In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss the importance of soils in light of World Soils Day on 5th December with guest speaker Bruce Lascelles, the launch of COP28 and the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy consultation.

We also cover the positive news that seabird numbers are soaring in Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel.

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Show notes:

• World Soil Day: https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-soil-day
• COP28: https://www.cop28.com/
• Seabird numbers on Lundy island: https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-47-of-2023/ and https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/11/number-of-nesting-seabirds-on-island-of-lundy-at-nine-decade-high

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In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss the case against the Environment Agency over its failure to protect the River Wye from agricultural pollution, new developments in offshore wind in Scotland, and the OEP's report stating that environmental assessment processes aren't working as they should.

We also cover Planet Earth 3 and the new plan for a 100,000 ha wildlife reserve in Romania, which will be on the same kind of scale as Yellowstone National Park in the US.

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Show notes:

• River Wye Judicial Review: https://www.endsreport.com/article/1844613/delighted-judicial-review-granted-agricultural-pollution-river-wye
• Offshore wind developments: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67170625 and https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-67126815
• OEP's report on environmental assessments: https://www.theoep.org.uk/report/environmental-assessments-are-not-effective-they-should-be-due-practical-barriers
• New nature reserve in Romania: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/oct/22/a-yellowstone-for-europe-romanias-ambition-for-a-vast-new-wilderness-reserve

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In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss the delay to mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), the 2023 State of Nature Report which shows a worrying decline in our wildlife and the UK Government's attempt to ditch nutrient neutrality.

We also cover the golden eagle numbers soaring in southern Scotland thanks to the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project and a species of small holly tree last seen nearly two decades ago being rediscovered in Brazil.

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State of Nature report - https://stateofnature.org.uk/

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In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss all things Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) with Dr Julia Baker CEnv MCIEEM who has had a huge input into BNG. We also touch on the third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3), which sets out a five-year plan aimed at boosting resilience and protecting people, homes, businesses and cultural heritage against risks caused by climate change, such as flooding, droughts, heatwaves etc. 

We end the episode by talking about Scottish Environment LINK's A Voice for Nature campaign. This campaign marks the 10-year anniversary of Nature Champions, an initiative to encourage members of the Scottish Parliament to champion threatened and iconic species and habitats in Scotland, helping to raise awareness, and to promote action to protect and restore Scotland’s natural environment. CIEEM, jointly with Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, are the hosts for Blanket Bogs – and we are lucky enough to have Fiona Hyslop MSP as the champion for Blanket Bogs. 

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Show notes

• Visit our website: https://cieem.net/
• CIEEM training: https://events.cieem.net/Events/Event-Listing.aspx
• Information on our BNG training: https://cieem.net/i-am/upcoming-training-and-events/bng-training-courses/
• Biodiversity Net Gain: What next? webinar with Dr Julia Baker: http://events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/13092023000000BiodiversityNetGainWhatnext.aspx
• More information on A Voice for Nature: https://www.scotlink.org/a-voice-for-nature-10-years-of-nature-champions/

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In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we break down the findings in the Nature Markets 2023 review, the global heatwave we're currently experiencing, and the Wildlife and Countryside Link's Nature 2030 campaign, which calls on what it wants to see the political parties pledging to do for nature in their manifestos ahead of the next UK General Election.

We also touch on reports that deforestation rates in the Amazon are decreasing and Minke whales are being spotted in Cardigan Bay in Wales for the first time in over a decade.

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Nature Markets 2023 review: https://cieem.net/ekn-publishes-nature-finance-review-2023/

Wildlife and Countryside Link's Nature 2030 campaign launch: https://www.wcl.org.uk/nature-2030-campaign-launches.asp

Green Jobs for Nature website: https://greenjobsfornature.org/

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In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we invite CIEEM's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Engagement Officer (Lea Nightingale) on to discuss eco-anxiety and how we can combat these feelings. We also discuss the current marine heatwave we're experiencing across the North Sea and North Atlantic, and the Secretary of State's speech at a recent Wildlife Trusts Event.

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Show Notes

Mental health support

Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)

Find Support (climatepsychologyalliance.org)

Suggested further reading/viewing/listening

Eco-anxiety: how to find ‘radical hope’ in a climate crisis | Greenpeace UK

Eco-anxiety: how to cope at a time of climate crisis | Natural History Museum (nhm.ac.uk)

The ancient Japanese practice of forest bathing - BBC Travel

How to Conserve Conservationists 2nd edition by Jessie Panazzolo | Goodreads

Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey | Goodreads

The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy by Karen Walrond | Goodreads

https://brenebrown.com/podcast/the-lightmakers-manifesto-part-1-of-2/

https://brenebrown.com/podcast/the-lightmakers-manifesto-part-2-of-2/

https://brenebrown.com/podcast/accessing-joy-and-finding-connection-in-the-midst-of-struggle/

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In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we break down the Scotland Species on the Edge Programme launch, an update on the REUL Bill and how global temperatures are set to break records during the next 5 years, and what this means for people and nature. We also touch on Birmingham City Council's green plans, the Ivory ban extension and Irish President, Michale D. Higgins' speech condemning the obsession with achieving economic growth.

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In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we break down the latest updates on Biodiversity Net Gain in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, the name change of the Brecon Beacons, and the G7 Climate and Environment Communique. We also touch on the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre in the Scottish Highlands and the pristine coral reef just discovered in the Galápagos Islands.

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In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we break down the Great Britain Invasives Strategy, the IPCC Report, and the UN High Seas Treaty and what this means for people and nature. We also touch on Sir David Attenborough's latest series, Wild Isles, and Ireland's first Hope Spot on the Greater Skellig Coast.

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Welcome to the Nature In A Nutshell podcast, brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). In this podcast, we'll be sitting down and chatting about the latest ecology and environmental news, and what this actually means for people and nature. We'll be launching our podcast this Spring so make to subscribe wherever you're listening to this so you don't miss the first episode.

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