Overview

What BES does: The British Ecological Society (BES) is the largest scientific society for ecologists in Europe. It advances ecology by supporting research, education, and a community for ecologists, researchers, and students. How its products work: It funds its activities through membership subscriptions, journal sales, and donations. It organizes conferences, publishes scientific journals, and provides educational resources for members and the broader ecological community. How it differs from competitors: BES is the leading European ecologist society with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and supporting early-career researchers, offering a wide range of programs and resources rather than just publishing or events alone. What its goal is: to grow a diverse and well-informed ecologist community and to advance ecological knowledge by enabling research, education, and recognition for emerging scientists.