Robbie McDonald

Wildlife. Companion animal ecology. Interdisciplinary science. Prof @UniofExeterESI in Cornwall. Trustee @vincentwildlife. Chief Insights Officer @officeforep.

[Climate Change Committee @theCCCuk]

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Topping CMG the new Chair of the Committee from 23 July. Read the announcement here ⬇️ https://t.co/3x7vod7z7I

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

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👉https://t.co/meZ17LOufv and DAERA here👉 https://t.co/RkJ4L646UF

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

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 👉 https://t.co/64VqJY4ua2

[Robbie McDonald @RobbieAMcDonald]

@BICSecretariat @MGALBA Wot no Manx? Even as guests?

[British Ecological Society @BritishEcolSoc]

💡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 👉 https://t.co/FTBdWOWy7P

[British Ecological Society @BritishEcolSoc]

💡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 👉 https://t.co/m1dJS84tI4

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

'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 👉https://t.co/9NU7GtqMVD

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

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 https://t.co/JLDQ9exRDK

[Robbie McDonald @RobbieAMcDonald]

warning though, it does contain scenes containing a scientist wearing a suit, which some of my academic colleagues may find disturbing

[Robbie McDonald @RobbieAMcDonald]

Here is a video summarising our @officeforep report on government's progress in improving the natural environment in England https://t.co/1x6ZtsfBLT

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

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 https://t.co/JLDQ9exRDK

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

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👉https://t.co/CuPhnYefnE

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

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 https://t.co/CuPhnYefnE

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

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 https://t.co/FN7JMTcWJ3

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

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 👉https://t.co/K2uTJVacrp

[BES Policy @BESPolicy]

🚨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 👇

[Robbie McDonald @RobbieAMcDonald]

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 (https://t.co/mES3E6kDJH) Apply to BES by July 14th

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

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: https://t.co/nuQcew4orN

[Applied Ecol. Resources|Ecol. Solutions & Evidence @AER_ESE_BES]

🪔👣 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

https://t.co/MxVptouW0A

[Ellie Scopes @ScopesEllie]

The latest paper from my PhD has been published!

[Robbie McDonald @RobbieAMcDonald]

Our latest report - out today - on the range of challenges facing England's waters and what is (not) being done to address them

[The Office for Environmental Protection @OfficeforEP]

‘Deeply concerning’ – regulations to protect water bodies in England are not being implemented effectively. Read the OEP report here: https://t.co/XgThTZvRdg