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Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain - New Guidance for Practitioners from IEMA - June 2024
Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in England is a provision in the Environment Act (2021) and came into force in England earlier this year. BNG requires new major developments to deliver at least a 10% increase in...
The case for applying ISO 14001 in the fast-moving landscape of corporate sustainability - May 2024
New advice note on ‘The case for applying ISO 14001 in the fast-moving landscape of corporate sustainability’ launched - May 2024. Environmental Management Network Steering Group Member, Gillian Gibson (FIEMA) explains m...
Spotlighting healthcare progress and the LGBT+ community
This years’ LGBT+ history month focused on “Medicine - #UnderTheScope”, but what connection is there and what progress has been and is yet to be made in regards to the LGBTQIA+ community and healthcare? Guest blogger Jad...
Prime Minister calls General Election - how will IEMA be engaging?
Following rumours that began swirling earlier today that the Prime Minister was set to call a General Election imminently, it has now been confirmed that this will take place on Thursday 4th July. In this short blog Ben ...
Competent Expert for Health Impact Assessment including Health in Environmental Assessments - May 2024
IEMA has published this new advice note, developed by specialists from the IEMA Impact Assessment Network - Health Working Group, providing guidance of what it means to be a competent expert for human health topic leads ...
New guide on ‘Questions to help you put circularity at the heart of your business strategy’ launched
IEMA's Circular Economy Network Steering Group has published a guide on questions to ask yourself to put circularity at the heart of your business strategy. IEMA's Policy and Engagement Lead on Circular Economy Adam Batc...
IEMA responds to Welsh consultation on environmental principles, a new environmental body and biodiversity targets - May 2024
IEMA recently responded to a consultation on a White Paper that sets out how the Welsh Government intend to complement and enhance existing environmental policies through new legislative means. IEMA Policy and Engagement...
UK environmental policy digest - April
Asim Ali, IEMA’s Public Affairs Officer, examines the UK Government's policy announcements from April and how they affect the goals of decarbonisation and environmental sustainability. This blog post is part of a monthly...
IEMA helps drive sustainability across healthcare sector
IEMA hosted an informative webinar yesterday afternoon entitled 'Unlocking the Power of Sustainability Teams: A Journey of Benchmarking and Professional Development in Healthcare', showcasing the Institute’s influence in...
Impact Assessment Network Volunteers receive International Association of Impact Assessment (IAIA) Regional Award
IEMA is delighted to announce that the Impact Assessment Network Volunteers have been given the honour of the IAIA 2024 Award for Regional Contribution. The award recognizes IEMA’s Impact Assessment Network's unwavering...