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Outputs from CIWEM conferences may be found at www.ciwem.org.uk/events/outputs. Please contact Justin Taberham at justin@ciwem.org with suggestions on whatsubjects CIWEM should be covering for one day conferences in 2008/09.
For more information on the following conference, please contact Bob Earll via bob.earll@coastms.co.uk or 01531 890415.
MWH is the first Annual Sponsor of the CIWEM National Conference Programme
World Wetlands Day Conference 2008
29th and 30th January 2008, London
Sponsors to date: Mouchel, WWF-UK, Natural England, English Heritage, Hyder, Halcrow
Atkins, Defra, The Wildlife Trusts, Water for Wildlife, Carter Ecological
Water Quality Update 2008
6th March 2008, London
Flood Management 2008 – Flooding and Critical Infrastructure
26th March 2008, London
Sponsors to date: Atkins, MWH, Mouchel, Halcrow, WRc
Water Framework Directive Update
4th June 2008, London
Sponsors to date: Halcrow, WRc
Climate Change and Water
July 2008, London
Sponsors to date: WWF-UK, Halcrow, WRc
Integrated Urban Drainage Management Policy
Autumn 2008, London
Sponsors to date: WRc, Hydro International, Polypipe Civils
Extreme Flooding 2008 – Emergency Planning and Flooding
5th November 2008, London
Sponsors to date: MWH, Halcrow
Water Framework Directive - Diffuse Pollution
November 2008, London
Environmental Management Update 2008
November 2008, London
‘Developing Sustainably’/Sustainable Communities/
Developing within Environmental Limits
November 2008, London
PR09 Conference
November 2008, London
2009
A Joint CIWEM/EWA/ASTEE Conference
Water Management in Europe
June 2009, Lille
This conference will actively engage and update the wetland community in helping promote effective input into water planning policies that will affect variousactivities over the next five years. Main issues are:
- PR09 – wetland policies for water company investment
- River Basin District Planning – wetland policies for programmes of measures
- Post-Pitt Review Flood Risk Management policy for the UK – the role of wetlands
- BAP new targets – implementation and delivery
- Wetlands Strategy – post workshop report
The conference will be on 29-30 January in London. For more information, go to www.ciwem.org/events.”
3. Postponed Extraordinary General Meeting – Tuesday, 12th February 2008
You recently received an EGM Notice and supporting documents relating to important proposals for constitutional change. It has come to our attention that the papers contained some errors and that some pages were duplicated and that others were omitted. We are currently investigating how these errors occurred and we sincerely apologise for any confusion that has been caused.
As a consequence we have decided to postpone the EGM planned for 12th February and to reissue the EGM Notice with a corrected set of papers to ensure that all members fully understand the business to be transacted at the EGMand feel confident with the proposals.
Please, therefore, accept this as notice that the EGM planned for Tuesday, 12th February 2008, at the Naval & Military Club in London will not now take place.
A new EGM Notice with the correct set of documents will be sent to all members in due course together with notification of a new date for the meeting. Once again please accept the Institution’s sincere apologies and be assured that by postponing the EGM it is ensuring that the best interests of its members are being maintained.
4. Young Members Award 2008 closes 18th January 2008!The CIWEM Young Members’ Award 2008 sponsored by Jacobs Babtie recognises the outstanding contribution to environmental understanding made by a young member of CIWEM. In order to make the award more inclusive the criteria has changed for 2008. Entrants must be nominated from their Branch, Group or employer by filling in a nomination form. A panel of judges will assess each nominee on a number of criteria and the short listed candidates will be invited toLondon for a presentation and informal interview.
The Award comprises of a trophy (a silver quaich cup), a framed certificate, publication of an article in Water and Environment Magazine and a cheque for £1000. The Award will be presented at the CIWEM Annual Dinner in London in May 2008.
For further information on the award and to download the nomination form please visit http://www.ciwem.org/awards/young/index.asp or email Jo Cooper jcooper@ciwem.org
5. Water Reuse is a Sustainable Water Supply for UK IndustryCIWEM believes that water reuse should play an important part in achievingmore sustainable water management in the UK.
Water is essential to industry for processes such as cooling, heating, diluting, transportation and sanitation. Businesses have financial and environmental incentives to reduce their consumption of mains-supplied potable water, so alongside demand management there is a need to source alternative water supplies. Water reuse involves suitably treated wastewater from one process being reused for a new purpose.
