartaxo's talk “Thinking (and acting) locally in the legal protection of the #environment” last week, you can view the full video here: youtu.be/54Vhc-260FY #esiStateOfTheArt @UniExeCornwall @UniOfExeterHASS @HaSSCornwall @ExeterLawSchool @UofE_Research

Join us in exploring the profound effects of #ArtificialLight on our planet's ecosystems, how it is reshaping natural environments and its implications. eventbrite.co.uk/e/bright-night… Our expert panellists: @KevinJGaston, @ruskinhartley, @jon_bennie, Dr Jennifer Hatchell and @esbriolat.

Applications are open for our policy fellowship with the @OfficeforEP This exciting opportunity will allow an ecologist to improve their policy knowledge, develop communication skills and build professional networks. 📆Applications close 30 June britishecologicalsociety.org/policy/fellows…

@ExeterLawSchool Senior Lecturer & ESI Associate Director (External Engagement) @tiagomcartaxo has been a member of the NOVA Law Green Lab, @legalscholars @BaP_Network @ILA_official @iccwbo & @GNHRECommunity. Don't miss his 24 June #esiStateOfTheArt talk exeter.ac.uk/events/details…

We are helping improve #biodiversity outcomes on common land with national partners like @nationaltrust on the @NERCscience funded @RENEW_nature project. renewbiodiversity.org.uk/co-design-to-i… #GenerationRestoration #WorldEnvironmentDay

Coming up! RENEW's Lucy Mercer will be in conversation with poet Rachael Allen about her collection God Complex (Faber, 2024) in relation to ecology and ecopoetics. Tickets on Eventbrite:👉 Literature X Ecology Series: Rachael Allen Tickets, Thu 6 Jun 2024 at 19:00 | Eventbrite

We're delighted to share the newest edition of our Annual Research Report (2023-24), showing how our research supports decision making, finds solutions for urgent environmental challenges, & provides new knowledge for interpretation. Download & read here: nt.iro.bl.uk/concern/report…

@UniExeCEC, a world-leading research and education centre on Penryn campus, has marked its 20th anniversary with a celebratory public event: brnw.ch/21wKiZm @exetermarine @ExeterGSES @UniofExeterESI #ecology #conservation #zoology

Coming up on 6 June at 7pm online: Literature X Ecology session. RENEW poet Lucy Mercer will be in conversation with Rachael Allen, talking about the poet's second collection God Complex (Faber, 2024) in relation to #ecological thinking. Sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/literature-x…

We had a great ESI event recently, strengthening links between Cornwall National Landscape and @UniofExeter, with presentations around the key areas of People, Place, Nature and Climate, highlighting the relevance of our research to the work of Cornwall National Landscape. (1/2)

From land to sea, from communities to you & me, through poetry & biology, sociology & philosophy, together we can renew our wonderful biodiversity. 🌿🦋🕊️ Discover new case studies, blog posts & news at renewbiodiversity.org.uk #biodiversitymatters #Internationaldayofbiodiversity

For #DementiaActionWeek we're highlighting the work of the researchers at @UniofExeter and @NaturalEngland, as they explore the benefits of gardening for people living with dementia. Find out more in the article below 👇 news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-hea…

❗️@UniofExeter PGRs- there's not long left to apply for Research Showcase Three Minute Thesis! Deadline is 5pm on Monday 27th- find out more and apply 🏅🏆: exeter.ac.uk/research/docto…

ESI's founding director @KevinJGaston is the most cited #ecologist in the UK and second in the world. research.com/university/eco… @UniExeCornwall @UniExeCEC @UoEBiosciences @UofE_Research @UniofExeter

We are delighted that Professor Kevin Gaston has been appointed as a Council member for @NERCscience. This is a well-deserved achievement and a testament to the wide impact of his work. He was the founding director of the ESI. ukri.org/people/kevin-g… @KevinJGaston

Dr Maria Eugenia Correa-Cano attended the @openLCA conference recently, presenting preliminary results of the @nationaltrust case study developed as part of @RENEW_nature “A screening assessment of #biodiversity impacts for large organizations: an #LCA approach”. (1/2)

🌿 Stay in touch as we share all our news, research updates, events and opportunities! Newsletter: bit.ly/48XqCbY Social media: @UniofExeterESI Website: exeter.ac.uk/esi