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The environment continues to be framed as a ‘problem to sort’
A response to today’s Spring UK Budget from Nick Blyth, IEMA Policy & Engagement Lead
IEMA welcomes Government biodiversity proposals to improve the planning system
IEMA has submitted a positive response to the Government’s proposals to make the achievement of Biodiversity Net Gain mandatory for new developments.
Concerns Over Independence of Gove’s New Watchdog - December 2018
IEMA responds to publication of the UK's draft Environment Bill, saying the new Office for Environmental Protection "does not meet independence tests".
Sustainable Resource Management at Heart of Government Strategy
IEMA welcomes new waste and resources strategy published this morning and its focus on resource security.
IEMA Sets Out Key Tests of Green Watchdog’s “Independence” - December 2018
Ahead of expected publication of the UK Government’s draft Environment Bill, IEMA says accountability, resourcing and appointments will all prove critical.
International Standards are Vital to Driving Climate Action, Performance and Transition
IEMA uses new presence at COP24 to urge leaders to “understand the power of standards”
Assurances Needed for a “World Leading” Environment Bill - November 2018
A cross section of business sectors, bodies and stakeholders including IEMA have developed assurances for the UK, post-Brexit. Read more and get your copy
A "Mixed Diet" Budget?
Our response to today’s 2018 UK Budget from Martin Baxter, IEMA’s Chief Policy Advisor
IEMA’s Seven Point Plan to Enhance New Environment Act - August 2018
IEMA welcomes UK Government’s moves to bridge the post-Brexit governance gap, and calls for evidence of “greater ambition”
Significant Step Forward: IEMA Welcomes BEIS Announcement on Carbon Reporting Roll Out
IEMA reacts to news that mandatory carbon reporting set to be extended to all large UK businesses from 2019.