In a new briefing report CIWEM examines the potential benefits to society from industry reusing water, including greater environmental flows for freshwater wildlife and water-based recreation and the freeing-up of potable quality water for domestic consumers. For industry, water reuse provides a more drought-resistant water supply and potential financial savings. CIWEM suggests that where potential sustainability concerns such as the energy usage required to treat and distribute the water and disposing of concentrate have been resolved, water reuse can be sustainable. CIWEM believes it should be an integral part of a suite of water demand and supply management measures that together can bring about more sustainable water management in the UK. The report concludes by highlighting five factors that are critical to facilitating sustainable water reuse in the UK.
Copies of the briefing report are available online at http://www.ciwem.org/resources/ or in hard copy format upon request.
In March 2007, CIWEM encouraged Gordon Brown to extend proposed reduced VAT rates for energy efficient products to digital publications. Although Gordon Brown has committed the UK to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 80 percentby 2050, online publications are still being charged the normal rate of VAT.
If we are to reach the goal of a low carbon economy, CIWEM believes that it is a travesty that online versions of books and journals attract 17.5 percent VAT, whereas the less environmentally sound print version attracts zero percent VAT. The carbon dioxide emissions involved in the process of producing a hard copy publication, in terms of transport, printing, paper usage, chemical usage and other life cycle costs, is significant.
To read more, go to www.ciwem.org/press
7. Determined Effort Needed To Deliver Pitt Report RecommendationsCIWEM welcomes Sir Michael Pitt's 'Cabinet Office Lessons Learnt' interim report, which emphasises the need for a robust, long term approach to flood risk management and greater coordination between the many organisations involved.
CIWEM firmly believes that identifying the lessons is a useful first step. For real change to occur on the ground, we now need to learn from this and act upon the recommendations. Pitt's review must therefore be translated into a plan with specific time bound actions for accountable organisations. The actions must be realistic, properly resourced and monitored and reviewed at the highest level.
CIWEM recognises the significant threat currently posed by flood risk, which is set to increase through the impacts of climate change. There is no ‘miracle cure’ to eliminate flood risk, which can never be totally removed. Flood risk management will only be improved by implementing a coordinated set of small, separate steps which make up a portfolio of measures. Although some organisations have shown improvement in the management of flood risk, in the past, the implementation of some of the more beneficial steps have been hampered by institutional matters. CIWEM now urges all stakeholders, including the public, to embrace the task with the same energy. Issues such as the continued inappropriate siting of new developments in areas of high flood risk must be taken more seriously.
To read more, go to www.ciwem.org/press
8. Become the Next Environmental Photographer of the Year2008’s international Environmental Photographer of the Year competition is now open. The competition seeks to celebrate photographers who use their ability to raise awareness of environmental and social issues. It encourages entries that are traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, ironic, creative, experimental, subversive, subtle, strong, resonant, challenging, political, original and beautiful. But most of all, the competition celebrates the power of photography to inspire people around the world to start taking care of ourenvironment.
The exhibition is open to all professional and amateur, national and international photographers working with digital and traditional photography. This year’s categories are Changing Climates; A World of Difference; Quality of Life; and The Natural World. This will also be the first year of a special Under 21 category which has no thematic boundaries.
Individual pieces of work will be judged on impact, creativity, composition, originality, quality and technical abilities. To enter, go to www.ciwem.org/awards/epoty. The competition is open until July 31st 2008.
9. Unearthing RiversMany urban rivers exist in subterranean obscurity, contained in underground culverts that reduce the ecological and recreational value of an area. CIWEM believes that returning our waterways to a more natural condition would bringenvironmental, social and economic benefits.
In the past, engineers met urban development needs and dealt with flood issues by building artificial channels or burying rivers underground. However culverts disconnect communities from their natural surroundings, adversely affect wildlife and can increase the risk of flooding.
De-culverting, or opening up these artificial channels, can provide valuable wetland habitat, offer educational and recreational opportunities, enhance urban regeneration programmes, reduce costs through natural bioengineering techniques, reduce flood risk and help to give a place a sense of identity.
CIWEM believes that burying watercourses is rarely the optimum solution, so calls for active identification of opportunities for de-culverting. CIWEM believes that development or regeneration proposals should better integrate and enhance natural watercourses, and where de-culverting is not possible, enhancement or mitigation work should be implemented.
