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This month:
1. CIWEM Seeks YOUR VIEWS on Future Conference Themes
CIWEM organises around twenty national conferences per year on a broad range of subjects within Water and Environmental Management. Our conferences cater for a diverse audience and we choose those themes which most demand inclusive debate and action. We’re planning the 2007 Conference Programme and we’re keen to ensure that the themes accurately reflect what CIWEM Members and the wider environmental profession really want.
Please tell us:
- Which broad themes you would like to see more conferences on?
- What issues are on the horizon that you would like to see debated?
- What you think of our current areas of focus?
Please email your thoughts, be they key words, bullet points, or a wider discussion of your views to Harriet Greene ( hgreene@ciwem.org ) and help us deliver what YOU want to see.
2. CIWEM International Network
CIWEM’s international activities continue to develop and following recent articles in the CIWEM Business Briefing and CIWEM E-news, the Institution is pleased to announce the launch of the CIWEM International Network. It is not intended to be a panel or a formal group but largely an e-mail contact group which holds the occasional meeting and has the principal aim of inputting into the development of international plans for CIWEM, by:
- Inputting into a CIWEM International Development Plan;
- Helping CIWEM to develop links with global organizations, such as the United Nations, World Health Organisation, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), etc plus the major funding institutions such as the World Bank, EBRD the EU etc. and work with the Director of International Development to foster these links;
- Supporting the Institution as it builds links into the EU, principally through the European Water Association;
- Working with the Institution to develop an annual International Conference;
- Producing an article for the Water and Environment Magazine (WEM) that reflects the situation in a country outside the UK in which you are working or are based, linked to the upcoming magazine themes, plus support the Institution as it aims to produce a regular international supplement of WEM;
- Becoming a national champion in a country where there are a significant number of CIWEM members but not yet a branch; this would involve acting as a coordinator for all locally based members. The country champions would help develop activities among CIWEM members based in country, act as the main contact point for local members and also act as the country contact for CIWEM;
- Exploring the demand and potential for establishing a CIWEM branch in a country where there are more than 40 members, for example New Zealand, United Arab Emirates;
- Help determine which events (conferences, exhibitions etc.) both national and international, CIWEM should participate in for example Stockholm World Water Week, International Water Association World Congress, and other country specific water & environment shows such as Romanian Water Association national conference or the Okotech Environmental show in Hungary. The aim will be to draw up a list of ‘must attend’ events;
- Endeavouring to raise the profile of the Institution at international events (conferences, seminars) that are attended by network members;
- Supporting the Institution, as appropriate, when it meets with delegations from other countries;
- Being involved in initiatives that CIWEM is a member of such as the UK Government Department Defra Partners for Water & Sanitation (PAWS) and the Partners for Environmental Cooperation in Europe (PECE);
- Helping CIWEM to identify activities that will support the international development of the institution;
These points are not exhaustive and they will be refined and developed further in discussion with the members of the network.
The International Network will be formally launched through CIWEM Business Briefing July/August edition.
Pile driving and industrial noise may adversely affect dolphin behaviour, communication and breeding, according to a scientific paper in CIWEM’s Water and Environment Journal.
Bottlenose dolphins that reside in designated Special Areas of Conservation throughout the UK, including Dorset, Anglesey and Cornwall, might be at risk from pile driving. The frequency range of pile driving noise could interfere with their ability to communicate, find food and avoid predators. This has the potential to affect their behaviour, health and their ability to breed successfully. Lactating females and young calves might be particularly vulnerable.
Recently more than 600 dolphins died mysteriously off the Indian Ocean archipelago in Zanzibar. The phenomenon has created a stir among marine experts, with varying theories that the Indian Ocean Bottlenose dolphins may have been hurt by pollution or underwater noise.
Author, Dr. Jonathan David, MCIWEM, suggests that mitigation measures be put in place to help prevent any adverse impacts upon dolphin populations. Operations should be restricted to low tide and suspended during calving season, an exclusion zone should be monitored before any activity starts and marine work should cease if a dolphin enters the work area. Other innovative ideas include creating an air bubble curtain and creating a ramped warning signal to give dolphins time to leave the area before work commences.
