CCI In Conversation: Reflecting on nature policy after 100 days of Andy Burnham’s government

November 4, 2026

Venue: Main Seminar Room, David Attenborough Building

​Join us at 4.30pm on 4 November in the David Attenborough Building’s Main Seminar Room for a discussion on the government’s nature policy following Andy Burnham’s first 100 days in office.

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​CCI Chief Executive Director Melissa Leach will chair an expert group of panellists who will analyse what is – and what should be – part of the current government’s agendas and commitments related to nature and biodiversity.

  • ​How has nature fared over the course of these first 100 days of the new government?

  • ​How are the values associated with nature and ecosystems being framed, amidst current uncertainties of economy and security?

  • ​Which policies and actions have been prioritised and pursued – and which have not?

  • ​How are synergies and tensions between biodiversity, climate and people’s health, wellbeing and living costs being addressed?

  • ​What opportunities and challenges are brought by the government’s focus on decentralisation and localisation?

​The panel and discussion will share reflections on these questions and more, and consider how these early signals might play out over the longer term – both in relation to the future of nature in the UK, and for the UK’s contributions on the global stage.

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If you have any questions please contact Jack Hayes, CCI Collaborations and Events Coordinator at j.hayes@jbs.cam.ac.uk