To read more, go to www.ciwem.org/press
10. Launching Environmental Careers with CIWEMCIWEM’s new website www.environmentalcareers.org.uk helps:
- Companies attract high quality employees through job postings, company profiles, employee testimonials, case studies and adverts
- Students find information about the wide range of opportunities available in the environmental sector through extensive sector summaries, job profilesand university information
- Graduates secure their perfect job through a searchable international jobs-market, networking opportunities and links to potential employers
In just one month over 15,000 users visited www.environmentalcareers.org.uk, which is approximately 500 a day.
If you would like to find out more about advertising with CIWEM, please contact Andrew Robinson at andrewr@leadmedia.co.uk or on 01992 535 323.
11. New Year … New Start … New ZealandAre you ready to make the lifestyle move to New Zealand? Meet with our interviewteam who will be in the UK in March.
MWH are well positioned in the market as infrastructure and environment experts, working across a broad spectrum of sectors throughout New Zealand. We want to ensure that the legacy we leave is a positive one and our purpose of Building a Better World is taken into account in the delivery of all our projects.
Our projects are diverse, from a ground water study in Fiji, to public health risk management plans, water supply strategies in rural towns, design of some of New Zealand’s largest wastewater treatment plants, and treatment processes ranging from high tech systems to the more natural ponds and wetlands.
To support our project commitments and future business plans, we require:
| Senior Project & Programme Managers Senior Hydraulic Modellers Team Leader, Civil/Hydraulics |
Senior Water & Wastewater Engineers Senior Water & Wastewater Treatment / Process Engineers Senior Hydrogeologists |
With fantastic career development opportunities and an attractive relocation package, coupled with the great lifestyle that New Zealand has to offer, check out the current vacancies on our website now and see what position your skills can take you to or, alternatively, contact Lisa our National Recruitment Managerat lisa.m.webb@mwhglobal.com
Applications close 18 February 2008 so don’t delay. Send us your details and after meeting with our team in London, Birmingham and Edinburgh during the first two weeks in March, you too could be part of the future with MWH New Zealand.
www.mwhglobal.co.nz/careers
12. Senior Asset Strategistat Severn Trent Water
£30,505 - £40,717
Over 8 million people count on us for their crucial water supplies. Yet providing them with fresh running water is only half the story. We’re also responsible for processing their waste, too. It’s a huge operation, and right now, we need someone to help us shape the future direction of this side of our business.
As one of our Senior Asset Strategists, you’ll do just this and more. We’ll want you to develop intelligent strategies for asset maintenance, growth, quality and service enhancement for all our Waste business areas. When you’re not helping us deliver both our short and long-term business strategies you’ll play a vital role in realising our objectives through our internal capital and operational programmes. It’s a high-profile challenge – one that’ll see you collaborating closely with key stakeholders and playing a prominent role in our Waste Strategy team.
Confident and credible, you’ll have managed assets effectively in this area already and have experience in cost/benefit analysis enabling optimisation of large scale investment portfolios. You’ll have a strong understanding of both capital investment and the regulatory cycle – plus knowledge of wastewater treatment processes. You’ll be degree educated. A full UK driving is also essential.
To apply please visit www.stwater.co.uk
An evening of socialising, celebration and forward thinking is taking place at the historic Drapers Hall on 8th May. CIWEM’s President and Council will entertain the leading professionals from water companies, environmental agencies, government and regulatory bodies, environmental consultancies, contractors, professional associations, NGOs and the media. The invited guest speaker Phil Woolas, MP, Minister of State for Environment, and with over 270 guests, this promises to be an evening to remember.
Individual tickets are £85 + VAT and corporate tables for 10 are £1660 + VAT. Sponsorship packages are also available. Please contact Lorraine Poole,email lpoole@ciwem.org for further details.
14. Journal of Flood Risk Manangement, supported by Arup, MWH and Royal Haskoning
The inaugural Editorial Board for the journal has now been finalised and the full list of Board members can be found on the journal website at www.floodriskmanagement.org.
The journal webpage on the CIWEM website has been updated with information on the journal including how to submit a paper and the full author guidelines. Please see www.ciwem.org/publications/flood for more details.
