February: connect: Social and community news from IEMA
The IEMA community's news for February.
Birmingham: Christmas social and festive air quality presentation
Amid the Christmas festivities, Birmingham social network was joined by Satty Jandu from DustScan, a local air quality consultant, who gave a short, festive-themed presentation on what we can all be doing to promote a move towards improved air quality, and the key higher-level drivers required. As well as sparking some debate among the group, the presentation left everyone feeling highly motivated; attendees also enjoyed the chance to network with their peers and develop their professional circle.
The growing environmental and sustainability network in Birmingham is great to see and is encouraged by a real appetite for more events and networking opportunities across the wider region. Keep your eyes peeled for more events coming up in 2020.
For more information, contact the Birmingham Hub group lead Leah Bargota at [email protected], or contact [email protected]
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What inspires & mobilises faith communities around the world towards #ClimateAction? This month's feature article in @IEMA_Transform by our sustainability lead Kamran Shezad, writing about faith-inspired people who are tackling the environmental crisis.
@bahutrustuk
Great to see IEMA's @TobyRobins speak at the Clean City Awards Scheme #Environmental #BestPractice meeting this morning. With a theme focused around #circulareconomy Toby spoke on the latest in the #environmental #sustainability sector and upcoming #policy changes.
@iemanet
Today we were invited to attend the Closed Loop Systems @iemanet regional workshop. @RollsRoyce talked about their Revert programme. Revert has a #CircularEconomy character and helps the company to use #manufacturing waste back in the production of new engines.
@carbonderby
“London is part of #C40cities and #WeMeanBusiness to show what is possible and gather momentum“ Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor of London for the Environment speaking to IEMA on the value of collaboration for #sustainabilityleadership @iemanet@marcjourdan
Dates For Your Diary
13 February
How will the environment act impact the third sector?
A webinar looking at the Fit for Future network and the potential impact of the Environment Act for charities and heritage organisations. We will cover the Environment Act and how third sector organisations will need to adapt. Fit for the Future is an environmental sustainability network with more than 100 charities, heritage organisations, cultural venues and public sector organisations among its membership.
To register, go to bit.ly/2u3qg5h
20 February
New Zealand: Auckland networking event
IEMA New Zealand is hosting the first of its new yearly networking events, inviting all regional members to enjoy a social event with like-minded individuals and share workplace challenges and ideas, as well as build their professional network. This event is open to all working within the environmental or sustainability sectors.
To register, go to bit.ly/2u7QHac
27 February
IEMA futures – introduction to biodiversity and net gain
During the past 50 years, humans have dramatically altered ecosystems. These changes have contributed to substantial net gains in human wellbeing and economic development, but have been achieved at the cost of biodiversity. In this webinar, we take a closer look at biodiversity and how, through concepts such as net gain, we can protect and enhance it.
To register, go to bit.ly/2tn5Dkz
28 February
Digital impact assessment primer
In this webinar, the new IEMA primer on Digital Impact Assessment is discussed by its authors, members of the Impact Assessment Network. The group has drawn on a range of experience to provide a practitioner's overview of Digital IA. The primer aims to outline the current situation, the opportunities presented and the challenges faced. The webinar is aimed at EIA practitioners, reviewers and stakeholders.
To register, go to bit.ly/2QZmD9F
Event: Futures vs Fellows
The IEMA Futures Network is a network of students, graduates and young professionals who are passionate about environment and sustainability issues. They are hosting an exciting evening of lively discussion and debate between their members and IEMA Fellows on 18 February at Arcadis House, London.
Two separate panels of Fellows and Futures will discuss the issues and challenges facing environment and sustainability professionals today. The aim is to create a thoughtful and engaging conversation between those at the start of their career and those leading the way in the profession.
Register at bit.ly/2FYmsF5. More information around the discussion topics will be provided in due course. If you are interested in being on the Fellows panel and debating on a theme, please contact [email protected]
Middle East members
Notice to IEMA members resident in the Middle East & North Africa Region. Your regional Steering Group is in close liaison with IEMA HQ with a view towards building closer local connections with members in 2020. Please log into the IEMA website to ensure your address and contact details are up to date. Meanwhile, for information on IEMA presence in the Middle East, feel free to email myself, your regional chair, at [email protected]
Harry Sealy FIEMA CEnv
Environmental and sustainability manager – Qatar at Jacobs