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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Graduate Employment and InternshipsThe IES recently published a comprehensive report entitled Graduate Employment and Internships: issues from the environmental sciences and sustainability sectors. In today’s difficult graduate employment market there is growing controversy surrounding internships, which being often unpaid can be seen as exploitative. To identify the problems surrounding graduate employment, specifically the value that internships play in aiding graduates into employment, the IES conducted a series of surveys aimed at both graduates and employers. Fundamentally, this identified that there is little consensus amongst both graduates and employers regarding the purpose, worth and format that internships should take. |
Deadline approaching for the John Rose Award 2012The closing date for John Rose Award 2012 applications is 10th February 2012. The Award isto help exceptional research fulfil its potential by communicating it beyond the scientific community. The IES believes that it is vital that this generation of environmental science graduates are equipped not just with excellent scientific and technical skills, but with the ability to communicate their findings to a wider audience. A £1,000 grant will be awarded to a project that demonstrates innovative, quality research in environmental sciences. The grant will be used for media training and the dissemination of the winner’s project, aiding in promoting the work as widely as possible and so maximise its value. |
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Apply now to become a Chartered Environmentalist in a dayA survey of IES members suggested the Chartered Environmentalists hold higher positions within organisations and earn more money. This 'CEnv in a Day' workshop is for professionals who meet the criteria for Chartership. The aim of the day is to put all participants through the Full Process Chartership application. In the morning session candidates will be advised on editing their Stage 2 report, and the Professional Review Interview (PRI) will be conducted in the afternoon session. The next workshop will take place on the 27th February 2012. Download an application form to apply for one of only 4 places left on this workshop. |
Latest News
IAQM Launches Dust Guidance
The Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) is committed to enhancing the understanding and development of the science behind air quality by promoting knowledge and understanding of best working practices. It has therefore published guidance for developers, their consultants and environmental health officers on how to assess these impacts. As the effects depend to a large extent on the mitigation measures adopted, the emphasis has been on classifying sites according to the risk of effects, to identify the mitigation appropriate to the risk.
From Boardroom to Till: Selling Sustainability
PP4SD (Professional Practice for Sustainable Development) recently published a concept paper entitled From Boardroom to Till: Selling Sustainability. This addresses the disconnect between corporate sustainability strategies in the boardroom and the day-to-day work of shop floor staff. It identifies the need for consumer demand for greater sustainability in the food retail industry, improved engagement between retailers and their customers and the potential for this to lead to competitive advantages.
Professional bodies unite in concern over proposed planning reforms
Six bodies representing a range of environmental professions have united in a joint letter to planning Minister, Greg Clarke MP, expressing their concern over the current planning reform proposals from Government. In the latest of a wave of expressions of concern, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, Royal Meteorological Society, Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, Institution of Environmental Sciences, Arboricultural Association and Institute of Fisheries Management challenged the proposals under the draft National Planning Policy Framework as they currently stand.
Journal: Education: a journey through environmental science
The latest edition of Environmental Scientist, Education: a journey through environmental science, has been published for members of the Institution. This issue considers the factors that influences and factors affecting people's journey towards a profession in environmental science, from primary school, through higher education and in the working world. The previous edition, Air Quality and Health, has now been released into the public domain on our journal archive page. This issue looks at: the health impacts of air pollution are really significant in the overall health of the population; estimates of the health dis-benefits; the UK air quality and public health campaign.
Launch of the IES Mentoring Scheme
The IES is launching its new mentoring scheme, pairing up members currently seeking work in environmental sciences with experienced environmental professionals. The is dedicated to members of the ‘Back to Work’ and ‘Into Work’ Schemes, establishing partnerships between graduates and professionals seeking work and experienced members currently working in their chosen field. Mentoring is an effective way of helping people to plan their careers and gain invaluable insight into their chosen sector. Download a Mentee Profile Form to apply for a Mentor. The IES is looking for Full Members and Fellows to volunteer as Mentors for the scheme. Download Mentor Profile Form to volunteer as a Mentor.
Air Quality and Health
The latest issue of the Environmental Scientist, entitled Air Quality and Health, has now been published for members of the Institution. An electronic copy of this journal can be download from the Members Area of the website.
Amongst the topics being considered are: whether the health impacts of air pollution are really significant in the overall health of the population; estimates of the health dis-benefits; the UK air quality and public health campaign. The previous edition, Environmental Justice: Inequality and Justice, has now been released into the public domain on our journal archive page.
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