🌍 UK reveals first assessment of progress towards national biodiversity targets The 7th National Report shows progress towards the @unbiodiversity.bsky.social Global Biodiversity Framework, which aims to take urgent action to halt & reverse biodiversity loss 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/news/uk-publ... #GBF

Despite their similar names, these two species are quite different! Did you know they use different breeding habitats, with Guillemots using cliff faces and Black Guillemots using rocky islets, harbours, and similar features? #seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Our latest blog explains a major new report giving businesses clearer guidance on measuring their impact on nature & managing biodiversity related risks. 🔗 Read more: jncc.gov.uk/news/ipbes-1... 🧵

The ProcBe project has published its annual report! 🎉 It highlights the exciting progress made so far & gives a forward look to our final year of data collection #OffshoreWind You can read the full annual report on the Marine Data Exchange 🌊📊 www.marinedataexchange.co.uk/details/TCE-...

We’re pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Seabird Monitoring Programme report, in partnership with JNCC, in association with the RSPB. Click here to read the report: www.bto.org/our-work/sci... Read on for key findings ⬇️ #seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

(1/) The 2026 BBS season begins in a week’s time! In celebration of this, we are very pleased to share our new BBS videos. They are designed to tell people more about the survey, and how to take part in it: youtu.be/vBt-KH_TwqU @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

🌊 Strengthening seagrass restoration across the Caribbean. JNCC, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry for the Environment, and UNEP’s Cartagena Convention Secretariat/CEP recently hosted a 2 day workshop in Santo Domingo as part of #SustainableBlueEconomies.

🚨 Latest edition of our e‑newsletter out now! In this issue: 🪶 Global action for species that cross borders 🐋 New project benefits whales, dolphins & porpoises 💚 Why should business care about biodiversity? 🌍 JNCC at #IPBES12 🔗 Sign-up: bit.ly/JNCC-NN-SignUp #ForNaturePeoplePlanet

📢#JobOpportunity #WeAreSeeking an International Biodiversity Officer - to work with UK Overseas Territory governments & administrations to deliver robust evidence & expert advice to underpin our international conservation work. bit.ly/JNCCjob2026009 Closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026 #Biodiversity

📢#JobOpportunity #WeAreSeeking an Evidence Specialist/Analyst - experienced in synthesising evidence from diverse sources to devise approaches to complex problems, to work in our Ecosystems Analysis Team. bit.ly/JNCCjob202577 Closing date: Wed 8 April 2026 #Analysis #Evidence

The 2025 Northern Ireland Seabird Report has now been published! Head to: www.bto.org/our-work/sci... to read about how Northern Ireland's breeding seabirds fared in 2025 #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @bto-ni.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

JNCC are in Campo Grande, Brazil, representing the UK at the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species #CMSCOP15🌎 @cms.int 🧵 #WildlifeAcrossBorders #MigratorySpecies

Our Impact Review 2024–2025 is out now! 🌱 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/news/impact-... It highlights a year of significant progress as we continue #TurningScienceIntoAction #ForNaturePeoplePlanet 🧵

📢#JobOpportunity #WeAreSeeking a motivated Marine Ecosystems Scientist to contribute to an exciting & evolving area of work focused on operationalising benthic habitat indicators for a range of policy applications. bit.ly/JNCCjob202573 Closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026

We were delighted to host the first UK funded IORA webinar on “Nature’s Shield: #BlueCarbon Habitats for Disaster Risk Reduction.” We highlighted: 🔹The importance of protecting blue carbon habitats 🔹Case studies from across the Indian Ocean 🔹Building coastal resilience & protecting communities

Black Guillemot survey season is here! The best time to survey them is from first light to 9 am throughout April. To find out more and take part, head to: www.bto.org/get-involved... #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

🎉 Today marks the start of our 35th year of #TurningScienceIntoAction #ForNaturePeoplePlanet 🌍💚 We'll be sharing highlights, stories and impact moments throughout the year - stay tuned! #35years #Anniversary #TogetherForNature

Our CEO, Dr Gemma Harper @jncc-ceo.bsky.social, chaired a panel at the recent NatureAlpha event on data, tech & nature. With experts Dr Jasper Hajonides & Dr Noelia Jiménez Martínez, the discussion covered better #NatureData, AI, geospatial tools & what businesses need to act 🌍 #SustainableFinance

🌿 We’ve published an introduction to our Science Signpost report series which highlight opportunities & evidence needed to accelerate #NatureRecovery across the UK - offering thought leadership & practical ideas to support better policy & investment. 🔗 data.jncc.gov.uk/data/8e1f7b5...

