Show Notes
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we welcome Ellie Strike - Head of Regulatory Programmes - at the Office for Environmental Protection (the OEP) to talk about their report on Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS). The report came out in July but the Government have just responded.
We also cover the first discussion of Stage 2 amendments to the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill and the latest on England's Planning and Infrastructure Bill (as of the date of recording on 19 November).
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Show notes: OEP Report on Local Nature Recovery Strategies and their contribution toward nature recovery commitments (June 2025) Government response to the Office for Environmental Protection review of Local Nature Recovery Strategies and their role in contributing to nature recovery commitments in England (October 2025) Update on Scotland's Natural Environment Bill CIEEM's Planning and Infrastructure Bill webpage EU to integrate climate education into school curriculum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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