2007 News Archive
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.
Service Interuptions... 13/12/07
This website may be unavailable for short periods over the 14th-16th December due to our website service provider moving their server equipment to a new building. Full service will be restored on 17th December.
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.
The Burntwood Lecture 2007... 11/10/07
The Institution is please to announce that tickets are now avilable to all members for the Burntwood Lecture 2007. This year Martin Williams, Head of the Air and Environment Quality Division of Defra, will speak on the topic of 'Air Quality and Climate Change in 2050 - Synergies and Trade-Offs'. For futher information and tickets please contact Adam Donnan at the IES office.
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.
PP4SD/IES One-day CPD Workshop, 5th December 2007... 23/08/07
This 1-day workshop will bring together professionals from different areas to engage in practical activities and dialogue on sustainability and sustainable development. It is intended to explore ideas on how best to integrate sustainable development principles into professional practice. Please find a flyer here and an application form here.
Corporate Carbon Footprints Europe Demonstrating the Business Case for Measuring & Reducing Corporate Carbon across the Product Lifecycle or Supply Chain, 23rd October 2007… 22/08/07
This event puts the environment into a commercial context. Discover the best ways of accurately measuring your footprint and reporting the data in an accessible fashion. Examine both downstream and upstream supply chains to establish where your carbon hotspots are and how you can tackle them. Mobilise a strong CSR strategy to promote your low-carbon policies and inform your consumers. See www.endscorporatecarbon.com for further details.
Making the Connections: A Role for Ecological Networks in Nature Conservation, 13-15th November, 2007... 5/08/07
This conference will consider the case for ecological connectivity from the European policy perspective through to its implementation at the local level in the UK. It will review the theory, science, drivers and challenges for ecological networks and will explore the opportunities for expanding and linking areas for wildlife. Cost: IEEM member 2 day package £223.25 (inc VAT) IEEM member 1 day fee £111.63 (inc VAT) Non member 2 day package £305.50 (inc VAT) Non member 1 day fee £146.88 (inc VAT). At Britannia Hotel, Nottingham. See www.ieem.net/Conferences.htm.
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)
Countdown 2010... 11/04/07
The Institution has become an active party in the Countdown 2010 biodiversity network. More details can be found at www.countdown2010.net.
Environmental Futures Conference... 12/02/07
On 23rd February 2007 the Institute of Education at the University of London will be holding a careers event intended for those who wish to develop a career within the environmental sector. The event includes an interactive workshop, keynote speeches, a Q&A session with environmental professionals and careers fair stands with various professional organisations and relevant employers. For full details, please click here.
New Water Bird Indicators Web Resource... 26/01/07
On Tuesday 23rd January 2007, the IES supported a workshop led by the Environment Agency exploring the use of bird population trends as indicators of the wider freshwater environment. The presentations from that event are now avaliable for viewing on the IES website on our new page Water Bird Indicators 2007.