As pressures on our natural environment continue to grow, access to clear, reliable evidence is essential for making informed land management decisions. Join experts from the University of York and Natural England for this 50-minute webinar exploring the Managing Ecosystem Services Evidence Tool (MESET), a resource designed to make natural capital evidence more accessible and practical for decision-makers.
The session will introduce the rationale behind MESET, explain the methodology used to review and assess evidence, and provide a demonstration of how the tool can be used to explore the impacts of management interventions across terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine habitats. Attendees will learn how MESET helps users identify evidence on regulating, provisioning and cultural ecosystem services, generate tailored evidence summaries, and highlight knowledge gaps to inform future research.
Co-developed by researchers and practitioners, MESET translates complex scientific evidence into an accessible format, supporting nature recovery and helping deliver environmental outcomes for people, places and nature.
You will be able to ask questions, during the webinar but you can also email us before the webinar. Please send questions to training@cieem.net
About the Presenters
Kirsty Martin is a Natural Capital Specialist within Natural England’s Chief Scientist Directorate. She has experience across the public, private, and charity sectors, delivering programmes focused on nature recovery, sustainability, and behaviour change. Kirsty is passionate about translating complex environmental concepts into clear, engaging messages that support informed decision-making and inspire action.
Dr. Zoe Austin PhD is a Research Fellow, University of York. Zoe's research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches for sustainable ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. She has particular interests in the ecology and management of wildlife, natural capital and ecosystem services and nature-based solutions.
Dr Catherine Cowie, MRes, PhD. Research Fellow, University of York. Catherine is an interdisciplinary researcher with a background in ecology and environmental management, working at the interface between nature and people on projects relating to natural capital, nature-based solutions and nature-based interventions for health.
