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Mandy Marsh @mymarsh.bsky.social · Oct 28
CIEEM needs a new Policy Officer for England and Wales - come and join us
cieem.net/job/policy-o...
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#Bats There's still time to book onto this Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) webinar on Thursday 11 December 6-7pm, presented by Ian Davidson-Watts and Richard Crompton
events.cieem.net/events/detai...
December 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
mymarsh.bsky.social
Don't blame the bats for HS2's blunders
www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4522...
Don't blame the bats for HS2's blunders
When nature considerations are designed in from the start, it saves developers time, money and reputations, writes Sally Hayns, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (...
www.businessgreen.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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prum.bsky.social
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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waleslink.bsky.social
Important report from @natreswales.bsky.social:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Since 2000, "Wales has already witnessed the loss of 11 species, with the European turtle dove and belted beauty moth becoming geographically extinct. The Species in Peril report warns others could face a similar fate".
The species at risk of extinction in Wales named in first of its kind report
Species in Peril identifies thousands of at-risk species in Wales based on geographical restriction.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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waleslink.bsky.social
Great blog from @ruthchambers.bsky.social today on amendments needed to the Environment Bill: "It is essential that the OEGW’s independence from the Welsh Government is watertight, something which the bill currently fails to secure."

www.iwa.wales/agenda/2025/...

#WeNeedNature #AngenNatur
At a crossroads: why Wales must futureproof its new green governance - Institute of Welsh Affairs
The new OEGW can fill our environmental governance gap, but it must be given the legal duty and resources to ensure its independence and delivery.
www.iwa.wales
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
mymarsh.bsky.social
Want to know more about nature-based solutions? Join CIEEM's webinar next week, 12-1pm
November 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
mymarsh.bsky.social
CIEEM needs a new Policy Officer for England and Wales - come and join us
cieem.net/job/policy-o...
October 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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nation.cymru
The River Wye used to be full of wild salmon. Today it is full of algae. And the meandering waterway which has long attracted anglers, hikers and poets is now the subject of a major pollution lawsuit ✍️Chris Hilson, University of Reading nation.cymru/feature/the-...
The pollution court case that could reach far beyond the banks of the River Wye
Chris Hilson, Professor of Law, Director of the Centre for Climate and Justice, University of Reading The River Wye used to be full of wild salmon. Today it is full of algae. And the meandering waterw...
nation.cymru
October 28, 2025 at 8:04 AM
mymarsh.bsky.social
Well done Caerphilly
nation.cymru NationCymru @nation.cymru · Oct 24
The people of Caerphilly are not nearly as gullible as Nigel Farage thought they were. For him and his abominable party, the by-election loss is a huge setback that they weren’t expecting✍️ Martin Shipton
Reform's defeat is a triumph for Wales
Martin Shipton Lindsay Whittle’s triumph in the Caerphilly by-election is a victory not only for Plaid Cymru, but for Wales. Like many others, I had been seduced into believing that the Farage bandwag...
nation.cymru
October 24, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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waleslink.bsky.social
A very interesting analysis and chat at the Britain Talks Climate & Nature Welsh launch this afternoon. Here’s their findings: climateoutreach.org/britain-talk...

Great panel too with Lee Waters, Leanne Wood and remarks from the Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies.

#weneednature
Four person panel sitting in front of a table, looking towards a screen with a wheel of data about different voters’ broad thoughts towards climate and nature policy. Detailed info here: https://climateoutreach.org/britain-talks-climate/climate-big-picture-2024/wales/ A close up of the data wheel, setting out broad views from voters like ‘established liberals’ and ‘dissenting disrupters’. More data here https://climateoutreach.org/britain-talks-climate/climate-big-picture-2024/wales/ and more on the segmented voter types here: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/seven-segments/
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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naturambyth.bsky.social
🌍 Peidiwch â cholli Amrywiol wrth Natur – gweminar sy'n ymhelaethu ar leisiau amrywiol mewn cadwraeth.
✨ 3 siaradwr. Straeon go iawn a syniadau ar hil, arweinyddiaeth a natur.
🗓️ 29 Hyd | 🕡 6:30–8:30pm
🔗 Cofrestrwch: event.swisscom.ch/v/diversebyn...
October 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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naturambyth.bsky.social
🌍 Don’t miss Diverse by Nature – a webinar amplifying diverse voices in conservation.
✨ 3 speakers. Real stories and ideas on race, leadership & nature💚
🗓️ 29 Oct | 🕡 6:30–8:30pm
Sign up here: event.swisscom.ch/v/diversebyn...
October 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
mymarsh.bsky.social
If you're in #Aberystwyth today, come along to the CIEEM stand at the University #careersfair and say hello! I'll be happy to tell you all about Green Jobs for Nature
@aberuni.bsky.social
@cieem.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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worldwildlife.bsky.social
"What you do makes a difference.."
Jane Goodall 💚

#jane #goodall #janegoodall #nature #wildlife #environment #earth
October 2, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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waleslink.bsky.social
Yesterday, Welsh Gov published its economic modelling for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The analysis is far from robust, in our opinion, and only looks at the universal layer's (the entry level) impact on farms, not the Scheme as a whole.

