Sharing evidence, insights and new developments in UK work to enhance ecosystems as Senior Pollution Adviser at @JNCC_UK Views are my own.
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Susan Zappala retweeted
🌍 One week into @COP17_Arm2026, JNCC Chair Dr David Cooper & Chief Executive Dr Gemma Harper have been sharing JNCC expertise & contributing to discussions on delivering the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Read our delegation diary
🔗 jncc.gov.uk/news/jncc-at-cop… 🧵
ALT Dr David Cooper, JNCC Chair, at a biodiversity governance event in the China Pavilion copyright JNCC
ALT Dr Gemma Harper speaking at the IUCN side event on animal culture copyright JNCC
Susan Zappala retweeted
💚Every day, decisions are made that shape nature's future.
But those decisions need evidence.
Today we're launching our Science Impact Strategy 2026-2030, setting out how we'll maximise the impact of our science & turn evidence into action.
🎥 youtu.be/Vr5hQRS0Tzc?si=rcVA…
Susan Zappala retweeted
Yesterday we welcomed 35 delegates from the Lithuanian Government and Agencies to our Peterborough office for a workshop on the UK Protected Areas System
Here's what we covered 🧵
ALT A group of 35 people sit in a well lit room with windows all along the back. The people are watching something out of shot
Environmental challenges need more than environmental scientists.
Digital solutions. Economics. Psychology. Engineering. Policy. Geography.
Could your background help create a non-toxic future?
ecosolutions.sites.sheffield…
#ECOSOLUTIONS #ResearchCareers #Phd
Susan Zappala retweeted
Visiting #UKDairyDay tomorrow? Stop by our #CSF advisers' stand for expert advice on slurry management, farming schemes and regulations, ammonia reduction, water use and more. #DairyFarming
Susan Zappala retweeted
🌱 How can we ensure land supports nature, climate resilience & people?
JNCC joined government, conservation & land management organisations at @DefraGovUK’s Walking the Talk on Land Use roundtable, hosted by Ruth Davis, to discuss the Land Use Framework & UK's 30x30 ambitions🧵
ALT Participants at Defra's ‘Walking the Talk on Land Use’ roundtable, hosted by Ruth Davis copyright Defra
Susan Zappala retweeted
🌿 Heading to #WildSummit2026?
Join JNCC CEO Gemma Harper on the Main Stage for a discussion on how we can prioritise both #ClimateAction and #NatureRecovery in our marine environment 🌊
🎟️ Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wild-…
#MarineConservation
@WCL_News
ALT A photo of Gemma Harper and the text I'm speaking at The Wild Summit, Bristol Beacon, 9 September 2026
Susan Zappala retweeted
📚 #WeAreRecruiting a Learning & Development Specialist to deliver training, support leadership development, lead coaching & mentoring & champion inclusive learning opportunities
📍 Hybrid role (P'boro/Aberdeen)
📅 2-year FTA
⏰ Closes 30 July
➡️ jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/caree…
#HRJobs
ALT Comma butterfly in flight copyright Thomas Fearn/iStock
Susan Zappala retweeted
How can we track progress towards #NatureRecovery when biodiversity responses may take decades to appear?
Our latest Science Signpost sets out a four-step approach:
📌project
🎯calibrate
🔍analyse
🔄adapt
📖 Read the report: jncc.gov.uk/our-role/the-uk/…
#EnvironmentalMonitoring
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Susan Zappala retweeted
Scientists warn Earth could exceed a key global warming target within a decade.
This #HopeDay, see how emerging climate-friendly technologies could help slash emissions driving global warming: tinyurl.com/4t85x7en
Susan Zappala retweeted
Want to know what the first results from the Environment Baselining Pilot reveal? Join our webinar to explore insights from 170 farms across Great Britain and what they tell us about emissions, soil carbon and environmental performance.
Book your place: bit.ly/4bc8MW4
Susan Zappala retweeted
Could your slurry be working harder?💩
Speaking at a UK DCN event, soil specialist James Bretherton shared practical ways to make better use of slurry nutrients to reduce bought-in fertiliser, improve forage production & lower emissions.
Full article: bit.ly/3RmMjPm
Susan Zappala retweeted
#WeAreRecruiting for a CITES Licensing Assistant
Help deliver the UK’s @CITES Scientific Authority functions, provide evidence-based advice on #WildlifeTrade & support global biodiversity conservation.
📍 Hybrid (Peterborough base)
🔗 bit.ly/JNCCjob-2026035
⏰ Closes 19 July
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ALT Indian star tortoise copyright Meet Poddar/iStock
ALT CITES team at COP20 copyright JNCC
Susan Zappala retweeted
📢 #WeAreRecruiting for an Environmental Pollution Co-Team Leader. Help shape the UK's response to pollution impacts on nature, from air pollution & chemicals to noise, light & plastics.
📍Hybrid (Peterborough/Aberdeen/Cardiff base)
🔗 jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/caree…
⏰ Closes 26 July
ALT Aerial view of UK wetlands copyright steved_np3/iStock
Susan Zappala retweeted
Chemical recycling = more products from recycled plastic! ♻️
Today, we adopted new rules for calculating, verifying, and reporting recycled content in PET bottles - including a methodology for calculating chemically recycled content 👉 link.europa.eu/KVp87C
#CircularEconomy
Susan Zappala retweeted
🌍 Most EU Member States are on track to meet their 2020–2029 emission reduction targets for key air pollutants. In 2024, 21 countries met commitments for all five pollutants (NH3, NMVOCs, NOx, PM2.5, SO2) — ammonia remains the main challenge: eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/ne…
Susan Zappala retweeted
#WeAreRecruiting for a Senior Air Pollution Adviser to help turn complex evidence into clear, policy-relevant advice that supports better decisions for nature across the UK.
📍 Hybrid role (Peterborough, Aberdeen or Cardiff base)
🔗 jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/caree… Closes 12 July
#Jobs
ALT Clear blue summer skies above a clearing in the soaring canopy and vibrant green foliage of a summer forest background copyright fotoVoyager/iStock
Susan Zappala retweeted
Get informed ahead of #CleanAirDay – Find out about air quality near you by signing up to receive free NI air pollution alerts via text or app.
Visit airqualityni.co.uk for further information.
Susan Zappala retweeted
Last night was the preview evening for the Confluence for Change exhibition at Sliding Water.
Now open throughout the Festival - 11am to 4pm each day - 64 Marygate, York.
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Susan Zappala retweeted
🚨 New report: how integrated distribution models can improve #BiodiversityMonitoring.
Combining structured survey data with opportunistic records (e.g. 🐝 bumblebee sightings) can improve model estimates compared to using presence‑only data alone.
🔗 jncc.gov.uk/resources/5a5bf0…
ALT Bumblebee of bombus flying away after pollinating purple wildflower Epilobium hirsutum, or Great Willow-herb in Norwich, UK copyright Brian Scantlebury/Adobe Stock