Season’s greetings and best wishes for the new year to our valued friends, colleagues and partners across the globe from all at JNCC! 🌍💚 #TurningScienceIntoAction #ForNaturePeoplePlanet

🚨 We’re hiring! 3 exciting roles at JNCC: 💻 Senior IT Support Analyst 📊 Finance Business Partner 🌊 Senior Marine Industries Adviser 📅 Apply now 👇 jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/c... #WeAreHiring #ITJobs #FinanceJobs #MarineIndustries #EnvironmentJobs

🌿 The Cayman Islands are a biodiversity hotspot! From dry sub-tropical forests & mangrove wetlands to limestone caves, these habitats shelter unique species - including the critically endangered Scalloped Hammerhead shark & Ghost Orchid 🧵 #CaymanIslands #Biodiversity

NBSAP. Not a word you hear every day, yet essential to preventing an ecological collapse and conserving 30% of Earth by 2030. 📷 Watch this explainer to learn more.

The 7th Quinquennial Review of protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 has been published bit.ly/4b3g5js The Government response to the report was released today. bit.ly/48Wjiib

Woodpigeon is a familiar species to most of us. Not everyone knows that thousands of Woodpigeons migrate south each year over the UK during late October and November. This is especially noticeable in southern England. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

At #UNEA7, IPBES Executive Secretary, Dr. Luthando Dziba, and Chair @davidobura.bsky.social joined UNEP’s Executive Director, IngerAndersen.bsky.social, and Mary Creagh MP#UNEA7as they signed the #IPBES12 Host Country Agreement. Thanks to the UK for hosting, and we look forward to a successful event!

Strengthening #SpillResponse in the Maldives 🌊 UK funded JNCC & Ambipar supported a key workshop in Malé validating the updated Maldives Oil & HNS Contingency Plan. We also collaborated with ERA Maldives & Maldives National Defence Force through regional sessions to boost adoption & awareness.

Although showing an overall UK increase since the mid-1990s, Blackbird is declining in some areas. London and southeast England are two such areas; Usutu Virus is thought to be a contributing factor to this. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology

Where to now?! A number of seabirds covered by the SMP are migratory, spending the winter away from the UK. Storm Petrels are a great example, wintering off the coast of southern Africa in the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans! #seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Maintaining genetic diversity is vital for species survival - but how do we measure it? Our new blog explores the collaboration behind developing the UK’s new headline indicator: Genetic Diversity of Wild Species 👉 jncc.gov.uk/news/the-art... #ConservationGenetics #TurningScienceIntoAction

We’ve had a few finches, now it's time for the UK’s only resident member of the accentor family, the Dunnock! This species is the ultimate skulker. It is one of several woodland species to have declined across the UK in recent years. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

(1/) The brightly coloured and jewel-like Kingfisher is our species focus this week! The BBS trend for this species shows a 15% decline across the UK between 1995 and 2023. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology #CitizenScience

Meet the Wirebird 🐦 Graceful and iconic, the St Helena Plover - affectionately known as the Wirebird - is the island’s only remaining endemic bird. A national symbol and a conservation priority, its survival is a powerful story of resilience and collaboration 🧵 #UKOverseasTerritories

Goldfinch has increased significantly across the UK since BBS began in 1994. Garden bird feeding is thought to be a major contributor to this. It can now be found in many habitats, especially urban areas. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #ornithology

🌍 Ever wondered how your everyday shopping choices impact the environment? It’s more complex than you think 🛒🌱 Our latest blog explores #SustainableConsumption & the development of the Global Environmental Impacts of Consumption (GEIC) indicator 👇

Home to 2,100+ native species, with 500 found nowhere else on Earth, St Helena is one of the UK’s most irreplaceable biodiversity hotspots!💚 Read our latest blog reflecting on a workshop held on St Helena & the extraordinary biodiversity of the island👇 jncc.gov.uk/news/blog-20... 🧵

Good to have an opportunity to discuss pollinator monitoring and conservation in this context @jncc.bsky.social

🌊 Recently, JNCC’s Katherine Stephenson, Michela Iodio & Verity Baulch delivered an inspiring workshop for MSc Marine Conservation students at the University of Plymouth #MarineConservation #MPAs

Great to see so many present and former (like me) @jncc.bsky.social friends and colleagues at CITES CoP20 all contributing to positive outcomes. This is my tenth CITES CoP, covering 25 years, eight as a UK delegate, one as chair of Committee I and, now, supporting the CITES secretariat.

From the abundance of birds, bats and butterflies to air and water pollution and nature finance, the UK Biodiversity Indicators provide a wealth of data on the status and trends of nature. Overall, they paint a sobering picture, but also provide glimmers of hope. www.linkedin.com/posts/dave-s...

