Influencing the Environment Bill: experiences from the campaigning front line

Dr Benwell’s career has spanned Parliament, Government and several charities. He is now Chief Executive of the Wildlife and Countryside Link, the largest environment and wildlife coalition in England. Join us to hear more about how third sector organisations shape policy and the changes environmental charities have been seeking in the Environment Bill.

About Meet the Policymaker

The world of policymaking can be a ‘black box’ for many. Who are policymakers and how do they actually ‘make’ policy? How are experts selected for advisory committees? Who can influence policy decisions? Questions like these can make engaging with policy seem a daunting task to take on as a researcher.   

The Policy Impact Unit is running a lunchtime seminar series this Autumn to provide UCL researchers and students with an opportunity to hear first-hand from professionals working in a range of policy roles, including in Government and its agencies, Parliament, Local Government, and in Europe. During the sessions, attendees will hear what it is like to work in a policy role, learn more about how research evidence is used in policymaking and hear how researchers can get involved.