Catch Up on the ISEP East Scotland Webinar: Bumblebees Mean Business! Watch this compelling session exploring the ecological importance of bumblebees and how effective conservation can be achieved through collaboration between environmental organisations and businesses. The webinar combines scientific insight with real-world application, highlighting the vital role bumblebees play in biodiversity and food production, alongside the growing threats they face from habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. The session also showcases how organisations can take practical action to support pollinator conservation and broader sustainability goals. Host: Gayle Barclay MISEP, Chair, East Scotland Global Network Speakers: Lorna Giffin-Hannah, Senior Partnerships Officer, Bumblebee Conservation Trust – Exploring the importance of bumblebees, the challenges affecting their populations, and practical actions that individuals and organisations can take to support conservation efforts. Lauren Scudder, Ecologist, EHM & Heathrow – Presenting a case study on Heathrow’s partnership with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, including habitat creation, land management improvements, and measurable biodiversity outcomes. Watch now to discover how biodiversity conservation and business sustainability can work together to create meaningful environmental impact.
