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Scotland’s Biodiversity Strategy – ambitious but needs clearer objectives
IEMA's Policy and Engagement Lead for Biodiversity and Natural Capital, Lesley Wilson discusses the recent Scotland Biodiversity Strategy consultation and IEMA's responses.
Intro to Chris Western - New IEMA Professional Standards Manager
Hello, my name is Chris Weston and I joined IEMA in July as Professional Standards Manager. I will be responsible for developing and maintaining IEMA’s professional standards, ensuring that our processes, practices, et...
Recent policy and practice activity
It’s been a busy period for the policy and practice team with a range of activities and outputs delivered over the last few months.
IEMA Media Update: IEMA hits the headlines
The last few months have been unprecedented for IEMA’s media coverage. In mid-July, our journalist Tom Pashby attended a press conference at the Environment Agency, forewarning the news of hose pipe bans, droughts and wa...
Weighing up the priorities for the UK’s new Prime Minister
Liz Truss has been confirmed as the new leader of the Conservative Party and therefore the UK’s new Prime Minister. In this blog IEMA’s Head of Policy, Ben Goodwin, considers where the new PM should prioritise efforts du...
IEMA Live Blog: Conservative leadership race
Welcome to IEMA’s Live Blog covering the leadership race to replace Boris Johnson as the leader of the Conservative party, and as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
New UK Emergency Alerts system to include environmental events
IEMA's Digital Journalist Tom Pashby discusses the upcoming Emergency Alerts System, providing weather and public health updates, allowing the public to respond much faster to environmental events.
The next PM must act urgently as energy price cap reaches £3,549
IEMA's public affairs officer, Asim Ali, examines the urgent steps that the next prime minister must take on the soaring cost of energy as Ofgem raises the energy price cap by 80% to £3,549.
IEMA spokespeople quoted extensively in recent UK heatwave and drought coverage
IEMA's Digital Journalist Tom Pashby reflects back on the expansive media coverage IEMA participated in around the news of enforced hosepipe bans, heatwaves and the water crisis.
IA Outlook Journal Volume 14: ESG in International Markets – August 2022
Guest editor Claire Cummins discusses the latest IEMA Outlook Journal v14: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in International Markets.