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The Royal Society Environment Prize Lecture by Andrew Balmford: Feeding the world without costing the earth

9 April 2026

The Royal Society Environment Prize Lecture will be delivered by Professor Andrew Balmford FRS on 16th June 2026, at the Royal Society, London.

25th Student Conference on Conservation Science: 31 March - 2 April 2026

30 March 2026

The 25th Student Conference on Conservation Science takes place here in Zoology this week. Conservationists and students from across the globe will travel to Cambridge to take part.

UK appoints Cambridge Prof Laura Díaz Anadón to Climate Change Committee

23 March 2026

UK ministers have appointed University of Cambridge Professor Laura Díaz Anadón to the independent statutory body which advises their governments on greenhouse gas emissions targets and reports to parliament on climate progress.

Global insect rescue plan needs new tech to ensure success

20 March 2026

A new study recommends the United Nations establishes a dedicated working group to develop insect-focused measurements, and outlines practical tools that could create a worldwide picture of insect health.

Ed Turner awarded Pilkington Prize

18 March 2026

Professor Ed Turner, Professor of Insect Ecology and Curator of Insects in the Museum of Zoology, is one of twelve recipients of the Pilkington Prize 2026.

Flood tolerant wetland crops could also support nature recovery, finds new research

12 March 2026

Research shows that farming wetland-adapted crops on wetter peat - known as paludiculture - can support richer and more diverse bird communities than drained grassland.

Prof. Laura Diaz Anadon quoted in the media on the latest report from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change on EU adaptation

11 March 2026

Professor Laura Diaz Anadon has been featured in a range of news articles to provide comment on the latest report from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change.

New research explores how public programmes shape farmers’ adoption of sustainable agriculture, in Mexico and the United States

11 March 2026

This study analyses more than 160,000 USDA conservation contracts between 2006 and 2023 to understand what drives the adoption of climate‑smart agriculture practices in the USA.

RestPoll - Restoring pollinators in Europe: Evidence-based actions for Nature Restoration Plans

3 March 2026

The European pollinator restoration, Restpoll, has launched a policy brief to support action under the EU Nature Restoration Law.

Prof. Rachael Garrett honoured as a Fellow of the British Ecological Society

24 February 2026

British Ecological Society (BES) Fellows are recognised for their outstanding contributions to ecology through research, teaching, leadership, policy, and the practical application of ecological science.

The Royal Society Environment Prize Lecture by Andrew Balmford: Feeding the world without costing the earth

25th Student Conference on Conservation Science: 31 March - 2 April 2026

UK appoints Cambridge Prof Laura Díaz Anadón to Climate Change Committee

Global insect rescue plan needs new tech to ensure success

Ed Turner awarded Pilkington Prize

Flood tolerant wetland crops could also support nature recovery, finds new research

Prof. Laura Diaz Anadon quoted in the media on the latest report from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change on EU adaptation

New research explores how public programmes shape farmers’ adoption of sustainable agriculture, in Mexico and the United States

RestPoll - Restoring pollinators in Europe: Evidence-based actions for Nature Restoration Plans

Prof. Rachael Garrett honoured as a Fellow of the British Ecological Society

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