An official journal launch is being planned to take place at The House of Commons, London. The launch will coincide with a meeting of the Parliamentary Climate Change group and Colin Challen MP has agreed to support the event. The launch will be open to MPs, Lords and Parliamentary contacts/Group Members as well as CIWEM invitees and will take place in late March or April 2008.
The journal is open for paper submissions. All submissions and reviews are completed online through Manuscript Central which can be found at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jfrm. This online submission and reviewing system will assist authors worldwide in submitting their papers and reduce the amount of time it takes for a decision to be made, ensuring timely publication.
For further information on the journal please contact Lauren Goozee, lauren@ciwem.org.
Water and Environment Journal is seeking to increase it’s reviewer database. Reviewers peer-review technical papers to determine their suitability for publication and advise on any amendments or revisions necessary such that papers are credible and accurate; enhance knowledge and understanding of water and environmental issues; promote sustainable development and are a credit to the standing andreputation of CIWEM and the profession.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in the work of the Institution and be the first to read exciting new research. We welcome applications from anyone with suitable expertise in a subject within the scope of water and environmental management. Reviewers can also enjoy free online access to Water and Environment Journal for one year and a 20% discount on Blackwell books! This includes access to full articles, you can request RSS feeds and updates straight to your desktop, search all full-text articles for key-words or phrases and sign up for table of contents e-mail alerts.
For more information or to submit your CV please contact Joanna Cooper jcooper@ciwem.org
16. CIWEM One-Day Workshops 2008
Preparing for the CIWEM Professional Review – Tuesday 29th January, Tuesday 4th March, Tuesday 24th June, Tuesday 21st October.
Applicants for Corporate or Associate grades of membership will be required to complete a Professional Review. This workshop is designed to help you to understand each element of the Professional Review process including report preparation and the panel interview.
How to be a CIWEM Mentor – Tuesday 22nd April, Tuesday 11th November.
This workshop examines skills required to be a work place Mentor and showshow to apply them in a CIWEM Structured Training Scheme.
Please see http://www.ciwem.org.uk/education/ for further details and registration forms for all workshops. Before registering for a workshop please check availability by calling Tom Owen on 020 7831 3110 or e-mail profdev@ciwem.org.
CIWEM has had an active year in 2007 further developing the International Network; becoming more active in the European Union, inputting directly into policy development; taking a greater role under the discussions linked to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); establishing a climate change working group under the European Water Association (EWA) and launchinga CIWEM Climate Change Network for members across the world.
The Institution has working with members across the world to establish country groups to support and co-ordinate with local members. In addition further links have been developed with organisations such as the International Water Association, Water Environment Federation and the Stockholm Water Institute, host of World Water Week. CIWEM has also been supporting development initiatives of the Hong Kong Branch, with the President attending the Climate Change Conference in Hong Kong that the branch helped to coordinate.
It has also been an active year for working with UK Government as CIWEM has continued to support the initiatives Partners for Water and Sanitation (PAWS)and Partners for Environmental Cooperation in Europe (PECE), both of which are now self sufficient organisations. Close working relationships continue with WaterAid and RedR and CIWEM is also a member of the initiative to develop professional institutions in China, PI-UKChina.
What does 2008 hold? The Institution will continue to build on the developments outlined above and, in addition, 2008 will see CIWEM properly launch the UK Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition in the UK, which aims to involve 16-20 year old students in producing a water project of their own design. There will be further work with the EU as CIWEM continues to input through the EWA into the development of EU policy. 2008 will see CIWEM co-host a workshop at the IWA World Congress in Vienna in September, as well as attending the World Water Week in Stockholm in August. Further relationships will be developed with like minded organisations globally and more country groups will be established in 2008. The President will again visit the Hong Kong Branch and explore ways to enhance the support to members in the region and CIWEM will look to work with the British Council, as they plan activities around the theme of Biodiversity to mark 200 years since the birth of Charles Darwin.
