Keeping you informed
The Institution of Environmental Science receives and researches events and news which it passes on to its members. These pages are designed to carry topical news and information about environmental issues, professional development and Institutional news.
Each page of the web site carries news from earthwire.org This is a DEFRA / UNEP initiative which gives details of current environmental news hitting the headlines. At the bottom of this page is also links to stories which are of relevence to IES members and visitors.
IES 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... 30/3/08
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.
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.
Event - Population Increase – the Greatest Challenge?... 04/12/06
Presentation at the Royal Geographical Society at 7pm on December 6th with guest speakers John Simpson, celebrated BBC correspondent, Richard Ottaway MP and Lord Adair Turner. Read More...
Launch of low carbon business incubator...
The Carbon Trust and TTP Group today announce the launch of Carbon Trust – TTP Incubator, which has been set up to provide consulting services to accelerate the development of start-up and early-stage businesses in the low carbon sector.
Commenting on the launch, Gerald Avison, Managing Director of TTP Group said, “The timing of this could not be more appropriate. Governments around the world are calling for the development and adoption of low carbon and energy efficiency technologies. The UK is renowned for the quality of its innovation and we will use TTP Group’s experience in developing and supporting technology businesses to help UK plc capture this growing market and play its part in tackling global warming.”
Rachael Nutter, Business Incubator Manager at the Carbon Trust, commented: “The Low Carbon Incubator programme is designed for any early stage low carbon business which shows true commercial and technological promise but is not quite investor-ready. Although there is growing interest in the potential returns offered by the low carbon economy, there are lots of good ideas that need hands-on business support and coaching if they are to raise funding and reach their commercial potential”.
The Carbon Trust – TTP Incubator will help relevant young businesses with free services across a range of issues from assessing and engaging the market, to securing IP rights, to understanding manufacturing options or to getting the right management team in place. Applicants may be developers of clean technology, or service providers supporting the adoption of clean technology.
Further information is available on www.ttpgroup.com/carbontrust.
Have your voice heard by policy makers... 22/11/06
As part of our commitment to increase the voice of our members, and effect the direction of effects on the environment the Institution will be asking members to join a consultation response network (CRM). We believe that members how take advantage of this opportunity will be contributing to the policy effect their fields and careers. For more information contact the IES, further details will be sent out soon.
CPD Events... 21/11/06
A raft of new events co-run by the IES and it's sister organistions are on there way, ranging from air quality and waterbirds, to sustainability and how to achieve Fellowship. Keep an eye out on this page for more information.
Web site launch... 06/10/06
In October 2006 the IES launched an updated version of its web site, designed to carry even more information for members and those wishing to discover more about the Institution. New to the site will be feedback forms and a fully functioning members area allowing IES members and the public can contribute and have access to the resources and services the IES offers.
Chartered Environmentalist... 23/09/06
Chartered Environmentalist embraces a wide range of disciplines and is an excellent way of recognising virtuosity in environmental management and sustainability. Full members can now apply for this status, subject to experience. The IES has recently accepted its first new Chartered Environmentalist through the full process. Find out more in the next edition of the newsletter.
Environmental Scientist... 01/10/06
The September / October edition of our jouirnal "Environmental Scientist" will be delivered shortly. The Institution aims to publish another journal in December/January. In between journals members can get up to date with the new e-newsletter. If you have any articles, career bios or projets you want to know about, please contact the IES.