All Environment Publications

There is increasing evidence that bats move across the seas around the UK as part of their migration. The expansion of wind energy projects in these areas poses a potential threat to these bats. This study reviews the evidence and finds a gap in our knowledge of how turbines impact migratory bats.

This publication summarises results for all Europe’s native species of bees (1,965 species).

The 7th National Report to the CBD on progress on the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Biodiversity loss requires transformative global governance. This paper examines the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s Considerations, showing how their nature-centered, rights-based, and inclusive principles could inform biodiversity policy.

Strips of planted flowers are used to combat agricultural intensification across Europe, also providing essential refuge and food for many species. A study assesses how best to design flower areas to maximise their benefits, finding linear strips to be most effective at enhancing species richness.

Peatlands improve water quality, boost biodiversity, and lower emissions, but many have been drained. This study assesses how prior drainage has impacted the properties of peat in restored boreal peatlands. The peat is drastically different – and rewetting does not restore its former properties.

Based on decades of accumulated experience across the continent of Europe the objective of this perspective paper is to present a proposal for how coexistence should be viewed with respect to large carnivore conservation.

Good ponds bring huge increases in biodiversity, but they also suffer impacts and losses from agriculture and urban development. This study compares the results of creating new ponds versus restoring old ones, to combat declines in freshwater wildlife.

Biosphere Reserves help people connect with nature, but the benefits are not always accessible for people with disabilities. This study reviews accessibility measures in 167 biosphere reserves, finding 58% to consider accessibility with at least one measure, and highlights potential ways to improve.