It is important that during 2008 members take an increasingly active role in the development of CIWEM International Activities, so please contact Paul Horton at paul@ciwem.org for further information
CIWEM responds to a wide range of consultation documents as part of its technical and policy output. If you are a CIWEM member and have views on any current public consultations, please feel free to share them with us. A list of the consultations that are currently being considered, together with an internet address for the papers themselves, features in every edition of E-News. A deadline for when we need to receive your comments is always listed. If you would like to view recent consultation responses made by the Institution you can do soon the Institution’s website at www.ciwem.org/policy/consultation
Current consultations:
Consumer Council for Water
Draft Forward Work Programme
http://www.ccwater.org.uk/server.php?show=ConWebDoc.1468
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 22/01/08
Communities and Local Government
" Face-to-Face and Side-by-Side": A framework for inter faith dialogue and social action – Consultation
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/interfaithdialogue?version=3
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 28/02/08
Communities and Local Government
Consultation Paper on new Planning Policy Statement 4: Planning for Sustainable Economic Development
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/
consultationeconomicdevelopment?version=2
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 03/03/08
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on the review of schedule 9 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and a ban on the sale of certain non-native species
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/wca-schedule9/index.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 11/01/08
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on the implementation of the revised Bathing Water Directive
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/bathingwaters/index.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 21/01/08
OFWAT
Setting price limits for 2010-15: Framework and approach – a consultation paper
http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/aptrix/ofwat/publish.nsf/Content/pr09_methodologypaper181007
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 11/01/08
OFWAT
OFWAT Forward Programme 2008-9 to 2010-11
http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/aptrix/ofwat/publish.nsf/
AttachmentsByTitle/draft_fwdprog08-09_2010-11.pdf/$FILE/draft_fwdprog08-09_2010-11.pdf
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 24/01/08
19. Complimentary Trial to the ENDSReport for CIWEM Members
The ENDS Report is the UK’s No 1 journal on environmental policy for business. For over 29 years we have helped all types of companies gain a detailed understanding of the latest environmental regulations and how they are changing the business landscape. The ENDS Report scans the horizon and informs you how the environmental debate is shaping up in the UK and how this is impactingon your customers and clients as well as government and NGOs.
As a member of CIWEM, you can now trial the ENDS Report, have full access to www.endsreport.com and receive the ENDS Report Bulletin, for one month.
To start your complimentary trial to the ENDS Report, click here
www.endsreport.com/web/ciwem-free
To take advantage of the discount offer for a 1 year subscription to the ENDS Report, click here www.endsreport.com/web/ciwem-dis
Recruiting Reviewers
Water and Environment Journal is welcoming applications from reviewers with suitable expertise in a subject within the scope of water and environmental management. Reviewers enjoy free online access to WEJ for one year and a 20% discount on Blackwell books. For more information or to submit your CVplease contact Joanna Cooper, jcooper@ciwem.org.
CIWEM Technical Panels
CIWEM’s Technical Panels help the Institution to inform its policies on the issues of the day, and to develop high quality technical outputs such as consultation responses, conferences and publications. If you would be interested in getting involved then we would be interested in hearing from you. Please visit www.ciwem.org/policy/panels/Panels_Flyer2.doc or email Justin Taberham, Director of Policy for further information (Justin@ciwem.org)
CIWEM Professionals Directory
Whether you are searching for an expert in dams or drainage, flood risk assessment or fish passes, the Professionals’ Directory can help. This free service allows users to search over forty areas of expertise within the sector and tailor searches to a specific global geographic region. Go to http://www.ciwem.org/directory/ to explore the search function.
Interested in joining the Directory? For more information please visit http://www.ciwem.org/directory/join/
Business and Academic Affiliates receive a considerable discount on Professionals Directory membership as well as a number of other benefits, for further information please visit: http://www.ciwem.org/membership/affiliation/
Sale of Publications
We have a selection of CIWEM publications available at discounted prices, including CIWEM conference proceedings. For more information please visit: http://www.ciwem.org/publications/books/ or contact Jo Cooper jcooper@ciwem.org.
We are also selling a selection of non-CIWEM books, journals, conference proceedings and other miscellaneous publications. Topics include civil engineering, hydrology, the water environment, drinking water and effluent treatment, sewerage and drainage, global processes, pollution, chemicals, ecology, biology, toxicology, overseas development, mathematical modelling, policy and legislation, history and a selection of antiquarian books. The sale of these is being handled by Dr David Gasking, a long-standing member of CIWEM. For more information please visit: www.ciwem.org/publications/book_sale.asp.
