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We are the only statutory nature advisor to the four governments of the UK. We work across land & sea for nature, for people & the planet.

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · Jul 30

🚨Latest edition of our e-newsletter out now! bit.ly/JNCC-NN-July...

In this issue:

💚 New partnership for climate & nature

🧪 The mobile lab helping rural communities

🐝 Pollinators & the power of plants

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#TogetherForNature

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 2h

Last session of the day, a panel Q&A session about the future of the @ukbms.bsky.social

Chaired by @btobirds.bsky.social David Noble with James Haywood, JNCC’s Jasmine SalvatI, @savebutterflies.bsky.social Ian Middlebrook and @ukceh.bsky.social Prof David Roy

JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 2h

‪Hot off the press! Update to the European Red List of Butterflies has been published today by @europebutterfly.bsky.social

‪Report show one quarter of butterfly species are now threatened ‬in Europe

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 2h

Excellent talk from @europebutterfly.bsky.social Cristina Gonzalez Sevilleja showing how @ukbms.bsky.social data are being used at a continental scale - including how it’s influenced other countries’ schemes! #ButterflyMonitoringAt50

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 3h

Great to hear more about @btobirds.bsky.social @bbs-birds.bsky.social and monitoring population changes of the UK’s common and widespread breeding birds

Remember you can do the Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey square on BBS squares

JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 3h

@savebutterflies.bsky.social Russel Hobbs discusses using @ukbms.bsky.social data to deliver #NatureRecovery on the ground

JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 3h

‪After lunch we’re hearing from @btobirds.bsky.social’s Joe Cooper on the role of butterfly surveys in housing development design ‬

JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 5h

Now we have Dr @richardfoxbc.bsky.social from @savebutterflies.bsky.social talking about insect trends and #ClimateChange data, and how monitoring data are being used in research

JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 6h

‪Unfortunately long term trends show an overall 18% decline since 1976‬

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 6h

3,552 sites are now included in the scheme! #ButterflyMonitoringAt50

JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 6h

‪Keynote speech from @UK_CEH Prof David Roy discussing 50 years of butterfly data‬

‪David’s talk included a video from Ernie Pollard of the Monks Wood Experimental Station who helped design and pilot the methodology in 1976!‬

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 7h

We’re kicking off the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme @ukbms.bsky.social 50th anniversary in style! 🦋

Firstly a video from our volunteers about why they take part. A huge thank you to all involved - we couldn’t do it without you!
@savebutterflies.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 1d

The goal?

To provide robust evidence and advice that safeguards biodiversity, strengthens #ClimateResilience, and helps build a prosperous, equitable and secure future for the UK 🌱

#TurningScienceIntoAction #ForNaturePeoplePlanet

JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 1d

At the iconic @nhm-london.bsky.social – our “global cathedral for nature” – a pivotal partnership was signed between JNCC and @thecccuk.bsky.social

This alliance brings together the UK’s leading scientific advisors on nature and climate 🌍

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 1d

💚 “Nature is one of our best tools to fight climate breakdown.” – Dr Gemma Harper, @jncc-ceo.bsky.social

Yesterday marked a historic moment for UK climate & nature policy 🧵

🔗 jncc.gov.uk/news/jncc-an...

@marycreagh.bsky.social, @hdavidcooper.bsky.social, @katiewhitemp.bsky.social.

Witnessing Emma Pinchbeck CEO of the Climate Change Committee (left) and JNCC CEO Gemma Harper (right) signing the pivotal agreement in the fight against climate breakdown and ecological collapse are (back row, from left): Minister for Climate in the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero, Katie White; JNCC Chair David Cooper and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Nature) Mary Creagh.

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The National Plant Monitoring Scheme @npms.bsky.social · 2d

Seen the programme for our #NPMS10 anniversary online event? Join for all or part of the day. Talks by
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
@ukceh.bsky.social
@jncc.bsky.social
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
plus talks from our amazing volunteers! ow.ly/xqqf50X4fEE

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 JNCC’s Chair @hdavidcooper.bsky.social & Rachel Wade joined a powerful lecture by Ruth Davis OBE, UK Special Rep for Nature, at Trinity College, Oxford.

With #COP30 on the horizon, Ruth spotlighted the UK’s global nature priorities & the path to nature recovery #KMGBF 🌿

#TogetherForNature

Three people stand smiling in front of a grand fireplace. On the left is JNCC's Rachel Wade. David Cooper, the JNCC Chair is on the right. They both flank Ruth Davis, the Special Representative for Nature

JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 2d

A huge thank you to all our partners for their dedication and expertise in advancing marine conservation in Belize!
📖Find out more: lnkd.in/eY2DpA5W @cefasgovuk.bsky.social #BluePlanetFund #TogetherForNature #MarineConservation #MPAs #MarineProtectedAreas #TurningScienceIntoAction

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 2d

This week’s workshop in Belize City gave a valuable platform for stakeholders to align on a unified approach to monitoring

This work also contributes to Belize’s progress under the Blue Bond Agreement, aiming to protect 30% of its marine environment

JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 2d

We co-developed a plan which will:
🔍 Integrate biodiversity & fisheries monitoring priorities
🔗 Consolidate existing initiatives & align with national conservation & fisheries management goals
💰 Establish a cost-effective system for data collection, management & reporting

JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 2d

🌊Through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme, we're helping develop Belize’s National Fisheries Research & Monitoring Strategy

With the Government of Belize, we facilitated a highly collaborative process - bringing together representatives from over 10 organisations

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 3d

🌊🤝 Recently, the UK's Ocean Country Partnership Programme & JEA hosted a workshop in the Maldives, bringing together community organisations to discuss Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion #GEDSI, as well as Sexual Abuse, Harassment & Harm #SEAH

#BluePlanetFund

@cefasgovuk.bsky.social

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 3d

(1/) This week, we focus on the widespread but secretive Moorhen. This member of the rail family declined by 25% across the UK 1995–2023. It has especially declined in northern and western parts of the UK. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology #CitizenScience

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 5d

🌊The Ocean Country Partnership Programme had a productive week in Maldives, working with partners at Ministry of Environment & Environmental Regulatory Authority, engaging stakeholders to progress work on #MarineProtectedArea management effectiveness.

#BluePlanetFund #30x30

@cefasgovuk.bsky.social

A classroom-style setting with rows of chairs occupied by people wearing matching blue shirts. At the front, JNCC's Beth Flavell stands near a screen displaying a blue and white presentation slide. The room has dark blue curtains, bright ceiling lights, and a whiteboard on the left. Copyright JNCC

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UK Seabird Monitoring Programme @smp-seabirds.bsky.social · 5d

1/ Despite a reasonable difference in size, Cormorants and Shags can be quite difficult to differentiate unless side by side!

In this thread ⬇️, we take a look at some of the key differences between adults and juveniles... #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 5d

📣 Final call for feedback on GB Red Listing!

Do you use GB Red List data from our website? We want to hear from you! Your insights will help us improve how we present and share this vital information.

📝 Take our quick survey today:
👉 jncc.gov.uk/our-work/red...

⏳ Closes this Friday, 10 October

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