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.
Clarification of Application Grading System
The points system by which applications for membership are judged is now available on our website in order to provide greater transparency to the application process. If you are thinking of joining the Institution or re-grading your membership, please visit our updated requirements page.
Latest News
May/June Journal: Urban Environment Part II... 17/06/08
The second edition of the Environmental Scientist themed around the Urban Environment, concluding the series, has now been released online. Members can download an electronic copy in the resources area of the website. The previous Urban Environment edition has now been released into the public domain on our journal archive page.
Not a Bore! Issues of Tidal Energy Capture in the Severn Estuary... 12/06/08
This free event on 30th June from UWE, the EA and the IES will comprise of four short scene setting presentations exploring the engineering, legal and planning issues and the environmental implications of harnessing tidal power from the estuary. A general discussion will follow. Further details here.
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.
Thinking and Acting Sustainably: Profile of a 21st Century Professional... 11/04/08
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.
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: Urban Environment Part I ... 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.