Information Resources
Wanting to wise-up on the Water Framework Directive; looking for an introduction to invasive species; or longing for the lowdown on land-use and water?! For Information on these, and other topics visit the Resources area on CIWEM’s website which has a variety of reports, briefings and fact sheets for you to download free of charge. Visit www.ciwem.org/resources/
Have Your Say
Last month, 76 percent of you thought that one designated body should have responsibility for managing all forms of flooding. The sustainability of the proposed Severn Barrage has proved controversial in the last few months; whilst the Sustainable Development Commission has came out in favour of the renewable energy scheme, The Wildlife Trusts have said that the project hasn’t passed key environmental tests. What do you think? Have Your Say at www.ciwem.org.
CIWEM Website Visits
During the past month CIWEM’s website has been visited over 46,000 times. Of these visits the membership page accounted for 2,381 unique visits, representing just over 3% of the total visits to the site. The Business and Academic Affiliatepage had a total of 285 hits.
Discounted Software for CIWEM Members
CIWEM has teamed up Citnexus, a leading provider of software to Education, Charities and Professional bodies, to offer members great discounts on top name software. Some of the offers available include Windows Vista Business, £123.38 and Office Professional Plus 2007 only £182.13. Great savings are also available on other Microsoft products plus AVG, Filemaker, Quickbooks, eXPert PDF and TurboCAD.
Please go to the CIWEM Members Area www.ciwem.org/members/ for more information.
Are you keeping your CPD record up to date?
All Members, Fellows and Associates of CIWEM are obliged to keep a record of their Continuing Professional Development, the current requirement for CPD is 30 hours a year. This message is particularly important for Chartered Scientists who will be asked to present their CPD record to revalidate their CSci designation after 5 years.
You can record and update your CPD online via the members area of the website at www.ciwem.org/members
For more information on how to record CPD please visit
www.ciwem.org/education/development/#Recording
Chartered Scientists: Keep your CPD Up to Date
In order to revalidate their CSci designation, all Chartered Scientists will be required to submit their CPD record in advance of the 5 year renewal date. We will be contacting all Chartered Scientists prior to their renewal dateto ask for their CPD submission.
Pay Your Subscriptions Online
We would like to remind all out members that your annual subscription can be paid quickly and securely via the members area of the website at www.ciwem.org/members. The members area is the fastest way to pay your subscription, obtain receipts, update personal details and log your CPD electronically.
Remember to tell us where you are
To enable the Institution to keep in regular touch with members, either by email, or via the regular post, we need to be advised of changes. Some of the information we circulate, for instance from the EC(UK), Science Council and Society for the Environment, only comes in an electronic format. If you are registered with these external bodies but we don’t have your most up to date email address you are missing receiving their newsletters andother information.
You can simply log on to the members area of the CIWEM website, www.ciwem.org give your membership number and create a password then update your record yourself, or contact membership@ciwem.org and let us know the changes you would like made to your record and we can do it for you.
If you require any help or additional information please contact the membership helpdesk on 020 7831 3110, between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, where there will be someone who can help.
Membership Helpdesk
The CIWEM Membership helpdesk operates from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and is available to answer all your queries pertaining to membership and guideyou through the membership application process.
if you have any queries give us a call on 0207 831 3110 and see if we can make CIWEM more accessible to you?
Meeting Room for Hire at CIWEM
The Institution's premises in John Street, situated between Bloomsbury and the City, has a room available for letting. Set out in Board Room style,it comfortably seats up to 15 people and is ideal for small meetings.
For further information, contact CIWEM
Tel: 0207 831 3110
E-mail: reception@ciwem.org
Or visit: http://www.ciwem.org.uk/about/meeting.asp
Society for the Environment
The Society for the Environment (SocEnv) is the independent body that regulates the award of the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) qualification. The SocEnv Newsletter carries important information for CEnvs and those interested in the Society.
To view the latest newsletter, please visit:
www.socenv.org.uk/news-and-press-release/socenv-newsletter/
30th January 2008
Exploring Innovative Remediation Techniques for Contaminated Land and Groundwater
Haberdashers' Hall, London
A combination of decades of industrial development, agricultural activities and other sources of contamination such as waste disposal and deposition from the atmosphere have led to a lack of appreciation of the impact on the environment. The Environment Agency has estimated that 300,000 hectares of land at over 325,000 sites in England and Wales are contaminated with a variety of pollutants. On average 250 new sites have been classified as contaminated each year since 2000. Using landfill alone is no longer a sustainable option. But the remediation and re-use of contaminated and brownfield sites allows this land to be used for essential housing, commercial or environmental development whilst alsohelping to protect valuable greenfield sites.