Dr David also calls for further research into the reactions of marine mammals to industrial noise to help mitigate future effects in relation to the increase in off-shore industry, such as the construction of wind farms.
Other wide ranging topics covered in the new edition of the Water and Environment Journal include the Water Framework Directive, the Gaza Strip, environmental sustainability and oil spills in Egyptian waters.
The Water and Environment Journal is The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management’s main peer-reviewed publication and can trace its origins back to the 1890’s. And with a new Editor-in Chief, Professor David Butler, and a new partnership with Blackwell Publishing, the Journal is moving from strength to strength.
CIWEM’s Journal is breaking new ground by being the first in the sector to be printed on 100 percent post-consumer waste recycled paper, as is appropriate for a publication dedicated to promoting environmental best practice.
As David Butler says, ‘Our goal is to build on the Journal’s deserved reputation by publishing the best papers in the field from around the world. I hope that our readers will enjoy the improved accessibility and enhanced layout and I am confident that our new partnership with Blackwell Publishing will help us to extend its worldwide readership.’
The Journal is published quarterly. CIWEM members receive a copy as part of their membership.
This year CIWEM has got together a team to take part in the Michelob ULTRA London Triathlon on behalf of WaterAid. This will involve a 1500m swim, 40km cycle and 10km run which will take place on the 5th or 6th August.
The team hopes to raise £1500 for the WaterAid project in Zambia, which is the CIWEM chosen project-link for this year. Zambia is one of the poorest countries in Southern Africa, poverty is increasing and health is deteriorating. WaterAid estimates that only 28 percent of people have access to water and that 24 percent of people have sanitation. These factors have contributed to a dramatically declining life expectancy that now stands at 37 years.
WaterAid has been working in the region for over 10 years and marked a number of achievements. We would like to support their continued good work and raise as much as possible over the coming months towards this worthy cause. Sponsoring the CIWEM team is extremely easy and can be done online at http://www.justgiving.com/teamciwem
For any other information please contact Jo Cooper jcooper@ciwem.org
Please dig deep and sponsor our team!
5. CIWEM Website Poll – Retrofitting Water Saving Devices
This month we have a new poll question on the front page of the CIWEM website (left-hand side, scroll down a little). With the current concern regarding pressure on water resources in the South-East of England, we would like to know your views on whether the Government should subsidise a scheme to retrofit houses with water saving devices? Have your say at:
www.ciwem.org . You can also view the results of recent polls.
CIWEM Conferences are continuing to be well attended and regarded. Outputs from recent conferences may now be found on the CIWEM website at: http://www.ciwem.org.uk/events/outputs.asp
We have a large number of sponsors and supporters for events in 2006, and bookings are going well. If you are interested in sponsoring any of the conferences noted below, please contact Justin Taberham, email Justin@ciwem.org . For the latest conference information in full, please visit http://www.ciwem.org/events
Encouraging the Take-up of Water Saving Devices in New and Existing Developments
6th July 2006, London
Contact Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro
Email: sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891
Brochure: http://www.ciwem.org/events/Water_Saving_Devices_Programme-060706.pdf
Water Framework Directive – Catchment Management
18th July 2006, London
Sponsors to date: Mott MacDonald, MWH, WWF-UK, Northumbrian Water, ADAS, Halcrow
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Brochure: http://www.ciwem.org/events/Catchment_Programme_180706.doc
Young Members Study Tour 2006
24th-28th July, Birmingham
Sponsors to date: Yara
Contact Frances Eldon, Aqua Enviro
Email: franceseldon@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891
Brochure: http://www.ciwem.org/events/Young_Members_Brochure2006.pdf
4th CIWEM Annual Conference
12th-14th September 2006, Newcastle
Sponsors to date: Yara, Northumbrian Water, MWH, Palintest, Strathkelvin Instruments, Hyder Consulting
Contact Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro
Email: sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891
Brochure: http://www.ciwem.org/events/CIWEM_4th_Conference_Brochure.pdf
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 so on the Institution’s website at www.ciwem.com/policy/consultation
Current consultations:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/nat-habitats-2006/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 16/06/06
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on the review of the Air Quality Strategy – options for further improvements in air quality
