British Ecological Society
British Ecological Society
11 – 50 Employees
CharityEducationScience
The British Ecological Society is a UK charity and learned society supporting ecologists around the world. It advances ecological science through its journals, research grants and professional development for researchers and students, alongside educational resources, events and professional communities. The Society also shares evidence-based ecological guidance with policymakers and businesses working on sustainability. As a membership organization, it promotes understanding and practical use of ecological knowledge.

Biodiversity Finance Policy Lab Contributor

Ecologists will develop guidance on measuring biodiversity outcomes for nature finance with the British Ecological Society. The work includes a paper for the Journal of Applied Ecology and a policy brief for policymakers.

Description

  • Help answer how biodiversity outcomes should be measured for nature finance.
  • Prepare a Policy Direction paper for submission to the Journal of Applied Ecology.
  • Work with the British Ecological Society to develop a policy brief for policymakers.
  • Assess biodiversity and nature finance measurement needs across financial instruments.
  • Examine metrics, weighting, coordination across sites, certification, gaming prevention and adaptable measurement.
  • Attend an initial online meeting and regular online meetings through April 2027.
  • Attend a workshop at the Society’s London offices or join online as an international contributor.
  • Promote the published policy brief and paper through the Society’s network and resources.

Requirements

  • Be willing to co-author a Policy Direction paper and contribute to the policy brief.
  • Be willing to attend a workshop in London in January 2027; international contributors are encouraged to join online.
  • Be willing to attend no more than one online meeting per month from January to April 2027.

Benefits

  • Collaborate with ecologists from around the world on work with practical impact.
  • Contribute research that can inform real-world policy.
  • Submit a paper to the Journal of Applied Ecology.

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