This one day interactive workshop will consider the negative impact that contaminated land and groundwater is having on the environment, it will introduce novel methods for remediation and incorporate these ideas to address the challenges facing sustainable construction on remediated land. A series of case studies will offer innovative and practical solutions to the risk assessment and treatment of contaminated land and the networking session will promote collaboration between industry and academia.
Contact: Sapna Suchdev s.suchdev@LTNetwork.org 0870 730 8688
30 January to 1 February 2008
WEX 2008 - THE WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXCHANGE
WHERE WATER DOES BUSINESS
Marbella, Spain
Engage with your fellow leaders in world class organisations across the international water sector by pre-selecting your own programme of one-to-one meetings from delegations that include: water utilities, government officials, municipal authorities, consultancies, engineers, research institutions, urban planners, developers, industrial process specialists, and NGOs.
Find out how the leading edge practitioners are meeting the challenges of increased regulation, climate change and innovation. To learn more about WEX or to secure your place at this unique and innovative event for leaders in water email: info@buildingonbusiness.com or call us on +44 207 403 2773 or visit www.w-e-x.com
20 February 2008
The ENDS Report Emissions Trading: Under EU ETS Phase II & Phase III
Ibis Earl's Court, London
As the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme moves into its second phase there is a real need for every business to understand the impact this will have on their operations and future strategy. Following the success of previous years, The ENDS Report is once again bringing together leading industry and policy experts to offer a complete guide to the policy changes and practical implications of managing emissions trading.
Key questions that will be explored throughout the day include:
- How can you prepare your business to respond to the EU ETS revisions?
- What were the key challenges for determining NAPs for Phase I and how have they been resolved for Phase II?
- What changes have been made to national allocation methodologies andauctioning processes to ensure quota setting accuracy?
- How can you monitor, report and verify commitments for Phase II to ensurecompliance?
- What will happen to the EU ETS post 2012 and how can you prepare for this?
CIWEM members are being offered a 10% discount. All you need to do is enter the code 'CIWEM10%' when booking online at www.emissionstradingconference.com. For further information, go to www.emissionstradingconference.com
Wednesday 27th February 2008
Climate Modelling, Risk Management and Adaptation (code = CM2
Methodist Central Hall Westminster, London
With ever-increasing evidence of climate change comes the need to understand its impact and, for industry, the business need to be able to anticipate its long-term effects is becoming increasingly clear. With the release of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Fourth Assessment Report (IPCC AR4) earlier this year, and the UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) scenarios in 2008, this timely conference will look at the latest developments in climate modelling technology and reporting, and will demonstrate how the outcomes of the latest academic research can help to inform decision-making in the areas of forward planning, risk management, mitigation and adaptation.
Contact: Sheila Ohene s.ohene@LTNwork.org 0870 730 8656
11-12 March 2008
Industrial Environment Forum at easyFairs® SOLIDS
Birmingham NEC
New forum at easyFairs SOLIDS 2008 tackles key plant performance and environmental compliance issues. Easyfairs® SOLIDS is the only UK exhibition for the solids processing, handling and storage industries, and new for 2008 will be an Industrial Environment Forum launched to help plant engineers and managers to meet ever tougher demands to improve plant performance, efficiency and environmental compliance.
A major first for the sector, the forum will showcase technologies and solutions that address key performance issues at every stage of the plant process, including:
- Pollution control & prevention
- Emissions monitoring
- Effluent monitoring & treatment
- Waste management & recycling
- Safety & compliance
- Quality control
- Energy efficiency
- Filtration & separation
- Odour & noise control
There will also be a full programme of free learnShops™ seminars on key issues and hot topics, such as waste minimisation and management, energy efficiency, air/effluent monitoring and MCERTS, renewable energy solutions, and the latest regulatory developments.
More information and free registration at www.easyfairs.com/solids, and for stand bookings, contact Sunita Puee on tel: 0208 622 4416 or e-mail: sunita.puee@easyfairs.com
17th - 19th March 2008, plus linked site visit on 20th March
Flooding and Water Management in the Landscape
Sheffield Hallam University
The Tourism and Environmental Change Research Unit at Sheffield Hallam University and the Biodiversity and Landscape History Research Institute are running a major event on Flooding and Water Management in the Landscape. It will cover the lessons of history and landscape change for the future and impacts of climate and other environmental changes.
