The diversity of life on Earth, and the interactions between the species that make up that diversity, are fundamentally important to the functioning of ecosystems and to human well-being. Yet these connections are often poorly appreciated, despite the fact that biodiversity supports everything from food production and clean water to climate resilience and human health.

At the end of March and the end of May I will be presenting two lunchtime webinars which explore this as part of the Biological Recording Company’s Skills for Ecology series. These talks will look at how biodiversity in general, and plant–pollinator interactions in particular, connect to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), showing why the conservation of nature is central to a just, healthy, and sustainable future.

Here are the dates and the links for booking:

1. Biodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals – Tuesday 31st March, 12:30-14:00
2. Plant-Pollinator Interactions and the UN Sustainable Development Goals – Tuesday 26th May, 12:30 to 14:00 

I look forward to seeing some of you there!