Susan Zappala

Next ➡️ JNCC will work with UK Government & partners to explore how to implement the findings here in the UK. #Biodiversity #NaturePositive #BusinessForNature

Stay up to date with this week’s #soil news with the latest edition of #TheWeekinSoil. This edition includes concerns about SFI 🌿the effects of microplastics on soil carbon 🚯 forever chemicals in soil ⚠️ & much more. Read it here ➡️ sustainablesoils.org/week-in-soil/w…

@NERCscience @DefraGovUK @Water @TheRiverSevern @Rothamsted @NatResWales @WaterResearchSA @WaterResearch @BristolUniWater @ep_wales @WEForg 3/3 Our monthly webinars help promote communications between researchers, the policy community, business & practitioners who can all shape the quality of rivers and freshwater in the future. To join our free Lough Neagh webinar & others email: freshwater@leeds.ac.uk.

We've a new legend and route styles that make it easier to see and find great Slow Ways! Have a try here beta.slowways.org

📢#JobOpportunity #WeAreSeeking an Information Governance Manager – to shape & develop the Information Management capability at JNCC. bit.ly/JNCCjob2026003 Closing date: Sun 1 March 2026

The £2m MOT4Rivers research project is investigating how pollutants interact with rivers & ecosystems to devise a system to monitor & measure pollution. Prof Andrew Tyler, @StirUni, will share their progress in a webinar, Thurs 12 Feb, 2pm. Message us to join.

🎓DAERA's annual Postgraduate Studentship competition for 2026 is currently open for applications 🗓️Closing date: 19 Feb 2026 🔗More info: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/daera…

Pesticides may drastically shorten fish lifespans, study finds theguardian.com/environment/20…

🌿Opportunity to drive nature recovery in the Midlands! Midlands Nature is recruiting a Project Manager to lead an ambitious partnership between @NaturalEngland, @nationaltrust, @EnvAgency, RSPB, The Woodland Trust and Wildlife Trusts. ⏰Apply by 25 Jan careers.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_HTML/a/?_gl…

Nitrogen pollution affects air, water, climate, biodiversity & health—costing billions. Prof @MarkNitrogen reflects on #UNEA7, how global partnerships are driving progress, and why timely investment is now essential to turn plans into action. Full post: f.mtr.cool/kosahtrzgo

Pollution remains one of the top drivers of biodiversity loss worldwide. On #WorldPollutionDay, discover how JNCC is tackling air and chemical pollution to protect #NaturePeoplePlanet 🌍 🔗jncc.gov.uk/our-work/pollu… 🧵

Seen the programme for our #NPMS10 anniversary online event? Join for all or part of the programme. Talks from @BSBIbotany @Love_plants @UK_CEH @JNCC_UK @nationaltrust and @ChilternsNL plus talks from some of our amazing volunteers. See you there! ow.ly/xqqf50X4fEE

💬 Join a Community Conversation on the Environmental Information Data Centre (EIDC) 🗓️ 28 Oct 2025 | 10:30–12:00 GMT An online session to showcase EIDC tools & services and explore improving users' experience of finding, accessing and depositing data. eidc.ac.uk/news-and-events

Our latest paper on pharmaceuticals in the environment is now out. Congratulations to @NahumAtYork for his first paper. annualreviews.org/content/journa…

Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: ow.ly/vqNO50X4esn Hear Chris Cheffings, Ecosystems Analysis Team Leader at @JNCC_UK (1 of 4 @theNPMS partners) reflecting on how to design the ideal plant monitoring scheme. Hope you can make it!

Did you know? Many lichen species are sensitive to nitrogen pollution, making them natural indicators of air quality. 📱LicheN is a new app enabling people to help monitor air quality using lichens. Read more: ceh.ac.uk/news-and-media…

We're leading a review of long-term UK terrestrial & freshwater monitoring for NERC. This will help identify priorities for an adaptable & flexible UK environmental monitoring network for the future Take part via our survey before 9am Mon 29 Sep: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ceh-online-s… 1/

Cohort three of the @ECORISC_CDT have had a fantastic few days in Oxfordshire learning about pesticide risk assessment and the future opportunities and challenges that the industry faces. Thanks so much to @corteva for organising such an insightful event.

Did you know the NPMS is 10 years old? We’re inviting our amazing volunteers to join us in London on 18th October to help celebrate! Event includes talks, workshops, interactive sessions & networking opportunities. More information & tickets ow.ly/Oiu950WVbZk

Today marks a significant milestone for AFBI as we launch our Science Strategy 2030 in front of key stakeholders. The event started with a welcome from Board Chair @GraceMulcahy, a keynote address from @AndrewMuirNI @daera_ni Minister & presentations on AFBI's key research areas.