🌿Seagrass meadows play a critical role in the Caribbean by... 🐟serving as nurseries for commercially important fish species 🏖️protecting coastlines from erosion, storing carbon 🎣supporting the livelihoods of small-scale fishers and tourism-dependent communities

🌊 JNCC is at #OSM2026! Catch Danielle de Jonge & Jennifer McNulty on site & visit our poster #105 on how boundary organisations help bridge the science–policy gap in ocean governance. Stop by the @mastscot.bsky.social booth (look for the seal! 🦭) to hear how they connect marine science with policy

🌿This #WorldWildlifeDay, we’re reflecting on how our air pollution work supports the environmental foundations medicinal and aromatic plants rely on: healthy soils, clean water and unpolluted ecosystems By improving understanding of pollutants, we help safeguard these species

The peak time to monitor Black Guillemots is fast approaching... Have a look at our quick guide below, and let us know if you're ready! #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

This #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating the women across JNCC who support, guide & champion colleagues every day. Their collective strength is what makes JNCC a place where everyone can grow & flourish - from mentoring future leaders & building confidence, courage & a curious mind #IWD2026

📢#JobOpportunity #WeAreSeeking a Land Management Biodiversity Adviser We're looking for someone with knowledge of conservation and environmental issues and policy Based in Peterborough or Aberdeen but with hybrid working Closing date: 1 March 2026 bit.ly/3Ob2H3H

🌊 Celebrating conservation success in the Maldives! The UK’s #OceanCountryPartnershipProgramme was proud to support the 2nd PCA Forum, bringing together #MarineProtectedArea managers, experts & youth delegates to share knowledge & discuss the Maldives Roadmap to #30x30 🧵 @cefasgovuk.bsky.social

🌊 What does three years of ocean partnership look like? Yesterday, key stakeholders came together to reflect on what partnership work has achieved for Ghana's marine ecosystems through the #OceanCountryPartnershipProgramme (OCPP) 🧵 @cefasgovuk.bsky.social

📢#JobOpportunity #WeAreSeeking an Information Governance Manager – to shape & develop the Information Management capability at JNCC. bit.ly/JNCCjob2026003 Closing date: Sun 1 March 2026

📢#JobOpportunity #WeAreSeeking an Evidence Specialist - to help run & develop our species surveys, refresh long-term partnerships, & provide protocols for citizen science monitoring. bit.ly/JNCCjob202566 Closing date: Tuesday 3 March 2026

Where would you rank the appearance of Black Guillemots amongst other UK seabirds? Their characteristic black, white, and scarlet features certainly catch the eye! More Black Guillemot facts in the post below ⬇️ #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Ahead of #CMSCOP15, the reclassification of the green turtle to Least Concern is proof that international cooperation can reverse migratory species declines. 🐢 But its recovery is not uniform across regions and it still faces pressures, so continued action is essential: www.cms.int/news/green-t...

🐬 Strengthening cetacean conservation in UK waters We’ve launched a pilot with ORCA using their existing data collection framework to target evidence gaps to support long-term strengthening of the evidence base & decision making capacity for #cetaceans 🔗 bit.ly/JNCC-ORCA 🔗 bit.ly/JNCC-Cetacea...

