Welcome
Welcome to the website of The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). The Institution is a charitable organisation which promotes and raises public awareness of environmental science by supporting professional scientists and academics working in this crucial arena. Members of the Institution of Environmental Sciences are high quality professionals, working in a diverse field.
Within this website the Institution offers the general public access to information about the environmental science field and those who work within. By offering this service to the public, and by supporting professionals, the Institution aims to raise the importance and impact of environmental science in policy, technology, industry and the environment as a whole.
Thinking & Acting Sustainably: Profile of a 21st Century Professional
After last year's successful event, this one day workshop from the IES and PP4SD will bring together professionals from different areas to engage in practical activities and dialogue on sustainability and sustainable development. The workshop will explore ideas on how best to integrate sustainable development principles into your professional practice. See a flyer here and download an application form or contact the IES office for more details.
Latest News
GEES Subject Centre... 16/05/08
The GEES Subject Centre has set aside funding for 2008-9 to support small-scale learning & teaching projects for one year. The funding, normally in the range £2, 000 - £5, 000, will be awarded by open competition to projects that enhance student learning and / or enrich the learning and teaching research literature in one or more of the above three disciplines. Further information can be found here. The deadline for proposals is the 2nd of June 2008.
Results of the IES Membership Survey 2007... 30/04/08
A report on the results of the IES Membership Survey 2007 is now avaliable here.
Heathrow Expansion... 30/03/08
The Environment Agency have published a response to the Government's proposals for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. It can be found on the IES website here along with a Q&A document.
January/February Journal... 15/2/08
The latest edition of the Environmental Scientist themed around the Urban Environment has now been released online. Members can download an electronic copy of this newsletter in the resources area of the website. The highly acclaimed Energy Debate Journal has now been released into the public domain on our journal archive page.
New Payment Method... 28/01/08
The IES is pleased to announce that we can now accept credit and debit card payments for membership (sterling accounts only). Please ring the office on 020 7730 5516 if you would like to pay your membership subscription via this method.
Burntwood Lecture Resources... 18/12/07
Photos from the 2007 Burntwood Lecture are now available online, along with Martin Williams' presentation. Please see our events resources page.
European Legislation... 30/11/07
Efaep has published a survey of pending European environmental legislation. See the results here.
New Events Page... 5/02/07
In order to alert our members to CPD events in their area and to supply a useful resource to the general public, we have lauched a new events page on this website.
Volunteering at the IES... 5/02/07
Just graduated and looking for your first step on the career ladder? Hoping to move into the environment sector? Looking to donate some time to an environmental charity? If any of these describe you then you may be interested in volunteering at the IES.
IES responds to Coastal Access Consultation... 11/09/07
The IES has submitted a response to the Consultation on access to the English coast. The response was collated from input we received from our members through the Consultation Response Network. See the IES’ response here. (opens as a .pdf)
Full ENEP service now available... 6/09/07
The full services on the European electronic Network of Environmental Professional (ENEP) have now been completed. Registration on ENEP is available to all paying members of the IES to record their professional profile. This can be accessed by clients and service providers throughout Europe. More details here (opens as a pdf). The website can be accessed at www.environmentalprofessionals.eu.
IES responds to Climate Change Bill Consultation... 22/06/07
The IES has submitted a consultation response to the draft Climate Change Bill. The response was collated from input we received from our members through the Consultation Response Network. See the IES’ response here. (opens as a .pdf)
New recruitment pages... 24/04/07
The IES is pleased to announce a new employment facility, aimed at those seeking employment within the environmental sector. This is a unique opportunity for employers to have their new vacancies seen by very high quality applicants (the IES membership) and have their profile raised by advertising on a site visited by the general public. For more details please email the IES office.