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20th November 2023

New publication from IEMA gets members up to speed on local nature recovery in England

Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are being introduced in England as part of the 2021 Environment Act and will be implemented by 48 ‘Responsible Authorities’. Lesley Wilson, IEMA's Policy Lead on biodiversity and n...

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15th November 2023

Engineering works in Royston showcase Network Rail’s transition to net zero

Low-carbon engineering works have been rolled out at a site in Royston, northern Hertfordshire, by Network Rail. IEMA's Digital Journalist Tom Pashby reports.

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14th November 2023

IEMA hosts workshops with Government and business on the UN Global Biodiversity Framework

IEMA has published a new paper with the outputs of a series of workshops with business and Government on the UN Global Biodiversity Framework. Lesley Wilson, Policy Lead on biodiversity and natural capital tells us more.

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8th November 2023

Manchester upcycling facility brings IEMA members together

Suez’s Renew Hub in Manchester hosted IEMA’s corporate partnerships team's first in-person regional networking event since the COVID-19 pandemic, in September 2023. IEMA's Digital Journalist Tom Pashby reports.

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6th November 2023

IA Outlook Journal Volume 18: Considering the Water Environment in Impact Assessment

The following blog has been written by Lewis Jenkins, the Guest Editor of Volume 18 of the IEMA Impact Assessment Journal: Considering water in Impact Assessment.

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2nd November 2023

UK environmental policy digest – October

Asim Ali, IEMA’s Public Affairs Officer, examines the UK Government's policy announcements from October and how they affect the goals of decarbonisation and environmental sustainability. This blog post is part of a month...

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24th October 2023

Storm Babet renews focus on climate resilience and warning systems

UK climate resilience has been tested by the impact of Storm Babet on the eastern Scottish mainland, which has caused multiple deaths and significant property damage. IEMA's Digital Journalist Tom Pashby reports.

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20th October 2023

IEMA, CBRE, and Stickerbook Join Forces to Promote Sustainable Awareness

In a world increasingly concerned about the pressing issue of sustainability, IEMA has teamed up with Stickerbook, a sustainability education software solution to support employee knowledge and skills development, and CB...

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19th October 2023

Overcoming barriers to effective environmental assessments

In a world where environmental concerns have become increasingly pressing, effective environmental assessments are vital to protect and preserve our natural resources. The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has re...

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14th October 2023

IEMA marks International E-Waste Day 2023, joining calls to highlight invisible e-waste

Millions of tonnes of hidden electronic waste are being sent to landfill, incineration, being traded illegally, or gathering dust in households. On this year's 'E-Waste Day' IEMA's Digital Journalist Tom Pashby reports.

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