📄Through the #OceanCountryPartnershipProgramme, we’ve published a Strategic Roadmap for MPA Implementation in Ghana, supporting progress in marine conservation & resilient coastal ecosystems bit.ly/Ghana-MPA-Ro... Huge thanks to our Ghanaian partners for their expertise 💙 @cefasgovuk.bsky.social

Today is the February WeBS Priority Core Count! What have you seen on your WeBS site today? 🦆 👀 #Ornithology #UKBirding RSPB JNCC#Ornithology

Delegates at #IPBES12 adopted the Business and Biodiversity Assessment (and its Summary for Policymakers), which addresses the impact and dependence of #business on #biodiversity Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm... #KMGBF #biodiversityloss

Today, we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Closing the gender gap is not just inspiration, it is systems: mentoring that lasts, funding criteria that reward inclusion, and leadership pathways that open doors. Better systems, better science for nature. 🌿

Beyond Boundaries: How 30by30 is re-defining Protected Areas 3️⃣0️⃣❌3️⃣0️⃣ Today’s blog by Leah Farquharson explores the 30by30 target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and how it is re-defining #ProtectedAreas 👉https://bit.ly/4aIc1om

🔖 Biodiversity decisions start long before a policy meeting; they start with who sets the research agenda. That is why #WomenInScience matters. When women are supported to lead, publish and shape the evidence, the decisions that follow get stronger. See why. ⤵️

We were honoured to host Minister Thoriq Ibrahim and the Maldives delegation at JNCC today A productive discussion on marine protection emergency response, #30x30 progress & building on the work under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme #TogetherForNature #MarineConservation

1/2 Discover how BTO CEO Juliet Vickery inspired & encouraged Dr Antje Steinfurth in this article for @nhbs.bsky.social for International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 📖 Read the feature here ➡️ www.nhbs.com/blog/interna... #WomenInScience 📷 Anthony Sajdler

🌍 What does it take to keep @ipbes.net knowledge alive beyond the moment of adoption? At #IPBES12, we joined conversations on post-assessment uptake, heard practical country examples and met with delegates to understand priorities and constraints. Read our recap: www.besnet.world/advancing-th...

It was a pleasure attending our first COP with our new Chair, Dr David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social 🌍 Drawing on his experience as Acting & Deputy Executive Secretary of the CBD Secretariat, David brought deep insight into the @ipbes.net process #IPBES12 🧵 @jncc-ceo.bsky.social

The third part of #INC5 to advance work on a #PlasticsTreaty takes place tomorrow in Geneva. The one-day resumed session will focus on organizational matters, including the election of officers, and will be preceded by regional consultations: https://www.unep.org/inc-plastic-pollution/session-5.3

I was honoured to address the 12th Plenary of @ipbes.net in Manchester. Scientists are already active at the interface between our two organisations. I’m delighted to welcome participants from the IPBES community to the @ipcc.bsky.social Workshop on Engaging Diverse Knowledge Systems next week.

Nature is the "ultimate foundation" for the economy, the King has told global experts meeting in Britain to discuss the decline in biodiversity. Charles told delegates at an @ipbes.net meeting that nature is "vitally important" and underpins the climate, food, water and air we rely on.

✨ IPBES 12 opened in Manchester with a joint message delivered by Kaveh Zahedi (FAO) on behalf of the four UN partners to IPBES, @FAO.org, @UNEP.org, @UNDP.org and @UNESCO.org: strong partnerships make strong evidence count in the places where it matters most. ✨

Defra Secretary of State IPBES-12 speech

Manchester welcomes a historic IPBESmoment. 🌍 The new Business & Biodiversity Assessment will deliver critical evidence to help align the economy with nature. As Chair @davidobura.bsky.social says, business is a "critical" key to a sustainable future. More info: ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG #IPBES12

Amazing to see the scale of #IPBES 12th plenary under the UK host. Despite the US pulling out of this globally important initiative, navigating #biodiversity, #climate change and development challenges, there is support from across the world to ensure IPBES delivers. @yesiuoy.bsky.social @ipbes.net

Want to dig deeper into Wednesday's talks at #IPBES12 in Manchester? Read the full Earth Negotiations Bulletin daily report ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm... #IPBES #biodiversity