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.
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Emissions from tyre-wear, brake wear, resuspended road dust and corrosion of engine parts have been shown to equal or surpass the contributions made to atmospheric pollution made by exhaust emissions. |
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The IES is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2009 John Rose Award. The John Rose Award is open to postgraduate students who have completed (or in the writing-up stages of) an outstanding piece of work, which has the potential to motivate people and facilitate environmental improvement. The Award is a £1000 grant to enable the winner to promote their research to the public, inspiring positive environmental change and helping postgraduate students promote themselves and their work within the environmental sector. |
Latest News
Resources: The Language of Sustainability... 07/05/2009
Resources from the recent IES conference on the Language of Sustainability have been put online.
Thinking & Acting Sustainably: A training manual
PP4SD have developed a new training manual for sustainability. It is aimed at professionals working in the voluntary, public and private sectors. The course includes everything required for a trainer to deliver a one-day course, including pre-reading reading material, slides and handouts. To order a copy visit the PP4SD page.
Burntwood Speaker Announced
The 3rd Annual Burntwood Lecture, organised by the IES, will be held on the 11th November. The keynote speaker will be Paul Leinster, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency. This event is certain to be as succesful as previous years and provides an excellent opportunity for professionals, scientists and guests to gain insight into some important topics in the splendid surroundings of the Royal Society.
PP4SD Launches Online Sustainability Forum
A new online Special Interest Group (SIG) has been launched to debate sustainability issues by PP4SD and PARN. The forum is aimed at professionals from a wide range of disciplines and its remit is to disseminate knowledge, share best practice and discuss ways to overcome barriers to sustainability. Visit the PARN website if you are interested and get in touch with Sarah Ellis to register.
February Journal Published
The latest edition of the Environmental Scientist: Changing Landscapes in Sustainability has been published. This journal investigates the future direction of sustainability, in an uncertain world. Members can download an electronic copy in the Members' section of the website. The previous edition looking at ecosystem services has now been released into the public domain on our journal archive page.
Summary of EU Environmental Legislation
The EFAEP Survey of Environmental Legislation is a detailed list of ongoing EU legislative projects in the field of environmental protection. The latest edition can be found here (pdf file).
IES responds to HEFCE Consultation on Sustainable Development in HE
Find the IES' response here.
Future schedule of the Journal now up on website
The timetable and forthcoming topics for the Environmental Scientist are now up for all to see here. Please contact the office if you are interested in contributing, or would like to comment on anything in previous issues.