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/airqualstrat-review/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 23/06/06
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on proposed amendments to the Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) Regulations 2000 (“the PPC regulations”)
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/ppc-amendregs-2006/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 30/06/06
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on a review of the England Forestry Strategy
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/forestry-strategy/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 21/07/06
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on Outdoors for All? - Draft Diversity Action Plan
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/outdoorsdiversity/
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 08/09/06
Environment Agency
Groundwater Protection: Policy and Practice (GP3): Consultation on parts 1, 2 and 3
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waterres/groundwater/1349404/?version=1&lang=_e
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 16/06/06
8. Call for Environment Agency Mentors
If you are a Fellow or Member of the Institution and interested in becoming involved in the training and routes to Chartered status via a CIWEM formal Structured Training Scheme please can you make contact with Rosemary Butler at the Institution?
She would like to invite you to consider joining the register of Mentors for the newly recruited graduates at the Environment Agency who will soon be following a national scheme to achieve membership of the Institution.
In the first instance please forward your CV and full CPD record to Rosemary who will be compiling the register in partnership with the Training Department of the Environment Agency in Bristol. You can send a hard copy to CIWEM, 15 John St., London WC1N 2EB or email to rbutler@ciwem.org
If you have any questions about the role, Rosemary will be pleased to discuss them with you at any time.
An accreditation Panel recently visited WEDC at Loughborough University to assess two Masters Degree courses for CIWEM accreditation.
The courses; MSc Water & Environmental Management and MSc Water & Waste Engineering are delivered by both taught and distance learning.
The Panel were particularly impressed with the practical aspects of the curriculum, the international experience of the staff delivering the course, the quality of the teaching material which was found to be excellent for both distance learning and taught modules and the high calibre of the students following the course.
The Panel recommended that accreditation should be approved for 5 years commencing with the intake of the autumn 2005.
The students following the accredited courses qualify for free Student membership for the duration of their course and for free transfer to Graduate member on completion provided this is undertaken within a year of graduation.
10. New Website Launched to Tackle Business Waste
A new website encouraging Scottish businesses to recycle more of their waste has been officially launched by the Scottish Waste Awareness Group (SWAG).
The new online resource - entitled Waste Aware Business - contains a Business Recycling Directory giving firms access to recycling service providers such as local authorities, waste management companies and community sector organisations who provide alternatives to sending business waste to landfill sites. In order to ensure this resource was developed with the end-user in mind, SWAG has worked closely with both businesses and the waste management industry whilst developing the website.
The site includes tools for businesses to use, including a poster creator, frequently asked questions, and a number of useful links to other initiatives and organisations working with businesses to facilitate resource efficiency, such as Envirowise and the Business Environment Partnership (BEP). A 'how to' guide and case studies demonstrating how businesses have implemented recycling schemes and the cost savings achieved will be added over the coming months.
Waste Aware Business will be regularly updated and aims to provide a 'one-stop shop' style approach for businesses to access information on reusing and recycling their waste.
Launching the new service at Abbey Business Centre in Edinburgh, who currently receive a collection service from LEEP Recycling Ltd, Fiona Johnston, Waste Aware Business Campaigns Officer at SWAG said: “Commercial and industrial wastes account for around 75% of total waste generated in Scotland. As the cost of sending this to landfill sites continues to rise, businesses are starting to consider more economical alternatives to disposal such as reuse and recycling services.
“Waste Aware Business and its Business Recycling Directory will help them do this, by providing information and tools to allow them to become more resource efficient, whilst also providing environmental benefits.’’