German colleagues affected by floods in both eastern and western Germany will be presenting. Professors Chris Baines, Adrian Saul, Stuart Lane and Ian Cluckie are already confirmed, plus Alan Simson, Ian Rotherham, Environment Agency and Halcrow. CIWEM, ADAS, Yorkshire & Regional Assembly & IEEM are supporting the event.
For further details and to register your interest, please contact the Conference Team on 0114 272 4227, email info@hallamec.plus.com or visit our website www.ukeconet.co.uk.
7th – 8th April 2008
Collective Responsibility
The Royal Society of Medicine, London
This third conference ‘Collective Responsibility’ follows on from two successful Water Contamination Emergencies conferences. It recognises the need for all companies, agencies and experts to share, collaborate and draw on lessons learnt, and will have a distinctly international flavour. The topics will deal with the principal aspects of collective responsibility in three concurrent streams: Operations, Data Management, Communications.
For more information, contact maggi@maggichurchouseevents.co.uk
27th-29th April 2008
The 9th China Int’l Environmental Protection Exhibition (CIEPEC+EPTEE 2008)
Intex Shanghai and Shanghai Mart
The 9th China Int’l Environmental Protection Exhibition (CIEPEC+EPTEE 2008) will be held on Apr. 27th-29th, 2008 at Intex Shanghai and Shanghai Mart, providing 30,000 sq. m. of exhibition floor space, and attracting 750 exhibitors (approximately 1,200 booths). Through this win-win cooperation with CIEPEC (China Int’l Environmental Protection Exhibition & Conference, organized by China Association of Environmental Protection Industry -CAEPI), CIEPEC+EPTEE will become the top-ranking environmental protection exhibition in Asia, with the most exhibitors, the highest specialization and the most advanced technologies. The exhibits scope includes water and wastewater treatment, air pollution prevention, solid waste treatment, noise prevention & control and renewable energies. It’s the superexcellent opportunity for your company to enter into Chinese market and power your business in the field of environmental protection!
For more details, please visit our website: www.eptee.com
Contact Ms Hope SAI Tel: +86-21-54592323 ext.327 Fax: +86-21-54253480
Email: hope.expo@gmail.com
29th to 30th April
CIBSE / ASHRAE Conference on the Tyne: Practical Skills for Sustainability
Newcastle Gateshead Hilton
Practical help and advice on costing, constructing, staffing and selling sustainability takes main stage at the CIBSE / ASHRAE Conference 2008:‘Sustainability – niche to norm’.
Speakers include ASHRAE President Kent Peterson, Jane Carlsen, Principal Planner for the GLA, Simon Harris, Director of Cost Consultancy at Cyril Sweett and Becky Warren from Eversheds. Dan Epstein, Head of Sustainable Development at the Olympic Delivery Authority will also be presenting a case study on ‘innovating, delivering and learning lessons at the Olympics’.
The two day conference will answer key questions such as:
- How can we produce convincing cost arguments for low & zero carbon technologies?
- How can we meet the skills shortages in the building services field?
- How will the CSR agenda affect building services consultancies?
- How will planning issues impact on building and refurb projects?
- What lessons can we learn from the US?
CIBSE President John Armstrong said: “The CIBSE / ASHRAE joint Conferences always make for a lively, informative and highly topical event. The 2008 conference is no exception and delegates can look forward to a two-day programme full of practical advice, real examples and information for a smooth transition of Sustainability – from niche to norm.”
For more information contact CIBSE on 020 8675 5211
28-29th July 2008
NUREC - The Northern Urban Regeneration Exhibition and Conference
Liverpool
The key event for regeneration practitioners to listen, learn, discuss and debate the challenges facing our Northern towns and cities as they seek to narrow the gap with London and the South East. The Conference - 28 industry leaders lend their expertise, share their knowledge and offer lively debate to the proceedings. Delegates can attend on 1 or both days, but is limited to the first 200 pre-registered delegates per day. The Exhibition - limited to 50 organisations including Councils, Urban Regeneration & Development Companies, City Regeneration Investment Agencies, Architects / Urban Design Companies, Local Corporate Companies, Government Agencies and Community Programmes. Liverpool City Regeneration Tour - followed by drinks reception / networking meeting on the first evening
For more information about the conference or to reserve space at the exhibition, please contact us on 01323 472467 or via www.nurec2008.com
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