Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)

What are some of the opportunities and challenges with applying BNG to brownfield sites? Register for the next BNG in Practice webinar to learn more: https://lnkd.in/euk5_hKv

How can we get a broader view of what net zero means for development? Join the next EIA Community event to discuss often under-considered greenhouse gas emissions related to a project, including heritage assessments, digital-related emissions, construction-related emissions and downstream emissions. This event is being held in collaboration with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA). Register your place: https://lnkd.in/exznJrnV

Register for our upcoming FWR & EPIC webinar Harnessing BNG to amplify urban flood risk management. ⏰Wednesday, 26 March, 12:00pm to 12:45pm 🖥Online and free to attend Find out more and register👉 https://lnkd.in/eeAaQWBB

We’re excited to share the third of four Turning the Tide wrap-up reports 🌊    'Blue economy’ explores the case for moving away from extractive activities in the marine and coastal environment, and instead prioritising natural capital approaches and a circular economy. You can read the full report, along with the first two publications, at the link below.     The UN Ocean Decade-endorsed ‘Turning the Tide: systems thinking for a sustainable ocean’ project covered four key themes in marine and coastal science from a systems thinking perspective: ‘Bridging the gap between land and sea’; ‘Blue carbon’; ‘Blue economy’; and ‘Marine conservation and restoration’. The final report will be released next week, followed by a final publication comprised of all four themes 🌊     If you haven’t already joined, why not become part of the IES’ Marine and Coastal Sciences Community? You can also request to join our Marine and Coastal Science LinkedIn group to connect with like-minded peers working, or interested in, the sector.    🔗 https://lnkd.in/ew5MrvK6

In his interview with environmental SCIENTIST, Nick Mole, Policy Officer at the Pesticide Action Network UK, describes how PFAS used in pesticides and fungicides can impact human and ecosystem health. Read Nick’s perspective in the open access issue, A Planetary Prescription, here https://lnkd.in/enW5q-FT

Want to learn more about Chartership? The Land Condition Early Careers Network are hosting a free webinar covering the application process and first-hand experiences on 27th March 12:00-13:00 GMT. Our speakers will cover a range of the professional registrations on offer at the IES, with a particular focus on Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) and Chartered Scientist (CSci). As an early career professional, Chartership may feel intimidating or far-off – we want to make clear that it is both achievable and worthwhile to aim for! You will have the opportunity to hear about the range of options available to you and get your questions answered by a panel of land condition professionals who have gone through the process. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow land condition professionals and find out how to take your professional development to the next level! The webinar is open to both members and non-members of all experience levels. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJyEiQKr

The National Contaminated Land Officers Group (NCLOG) at the IES is holding a Ground Gas Forum on the 1st April, with presentations from the British Geographical Survey, National House Building Council and leading ground gas consultants. Find out more and register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBE29rig

The Land Condition Community, EPIC and NCLOG held a joint roundtable discussion on uncovering best practice for PFAS management, exploring the challenge of PFAS management and key considerations for its effective regulation. Read more: https://bit.ly/3DcYTts

Since late 2023, the IES has been conducting a thematic project on 'Knowledge for policy', concluding with the launch of a new report: https://lnkd.in/eg2NeSFJ 'Knowledge in a world of transformative change' brings together the insights from the project's wider outcomes, including: 📄 two reports 🎓 a collection of case studies 💬 several discussion events 🔎 analysis across the role of knowledge in policy Knowledge is an essential element of #transformativechange. Facing linked and complex environmental crises, we must make full use of it to bring society forwards into a future with thriving people, a healthy economy, and a flourishing #environment.

The IES is pleased to share that the latest edition of environmental SCIENTIST – titled A Planetary Prescription – is now open access and readily accessible on our website (link below). This issue explores how environmental health and human health are intertwined, showcasing some of the latest commentary and research on how our health can be affected by environmental issues: including air pollution, the increase in mould and fungal spores in our homes, emerging contaminants of concern like PFAS and pesticides, and the impacts of waste incineration on our wellbeing. With a wide range of contributors hailing from universities, non-profit organisations, the UK Health Security Agency and more, our writers share their perspectives and insights into the health challenges we face that are caused, or exacerbated by, climate change and other anthropogenic environmental issues. https://lnkd.in/enW5q-FT Thanks to all of our brilliant contributors in this issue: Professor Anna Hansell, Samuel Cai, Simon Opher MP, nick mole, Dom Higgins, Emma-Jane Goode, Emma Marczylo, Holly Lam, Sani Dimitroulopoulou, Shlomo Dowen, Josh Dowen, Claire Holman, Stephanie Metzger, Jo Barnes, Ana Bonell, and Jainaba Badjie