Delivering successful mainstreaming of nature

Delivering successful mainstreaming of nature at the science policy interface

27 Nov 2024

Delivering successful mainstreaming of nature at the science-policy interface. Final draft

Delivering successful mainstreaming of natrue at the science policy interface.

This report uses mixed methods (critical reflections from 1-9 above; interviews, policy assessments and literature review) in a sabbatical undertaken from February to July 2024 with a focus on helping to improve the delivery of the mainstreaming of nature at the science policy interface. The focus is on the English (and wider UK) planning system as it provides the statutory footing from which many decisions as to the future use of land are shaped and made. This has an added impetus given the rapidly changing policy environment for the natural environment and a new English Labour government.

2.1 Aim

To identify and assess the core ingredients individually and collectively that have led to successful policy and practice interventions for mainstreaming nature in the UK planning system and wider land use framework.

2.2 Objectives

How to simplify and translate the diverse range of environmental concepts now operating in the environmental policy domain.
How best to engage stakeholders outside the natural environment as part of initial and ongoing mainstreaming processes
Learning from action research and case studies of good and weak practice in mainstreaming nature
Developing knowledge exchange resources and guidance to improve mainstreaming processes and outcomes.

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