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Gen Z’s Take on Climate Change with IEMA
We had the pleasure of running a virtual work experience week with an amazing group of young people discussing all things climate, hear what they had to say about the experience.
IA Outlook Journal Volume 10: Marine and Coastal Impact Assessment
Kathryn Collins AIEMA, Principal Consultant at Howell Marine Consulting and Guest Editor for the Journal, discusses the launch of Volume 10 of the IEMA IA Outlook Journal about the assessment and consenting of marine dev...
Improving sustainability in the built environment sector
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is currently running an inquiry focused on improving the sustainability of the built environment sector. IEMA has provided written evidence to the inquiry as IEMA’s Head of Policy ...
New Fellows thought piece: Cross Sector Insights on Smart Solutions for Sustainability
The IEMA Fellows Working Group on Disruptive Technologies & the Digital Economy has today released its second tech thought piece looking at the role of smart solutions in supporting sustainability professionals to scale ...
IEMA calls for greater ambition on government’s material recycling targets under Extended Producer responsibility
Marc Jourdan, IEMA Policy & Engagement Lead provides an overview of the IEMA recommendations to the UK Government on Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging.
Improvements to government’s environmental policy statement required
IEMA’s Head of Policy Ben Goodwin discusses IEMA’s response to Defra’s environmental policy statement consultation, setting out where improvements are required to ensure that it has maximum impact.
IA Outlook Journal Volume 9: Careers and Skills in Impact Assessment
Amy Robinson PIEMA, Director at RPS and Guest Editor for the Journal discusses the launch of Volume 9 of the IEMA IA Outlook Journal, exploring the theme of careers and skills in Impact Assessment with articles from Arca...
Climate and Security – Are they related?
Lt Gen Richard Nugee, CB, CVO, CBE, writes an exclusive blog for IEMA members, discussing his thoughts on why climate change is a security issue and what role IEMA can play in our corporate partnership with the MOD.
Mandating climate-related financial reporting: IEMA's response to Government Consultation
IEMA's Policy & Engagement Lead Nick Blyth addresses IEMA's response to the Government’s latest consultation and that companies should understand and report on their climate-related risks and opportunities.
Environmental professionals have a lot on their plate in 2021
Colin Robertson MIEMA CEnv discusses the clear link between food waste and climate and how Bettys & Taylors are monitoring and tracking waste, improving forecasting systems, and working with WRAP’s Guardians of Grub camp...