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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.
Website InterruptionsThe IES is the process of building an exciting new website which will allow members to log into their own personal Members' Area to access information, check contact details, book events, record their CPD and pay their subscriptions. Over the next couple of days we shall be moving a lot of new data over to our server. Whilst we are doing everything we can to minimise disruption, certain pages of this website may be unavailable for short periods of time or the whole website may be running slowly. If this happens, please return to the page a few hours later. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. |
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Latest News
Results of the IES Membership Survey 2009
A report on the results of the IES Membership Survey 2009 is now avaliable here.
CPD opportunities for Air Quality and Carbon Management available from the University of the West of England (UWE)
With the recent multitude of changes to the LAQM process and the increasing predominance of climate change on the political agenda, now is the time for employers and staff to ensure that they are in command of all the facts. The University of the West of England’s Air Quality Management Resource Centre (AQMRC) have developed a range of training and development opportunities to build skills and understanding in the fields of air quality and carbon management. Whether you are a recent graduate or needing to update your skills in an existing role, this training will give you the opportunity to focus your development in a way that is specific to your needs and requirements. Supported by the Institute of Air Quality Management and the Institution of Environmental Science, these training opportunities are available from 2010 for CPD. A flexible package of CPD is available for delivery at your location or at UWE. For more information about the training opportunities and to discuss your specific needs, please contact Jo Barnes and visit the training pages of the AQMRC website.
November Journal Published: The Greenest Games?
The latest edition of the Environmental Scientist: The Greenest Games? has been published. This edition has focused on the forthcoming Olympic Games in London, assessing the impacts, benefits and legacies that may result from 2012 and looking back to past Olympic events. This previous edition, published in conjunction with the Environment Agency and the SAMI Consulting, outlining future environmental risks has now been released into the public domain on our journal archive page.
Subscription Price Freeze
With the economic crisis the Institution recognises that budgets will now tighter than ever. In response, the IES is pleased to announce that it will be freezing its subscription fees across all membership categories at 2009 rates. Unemployed and retired members pay 50% of normal professional fields. The reasons for joining and remaining a member of the IES are varied: some members are looking for information and support, whilst others enjoy the opportunity to influence government and other policy makers. We believe that membership of the Institution is a valuable asset for any environmental professional and exceptional value for money.
Burntwood Resources available
Professor Bob Watson, Chief Scientific Advisor, gave the keynote address at the Burntwood Lecture 2009 on the 11th November. The title of his lecture was 'Using the Environmental Sciences for a Sustainable Future'. The evening also included the presentation of the John Rose Award to Carly Daniels of the University of Plymouth. The Award includes a grant of £1000 to support the publicising of her research project on on developing and understanding the use of natural dietary biotic supplements in lobsters.of the evening is how environmental sciences have and should inform our strategic planning. Resources from the event are available on the 2009 Burntwood Lecture page of our website.
Sir David King delivers Gareth Roberts Science Policy Lecture
On Tuesday 20th October 2009 Professor Sir David King delivered the second Gareth Roberts Science Policy Lecture to a packed out auditorium at the Royal Aeronautical Society. The audience represented a diversity of professionals from sectors including government, business and industry, professional bodies and learned societies, charities, universities, and the media. If you missed Sir David’s inspiring call-to-action – or want to hear some highlights from the event – please listen to the Science Council's podcast . While you listen, you can also reference these slides which were shown during the lecture.
EFAEP Bulletin
The latest October edition of the EFAEP bulletin can be found here.
Update on EU Environmental Legislation
EFaep have published their latest update on the pending Environmental Legislation in the European Union.
