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22nd April 2022

Earth Day 2022

IEMA's Digital Journalist Tom Pashby reflects on the significance of recognising Earth Day 2022 and the inspiring work that our Corporate Partner Jacobs are doing to action change for sustainability.

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8th April 2022

New IEMA-supported racial diversity initiative launched, following publication of worrying data

IEMA's Digital Journalist Tom Pashby discusses the latest data on the diversity of the environmental profession and the new initiative seeking to shine a light on the lack of racial diversity - the Racial Action for the ...

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7th April 2022

Biodiversity net gain in the planning system: IEMA’s response to the recent Defra consultation

IEMA's Policy and Engagement Lead (Biodiversity and Natural Capital) Lesley Wilson comments on this week's Defra consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations and Implementation.

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6th April 2022

Corporate Partnerships Article - Policy and Practice Update

It’s been a busy first quarter for IEMA’s Policy and Practice team, with multiple policy and practice activities having already been delivered. On the policy front – our advocacy work aimed at influencing policymaking ...

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6th April 2022

IEMA Corporate Partnerships Article: "Focus on" Workforce Development

Developing, building and maintaining a competent and capable workforce has never been more important - especially when looking at our organisation from an environment and sustainability perspective. Green skills are in...

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5th April 2022

IPCC report catalogues “empty pledges that put us on track to an unlivable world"

IEMA's Digital Journalist Tom Pashby discusses the recent IPCC report on mitigating climate change.

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1st April 2022

Seagrass planting project achieves milestone in English waters

IEMA's Digital Journalist Tom Pashby discusses Natural England’s largest ever seagrass restoration project in Plymouth Sound and the Solent with representatives from the organisations involved.

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25th March 2022

Earth Hour 2022 sees thousands promote climate action

IEMA's Digital Journalist Tom Pashby discusses Earth Hour 2022 and its significance as a reflection on the climate crisis and the action needed for change.

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24th March 2022

IA Outlook Journal Volume 12: Strategic Impact Assessment

Guest Editors for the Journal, Ellie Askham (Environment Agency) and Josh Fothergill (Fothergill Training and Consulting) discuss the launch of Volume 12 of the IEMA IA Outlook Journal on Strategic Impact Assessment.

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22nd March 2022

Ensuring the development of an effective OEP

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has spent the last couple of months consulting on its Strategy and Enforcement Policy. IEMA responded to the consultation, which our Head of Policy, Ben Goodwin, discusses be...

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