UK Biodiversity Indicators 2025 are now live jncc.gov.uk/our-work/uk-... With contributions from nearly 100 organisations, they are useful tools for summarising & communicating broad trends 🧵 #TogetherForNature

Pollution remains one of the top drivers of biodiversity loss worldwide. On #WorldPollutionDay, discover how JNCC is tackling air and chemical pollution to protect #NaturePeoplePlanet 🌍 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/our-work/pol... 🧵

🌍 Protecting Gibraltar’s Unique Biodiversity 🌿 Following the launch of the Overseas Territories Biodiversity Strategy last week, our latest blog shares insights from the Gibraltar consultation workshop jncc.gov.uk/news/blog-20... 🧵

JNCC experts are proud to support the UK delegation at #CITESCoP20! 📸 Pictured are JNCC staff, past and present. #TogetherForNature 💚

JNCC was delighted to attend the 2025 Industry Technical Advisory Committee Conference #ITAC, hosted by Cedre & OSRL! 🌍 We shared insights on #pollution emergency response and preparedness👇 #ForNaturePeoplePlanet

Now that Christmas is on its way, it's time to launch our BBS Advent Calendar 2025! Each day in the run up to the big day, we will share a Breeding Bird Survey trend of a resident bird species from across the UK! Blue Tit is first… @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

From much to minimal black - take a look at the graphic below to see how Kittiwakes change in appearance from chick to adult! #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

🪸UK Overseas Territories launch strategy to benefit wildlife We have been working with the UK Overseas Territories for a quarter of a century - building understanding, partnership, evidence, capacity and friendship. #TogetherForNature 💚

🌍 Protecting and restoring wildlife in the UK Overseas Territories: a new strategy launches today! jncc.gov.uk/news/uk-over... 🪸This ambitious strategy aims to conserve unique wildlife & habitats across UKOTs - from polar tundra to Caribbean coral reefs 🧵 #TogetherForNature

🌍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

❓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. 🔍 jncc.gov.uk/news/measuri... 🧵

🌊 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 🧵 @cefasgovuk.bsky.social

NEW BLOG - the RBBP reviews what species we should collect data on regularly. Here’s an explanation of what we consider when species are removed, and why Avocet and Mediterranean Gull are staying on our list, for now rbbp.org.uk/2025/11/25/r...

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 🧵

The International Swan Census (ISC) is taking place on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 (WeBS January Core Count weekend), counting Whooper and Bewick’s Swans. Follow these simple steps to get involved 👇 @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social #UKBirding #Ornithology

The Arctic Skua, one of two Skua species covered by the SMP. Look out for the adult's prominent 'pointed tail spike' and their variable colour gradations, caused by mixed breeding pairs of pale and dark morph individuals! #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Very proud of our CEO Gemma Harper who has been awarderd the Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Mentor of the Year! Congratulations! @jncc.bsky.social @jncc-ceo.bsky.social.

Occasionally, some more unusual species are recorded on BBS squares across the UK. Here are some of the species that were only recorded on a single square during the 2024 survey season. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology #CitizenScience

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...

Join us today at #COP30 to find out how #MarineProtectedAreas can help drive climate action through conservation partnerships Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #MPABioclimate #MPAs #COP30NoBrazil #ClimateChange #OceanForClimate #MarineBiodiversity

🌍 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

🌱 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 eu.eventscloud.com/website/1680... #ClimateAction

This week, we are sharing the most widespread species recorded on BBS squares across the UK in 2024. They are all common and familiar species! Find out more about taking part in the survey here: www.bto.org/get-involved... @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology

🌊 The urgency for ocean-climate action has never been greater Find out how #MarineProtectedAreas can help drive climate action through conservation partnerships at our UNFCCC virtual event 📆 Nov 18 at #COP30 Register 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #MPABioclimate #MPAs #COP30NoBrazil

Some good news for Friday: the new RBBP report reveals that five species of large wading bird reached record totals in 2023, including Spoonbill. See the trend since 2010 below… even the bird itself looks shocked by the increase! Read more at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... #ukbirding #ornithology

The BBS Team is currently busy verifying 2025 data. For the next couple of weeks, we are going to share some species info from 2024. This week, we share the 10 most numerous species recorded on BBS squares across the UK in 2024! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

The latest report from the RBBP, Rare Breeding Birds in the UK in 2023, is out now in British Birds. It reports on the 104 species and races of rare breeding birds recording breeding, or showing signs of breeding, in 2023. Read the summary at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... #ornithology #ukbirds 🧵[1/15]

Quite a few of the seabirds covered by the SMP share similar features! We previously covered Shags and Cormorants, and today we're looking at distinguishing Mediterranean Gulls from Black-headed Gulls #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

❤️‍🩹 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