Check out our response ⬇️
waleslink.org/business-cas...
This is a quote set against a narrow portrait image to the side of a cow. This is a black and white cow standing in a muddy grassy field in Eryri (Snowdon). The quote says: “We want the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) to boost nature-friendly farming in Wales to help farmers restore nature and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Business Case published today supports what Wales Environment Link (WEL) has long been pointing - the scheme's Universal layer alone will not provide sufficient benefit to nature, Welsh citizens nor the public purse. The Business Case states that the scheme's Optional and Collaborative layers deliver far better returns on the Welsh Government's investment. The conclusions are clear - if the SFS is to deliver its goals, Welsh Ministers will need to commit sufficient budget to the Optional and Collaborative layers and provide high-quality, accessible farm advice and guidance to help farmers take up these actions. And it should also mean an end to payments that just patch or prolong up the problems that unsustainable, and particularly intensive farming has created. Truly sustainable farm practices and systems work in harmony with the natural productive capacity of the land; they regenerate, rather than damage our soils, water and wildlife. WEL also notes that the impact assessment overlooks the farm productivity gains that can take time to materialise, such as improvements to soil health. And the assessment does not consider those upper layers which offer the real support for the nature-friendly farming practices. The Welsh Government’s ‘SFS payment ready reckoner’ provides a more accurate guide as to what the SFS means for farm business, and we’d encourage farmers to use this directly, to see what their own impact will be.”
October 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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waleslink.bsky.social
We're pleased to launch our 2026 manifesto for the Senedd elections today!

#WeNeedNature #AngenNatur

waleslink.org/manifesto-20...
waleslink.org/cy/maniffest...
Our Manifesto for the 2026 Senedd Elections - Wales Environment Link
In May 2026, a new Welsh Government will be elected; this government will be the one that succeeds or fails in our international nature targets for 2030. In this manifesto, Wales Environment Link memb...
waleslink.org
September 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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waleslink.bsky.social
We're logging on to say a big thank you to everyone who joined our panel discussion at the Climate Cymru Act Now Change Forever mass lobby 🐝

We also wanted to say a big thank you to the staff at @climatecymru.bsky.social, Bethan Sayed and Stanley Townsend for organising a brilliant day.
Our four panellists (L-R - Joe Wilkins, James Hitchcock, Edna Wachira, and Ruth Chambers) standing in front of a WEL pop up banner. Joe is holding his hands behind his back. James is holding a yellow board with a dark yellow rectangle patterned background, which says 'for people, for climate, for nature' and includes the Act Now Change Forever logo. Edna is holding a white Wales Environment Link board which says 'I support ambitious nature targets / Rwy'n cefnogi targedau natur uchelgeisiol', and includes a blue, green, and red footer designed to look like a chart tracking nature recovering over the next 25 years. Ruth holds a board with a white and baby pink rectangle patterned background, which says 'Cymru Iachach, Tecach, Mwy Diogel'. There ae various items on the floor in the background, including other posters and an amplifier.
September 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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nation.cymru
A project in south Wales is restoring long-lost woodland to help manage flood risk, improve soil health and boost biodiversity
Welsh woodland project revives ancient landscape
A project in south Wales is restoring long-lost woodland to help manage flood risk, improve soil health and boost biodiversity. At Brynau Farm, near Neath, the Woodland Trust charity manages 235 acres...
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September 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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waleslink.bsky.social
We're holding a panel event at @climatecymru.bsky.social's 'Act Now, Change Forever' mass lobby this week! We'd love to see you there, pop by anytime between 2pm and 3:30pm, to discuss all things Environment Bill.

Details attached + more info available online here: waleslink.org/wel-panel-at...
An invite giving more info on the panel. The text is below and the images are a lesser horseshoe bat, wings outstretched like it's diving from a rafter. Another is a brightly coloured blue and orange kingfisher, pierching on a branch, looking very fluffy. The third one is a carder bee, hanging onto a lavender flower, also looking fluffy. The text says: Act Now Change Forever Mass Lobby Wales Environment Link Panel: What does the new Environment Bill mean to you? Wednesday 17th September Starting at 14:00 Urdd Centre, Cardiff Bay - entrance opposite Tŷ Hywel Panellists: Ruth Chambers, Green Alliance James Hitchcock, Rewilding Britain Joe Wilkins, Wildlife enthusiast Chaired by Edna Wachira, Women4Resources
September 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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waleslink.bsky.social
We support calls from @rspbcymru.bsky.social for Welsh Gov to stop delaying a decision on licensing gamebird releases.

Bird flu compounds the risk of activities that already increase competition with rare species - like curlew & black grouse - for food. Why the delay?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bird flu prompts renewed call to regulate gamebird release
The RSPB says there has to be stricter rules on releasing millions of gamebirds into the wild.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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adambienkov.bsky.social
Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations

When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
mymarsh.bsky.social
⚠️ #CIEEM Temporary service notice ⚠️

CIEEM members’ portal (including event bookings and invoice payments) is currently unavailable, carrying out emergency urgent maintenance over the Bank Holiday weekend. If you need any help, please get in touch directly:
[email protected]
+44 (0)1962 868626
August 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
mymarsh.bsky.social
Join us for the CIEEM Wales conference on 16 September - book early to ensure a place!
August 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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koruecology.bsky.social
An excellent opportunity to connect with and gain support from the freelancer/small business community in your nation. See you there!! www.linkedin.com/posts/charte... #BritishEcologists #EcologyUK
Calling all Freelancers and very small businesses! | Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
Calling all Freelancers and very small businesses! Join the CIEEM Freelance Practitioner Special Interest Group for an informal virtual brunch where we’ll be discussing the challenges and opportuniti...
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August 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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nation.cymru
It’s well-known that Wales is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, with one in six species here at risk of extinction from our lands. It’s now time we do something about it ✍️Wales Environment Link
Why Wales needs a stronger environmental principles, governance and biodiversity Bill
Wales Environment Link Wales stands at an environmental crossroads. Our shared natural heritage, once rich in wildlife, is under unprecedented pressure. Species like the fen orchid and hen harrier are...
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July 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM