Who JNCC is

The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is the only statutory nature advisor to all four countries of the UK. We provide robust scientific evidence and advice to help decision makers turn science into action for nature to guide the UK on a sustainable path. We work across air, land and sea with partners throughout the UK, the UK Overseas Territories, the Crown Dependencies and around the world. For over 30 years our trusted expertise, dedication and skills have underpinned nature conservation and recovery. We know that a thriving natural world is essential for humanity’s prosperity and wellbeing. We use our convening power to bring stakeholders together to drive innovative action in the interests of local and global nature conservation and recovery.

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  Our Scope

  Our work covers the four countries of the UK, UK Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies and is global, building connected communities for nature at multiple scales (further details of JNCC’s statutory duties are available in the Annex to the Strategy). We provide a shared evidence base, fostering collective effort and collaboration amongst the countries and territories in pursuit of common environmental goals. We work around the world to support the implementation and development of international nature agreements, to build an inclusive global community where expertise is shared.

  Find our more about our scope in the 'Our role' section. 

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  Our Structure

  We are led and governed by the Joint Committee, which brings together members from the country nature conservation bodies for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and independent members appointed by the UK Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs under an independent Chair. The work of JNCC is led by the Executive Leadership Team, supported by teams of scientific experts, data analysts and corporate services professionals.

  Find out more about our governance in the 'Who we are' section.

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• Together for Nature  

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