Wildlife. Companion animal ecology. Interdisciplinary science. Prof @UniofExeterESI in Cornwall. Trustee @vincentwildlife. Chief Insights Officer @officeforep.
Joined June 2011
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22 Jul 2025
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Topping CMG the new Chair of the Committee from 23 July. Read the announcement here ⬇️ theccc.org.uk/2025/07/22/nig…
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
We have found possible failures to comply with environmental law by Defra, Natural England and DAERA in relation to our investigations into the protection of wild birds. Read more on Defra and Natural England here👉bit.ly/3ZWOKJr and DAERA here👉 bit.ly/4jH26kb
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
Today we have written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir with advice on his department’s proposals to adopt new Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) Regulations. Read our advice here 👉 bit.ly/3SBTm3V
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
3 Jun 2025
💡Policy Fellow with OEP – England
⏰ 27 June 2025, 23:59 BST
Apply your scientific expertise to a practical policy challenge through our fellowship with OEP in England
Find out more 👉 f.mtr.cool/gbcwedetnq
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
3 Jun 2025
💡Policy Fellow with OEP – Northern Ireland
⏰15 June 2025, 23:59 BST
You will help to foster wider links between the ecology and policy in Northern Ireland. The focus of the Fellowship will depend on prevailing policy needs as well as the interests and experience of the successful candidate.
Find out more 👉 f.mtr.cool/mpcsmlxthy
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
'Urgent action must be taken to better protect and restore Northern Ireland’s most precious places for nature' - read our report on the implementation of laws for protected sites in NI here 👉rb.gy/zztw9s
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
Professor Robbie McDonald & Dr Cathy Maguire explain our annual progress report's findings 👇.They also explain our recommendations to Government on how things must be turned around if Government is to meet their legally binding environmental commitments youtu.be/wsIvQlH_W04
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17 Jan 2025
Here is a video summarising our @officeforep report on government's progress in improving the natural environment in England youtu.be/wsIvQlH_W04?si=t_Ig…
Professor Robbie McDonald & Dr Cathy Maguire explain our annual progress report's findings 👇.They also explain our recommendations to Government on how things must be turned around if Government is to meet their legally binding environmental commitments youtu.be/wsIvQlH_W04
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17 Jan 2025
warning though, it does contain scenes containing a scientist wearing a suit, which some of my academic colleagues may find disturbing
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
Progress towards improving the environment has slowed with government still largely off track in achieving its legal environmental commitments, our latest annual assessment has found. Read more about our report that assesses 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024👉bit.ly/4hj23Kw
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
Government has the chance to get on track to meet legal environmental commitments – but the window of opportunity is closing fast, we warn in our latest annual progress report. Read more about our report here bit.ly/4hj23Kw
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
We have found failures to comply with environmental law by Defra, the Environment Agency and Ofwat in relation to the regulation of combined sewer overflows (CSOs). We have sent decision notices setting out the actions to be taken. Read our statement here bit.ly/3ZGG6Oh
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
Current pressures on nature in Northern Ireland are unsustainable and urgent action is needed to protect and improve the environment for this and future generations – read our report on the drivers and pressures affecting biodiversity here 👉bit.ly/3Npq8lV
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
1 Jul 2024
🚨FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🚨
We are extending the deadline to apply for our policy fellowship with the @OfficeforEP to 23:59 on the 14th of July.
We are also widening eligibility to allow PhD students to apply too.
More info on topics, eligibility and applying below 👇
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8 Jul 2024
Join us @OfficeforEP on @BritishEcolSoc policy fellowship! Help our work on invasive species, soils, integrated pest management and pesticides, or marine noise. Open to PhD students and postdocs. 2024 BES OEP Policy Fellowship (britishecologicalsociety.org) Apply to BES by July 14th
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
The Supreme Court has given judgment in the case of Finch v Surrey County Council, which concerns the correct application of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process to assessing the ‘downstream’ greenhouse gas emissions from new oil development: bit.ly/4cap3cs
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
🪔👣 Through investigating footprint #tunnels, hazel #dormice have been found in understudied hedge and scrub #habitats & habitat factors associated with higher presences were identified
@ScopesEllie @RobbieAMcDonald @jon_bennie @KatherineW2019
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
20 May 2024
The latest paper from my PhD has been published!
🪔👣 Through investigating footprint #tunnels, hazel #dormice have been found in understudied hedge and scrub #habitats & habitat factors associated with higher presences were identified
@ScopesEllie @RobbieAMcDonald @jon_bennie @KatherineW2019
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9 May 2024
Our latest report - out today - on the range of challenges facing England's waters and what is (not) being done to address them
‘Deeply concerning’ – regulations to protect water bodies in England are not being implemented effectively. Read the OEP report here: bit.ly/3UT7Tds
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Robbie McDonald retweeted
Government has today published indicators of species abundance in England. They can be found here: bit.ly/3wk8v22, and our full statement on stats can be found here: bit.ly/3UoBn1a
ALT Quote from Professor Robbie McDonald, Chief Scientist for the OEP
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