Help Shape Conservation Policy: Join the BES Policy Lab on Irreplaceable Habitat
I'm excited to share an incredible opportunity from the British Ecological Society and the Journal of Applied Ecology, and I encourage all researchers and practitioners in our network to apply.
What’s the call about?
The BES is launching its first-ever Policy Lab, centred on the critical question:
What is irreplaceable habitat?
This initiative brings together researchers from across disciplines to explore how we define, value, and protect habitats that cannot be replaced - those vital to biodiversity, ecosystem function, and cultural identity.
Why should you apply?
Participants will:
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Collaborate in a multidisciplinary, international working group
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Co-author a Policy Direction paper for the Journal of Applied Ecology
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Contribute to a Policy Brief designed for real-world impact
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Attend both online and in-person workshops (including the BES Annual Meeting in Edinburgh this December)
Who should apply?
Whether you're early-career or experienced, working solo or in a team - if you have insights into biodiversity, land use, habitat policy, or ecological resilience, this is for you.
Deadline to apply: 15 September 2025 (23:59 BST)
🔗 https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/join-our-policy-lab/?
I am not organising the call but I think it’s a fantastic chance to get involved in shaping ecological policy with real impact. Please share with colleagues or collaborators who might be interested!
I am a passionate communicator and researcher with an extensive background in the environmental humanities and social sciences, dedicated to exploring and fostering connections between people and nature. Based between Sweden and the UK, I work in academia as a researcher and lecturer, teaching courses in environmental law, historical ecology, and disaster risk management.
I actively contribute to non-profit organisations promoting conservation and animal welfare. I work with Faunalytics, translating complex research into accessible insights for evidence-based advocacy; write feature articles for Ubuntu Magazine spotlighting conservation initiatives; and serve as Community Advocates Coordinator at WildHub, driving strategic communications and leading initiatives that connect and empower conservation practitioners worldwide.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me hiking forest trails with my dog or enjoying a good cup of coffee.
