Policy Lab Contributor – Biodiversity Finance

British Ecological Society

. Answer the question “How should we measure biodiversity outcomes for nature finance?” .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in biodiversity measurement and nature finance, with strong capabilities in policy writing and collaboration with ecological organizations. Engages effectively in both online and in-person workshops to promote ecological policies.

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Biodiversity MeasurementPolicy WritingCollaboration With Ecological OrganizationsNature Finance AssessmentWorkshop Participation

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Hard Skills

Biodiversity AssessmentPolicy Direction WritingMetrics DevelopmentMeasurement AdaptabilityFinancial Instrument Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Nature FinanceEcological PolicyBritish Ecological SocietyJournal Of Applied EcologyPolicy Brief

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Answer the question “How should we measure biodiversity outcomes for nature finance?”
Write a Policy Direction paper to be submitted to Journal of Applied Ecology
Work with the British Ecological Society to develop a Policy Brief for policymakers
Assess biodiversity and nature-finance measurement requirements across financial instruments
Consider metrics, weighting, coordination across sites, certification, prevention of gaming, and measurement adaptability
Attend an initial online meeting and regular online meetings through April 2027
Attend the in-person workshop at the British Ecological Society offices in London, or participate online as an international contributor
Promote the Policy Brief and paper through the British Ecological Society’s network and resources after publication

Requirements

What you’ll need

Be willing to be an author on a Policy Direction paper and contribute to the Policy Brief
Be willing to attend a workshop in London in January 2027; international contributors are encouraged to attend online
Be willing to attend a maximum of one online meeting per month from January to April 2027

Benefits

Comp & perks

Join a global team of ecologists working to make real-world impact
The chance to impact real-world policy and make a difference with your research
Paper submitted to the esteemed Journal of Applied Ecology