Summary
The Call For Papers is now closed.
Our 2026 Autumn Conference, is to be held in-person at The Grand Hotel, Bristol.
Description
Ecological practice is changing rapidly. Increasingly, ecologists and environmental managers are expected not only to protect biodiversity, but also to demonstrate how nature delivers wider benefits for society. Concepts such as ecosystem services and Nature-based Solutions are becoming central to policy, investment, and land management decisions.
The challenge for many practitioners is not recognising the importance of these ideas but translating them into practical approaches applied in everyday work. How can ecosystem services thinking strengthen project design? How can ecologists communicate these benefits effectively to clients and stakeholders? And how can this approach open up new opportunities for the profession?
This conference will explore how integrating ecosystem services and Nature-based Solutions can strengthen ecological practice and deliver better outcomes for biodiversity, people, and climate resilience. Framing ecological work through the tangible benefits it provides, such as better water quality, carbon storage, flood resilience, soil health, or enhanced wellbeing, can help practitioners communicate more effectively with clients, industry partners, policymakers, and the public.
Bookings will open soon. If you would like to register your interest, and be one of the first notified that bookings are open, then please add your details here.