Ken McLean of LEEP Recycling added: 'Working with the Edinburgh business community has allowed LEEP Recycling to develop customer-focused services that remove barriers to recycling and make it easy, cost effective and convenient for businesses of all sizes to participate fully in workplace recycling. The Waste Aware Business website is another useful tool that raises awareness of business waste issues and allows the business community access to a range of information from one central point.'
To access the new Waste Aware Business website, visit: www.wasteawarebusiness.com
Another Golden Member
Honorary Fellow Mr Edwin Arthur Drew, a CIWEM member, was omitted from the recent list of members who have held membership of the Institution and the predecessor bodies for 50 years or longer.
Our apologies to Mr Drew who will receive a certificate signed by the President of CIWEM, Robin Green and Nick Reeves the Executive Director together with a specially commissioned lapel pin.
Tackling Waste 2006
A WARMNET Conference for Postgraduate Research Students
The third annual conference, showcasing postgraduate and new research into tackling waste, will take place on 6th and 7th July 2006 at the University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus.
Tackling Waste 2006 presents a unique opportunity for waste management researchers to showcase their research into waste minimisation, recovery, reuse and recycling of “waste” materials and novel approaches to waste treatment.
Further information is available at: www.warmnet.org.uk
Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) Training Day
The next SiLC training day will be held on Thursday 30th November 2006 at the Crowne Plaza, Birmingham. The closing date for applications is 20th October. Further information may be found at: www.silc.org.uk
Publications Sale!
A variety of CIWEM publications from over the years will be available at discount rates of at least half price over the coming months. The Institution is also selling a selection of its non-CIWEM publications which are no longer required. For more information on both sets of publications please see http://www.ciwem.org/publications/book_sale.asp
CIWEM Professional Indemnity Insurance
Do you find it difficult and expensive to obtain Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance? CIWEM is aware that its members have found Professional Indemnity (PI) cover increasingly expensive and difficult to obtain in recent years, especially smaller firms and individual consultants. As a result, CIWEM is currently exploring the possibility of offering a PI insurance scheme exclusive to its members. For more information, please click here: www.millergroupservices.com/CIWEM
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
12. ENDS Report – FREE TRIAL OFFER
FREE TRIAL OFFER
To the UK’s leading monthly journal of environmental policy and business
Whether it’s the latest progress in implementing Ofwats regulations or a blow-by-blow update on the REACH debate, our specialist writers have it covered. Stitching together the many strands of environmental policy and legislation, the ENDS Report offers an invaluable spectrum of coverage from the overview of the environmental industry to the fine detail of a specific subject.
As a member of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, you can now trial the ENDS Report and www.endsreport.com on a complimentary basis for 28 days.
To start your FREE trial visit www.endsreport.com/web/ciwem-free
To take advantage of the CIWEM subscription offer visit: http://www.endsreport.com/web/ciwem-dis (this offer excludes current ENDS subscribers)
13. Global Smart Metering Technology for Water Summit
29-30 June 2006, Hotel Russell, London
The Global Smart Metering Technology for Water Summit is designed for international water utilities to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the different metering technologies available today, and the communications systems that support the latest advanced metering solutions.
The Summit will provide the opportunity for delegates to:
- Share global perspectives on tariff structures and their impact on demand
- Understand the total benefits of new advanced metering systems, including add-on benefits for the network such as leakage detection
- Evaluate the costs of integrating new metering technologies and hear detailed business case assessments from some of the world's top water companies
- Hear from industry expert Tim Waldron, (formerly of North-West Water and now CEO of Wide Bay Water, Australia), who is introducing the first remote metering system in Australia with the capability to introduce time-of-day charging - never been done in the world before with water.
For further information, visit www.smartmeters4water.com , email info@london-business-conferences.co.uk or call ++ 44 (0) 207 788 7860
14. ENDS Waste Conference - Managing Industrial And Commercial Waste
Through Minimisation, Treatment and Recovery to Reduce Waste Costs and Deliver Legal Compliance
11 July 2006 - IBIS, