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The UK’s statutory, scientific authority on nature. We work across land & sea for nature, for people & the planet.
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🌍The ecosystems of the UK Overseas Territories are unique & vital; playing a critical role in the global mission to conserve biodiversity

In today's blog, find out about the amazing biodiversity in the UK Overseas Territories & why it matters

Read more👉https://bit.ly/4il8O08
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November 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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❓We’re in a nature crisis – but how do we really know what’s happening?

Indicators give us the facts behind the headlines 👇

In our latest blog we explore the UK’s rich history of #wildlife recording – from Victorian botanical art to today’s cutting-edge data.

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November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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This milestone event brought together stakeholders from government, research institutions & local communities to:

✅Review & finalise the offshore MPA framework

✅Develop roadmaps with clear objectives & actions

✅Discuss governance, monitoring & stakeholder engagement
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November 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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🌊 Recently, the Ocean Country Partnership Programme, in collaboration with Senegal’s Division of Community-Based #MarineProtectedAreas hosted a workshop to review and validate the strategic framework for offshore MPAs #BluePlanetFund 🧵

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November 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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This interactive event sparked great discussion on how CITES Authorities & the zoological community can work together to support international conservation breeding programmes for endangered species 🐾

Thank you to the Animal and Plant Health Agency & BIAZA for collaborating on this important work!
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November 24, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Recently, JNCC’s CITES team joined colleagues from the Animal and Plant Health Agency to deliver training to the BIAZA Records Working Group at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm 🦓🌍

#CITES #WildlifeTrade #ForNaturePeoplePlanet 🧵
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November 24, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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By addressing the triple planetary crisis of #Pollution, #ClimateChange & #BiodiversityLoss, JNCC tackles drivers of antimicrobial resistance to protect people, wildlife & ecosystems

This #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek, read about our work here: jncc.gov.uk/our-work/pol...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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🌍 Nature Security = Shared Security

Help move the conversation from threat ➡ opportunity at #COP30

📅 Thu 20 Nov | ⏰ 12:45–13:45 (Belém)

📍 UK Pavilion, Blue Zone

🌐 Join online: eu.eventscloud.com/website/1680...

#NatureSecurity #Biodiversity
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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🌱 Unlocking Scalable Investment for #SustainableAgriculture

📅 19 Nov | ⏰ 16:00–17:30 (Belém)

📍 UK Pavilion, Blue Zone

Join leaders driving investment in #SustainableFarming.

✅ Attend in person at #COP30
✅ Watch online via UK Pavilion livestream

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#ClimateAction
November 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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🔹 Collaborating on new scientific research into air pollution to develop indicators for ecosystem and species recovery jncc.gov.uk/our-work/air...

Together, we’re driving change #ForNaturePeoplePlanet 💚

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November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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🌍 Our work includes:

🔹 Supporting negotiations for the CBD Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health, adopted at COP16 www.cbd.int/health/GAP.s...

🔹 Investigating the role of wild species in international trade linked to zoonotic diseases jncc.gov.uk/resources/96...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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❤️‍🩹 Today is #OneHealthDay – a chance to recognise the vital connections between the health of people, animals & our shared environment. 🌍

At JNCC, we work to understand & protect these links – because a healthy natural world underpins #HumanHealth & wellbeing. 🧵

@who.int
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November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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We finished with a tour around INCOIS' Synergistic Ocean Observation Prediction System, where we heard about the incredible technology and skills involved in such disaster response & monitoring

We look forward to future collaboration between our institutes!

#TogetherForNature
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October 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Earlier this month, UK specialists from JNCC & @cefasgovuk.bsky.social joined the National Pollution Response Exercise in Chennai, collaborating with Ambipar as Hazardous and Noxious Substances experts

We delivered seminars on Environmental Impact Assessments & Post Spill Monitoring
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October 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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A panel discussion on the five strands to the crisis drew the event to a close

The panel was chaired by @gybnuk.bsky.social's Abi Gardner, with Ruth Davis, Prof Pete Smith, Prof Elise Cartmell, Prof Mat Williams, @publichealthscot.bsky.social's Paul Johnston & Zero Waste Scotland's Iain Gulland.
A close up of the screen with small round images of each of the panel speakers. From left to right - Professor Elise Cartmell FRSE, Zero Emissions Lead from Scottish Water, Ruth Davis OBE, UK Special Representative for Nature from UK Government, Iain Gullard, CEO of Zero Waste Scotland, Paul Johnston, Chief Executive of Public Health Scotland, Professor Pete Smith FRS FRSE, lead author of IPBES Nexus Assessment and with IPCC and UNEP and Professor Mat Williams, Chief Scientific Advisor, Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture for Scottish Government Image shows a full room of people sitting in front of a stage with a speaker stood on the right Close up image of six people sat in front of a screen with their faces on it.
October 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Next JNCC’s Chief Executive @jncc-ceo.bsky.social spoke about a path to transformative change and a brief overview on the findings of two major new reports from @ipbes.net – the ‘Nexus Assessment’ & the ‘Transformative Change Assessment’.
JNCC's Chief Executive Gemma Harper stands in front of a large screen. The screen has the words 'The Nexus Assessment. Five interconnected crises. Biodiversity Loss. Water availability and quality. Food insecurity. Health risks and inequalities. Climate change. Are our responses?'
October 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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The afternoon session kicked off with the opening speech by Ruth Davis, Defra's UK Special Representative for Nature.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Just Don’t Waste, organised by the @royalsoced.bsky.social, JNCC, @naturescot.bsky.social and Scottish Government, are exploring practical solutions to the five interlinked crises of #BiodiversityLoss, #ClimateChange, food and water insecurity & public health threats.
JNCC's Chief Executive Gemma Harper (right) and Abi Gardner from the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (right) stand in front of a blue screen smiling. The screen has the text 'Just Don't Waste! A path to transformative change'
October 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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🌿Tackling environmental crises affecting Scotland and beyond🌿

Today JNCC have been meeting with the public and leading ground-breaking discussions on tackling environmental crises.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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RSE’s Des Thompson then led discussions on barriers to & how best to promote, cross sectoral policy-development & action & how to implement the strategies outlines in the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment

A productive morning - keep an eye out for our post this afternoon! 💪 #TogetherForNature
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October 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Clive Mitchell from NatureScot spoke about the underlying causes of biodiversity loss, with Susie Turpie from Scottish Government talking about developing Scotland’s draft Environment Strategy.
NatureScot's Clive Mitchell stands to the right of a large screen. A slide can be seen with the IPBES logo on the right and the words 'the underlying causes of biodiversity loss and the determinants of transformative change. On the left it says 'interlinkages among biodiversity, water, food and health'. The Scottish Government's Susie Turpie stands to the right of a screen with a blue slide on it saying 'the environment strategy for Scotland'
October 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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The morning session kicked off with a talk from JNCC’s Dr Sarah Scott on the IPBES Nexus Assessment and its representation in key UK policies.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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🌿Tackling environmental crises through practical solutions🌿

JNCC are at the @royalsoced.bsky.social today, helping to deliver groundbreaking discussions on tackling environmental crises.

#TogetherForNature
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October 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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🌿 JNCC at @unep.org #CartagenaConvention COP 18 and #SPAWProtocol COP13 🌿

Last week, we presented our project: “Blue Growth through Green Restoration: Capacity Building on Seagrass Ecosystems under the Cartagena Convention”

A thread 🧵
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October 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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📢#JobOpportunity #WeAreSeeking an HR Policy Specialist bit.ly/JNCCjob202549 to help deliver our new People Strategy & lead on development & modernisation of our HR policies. Closing date: Sunday 9 November 2025 #HR #HumanResources
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October 23, 2025 at 8:46 AM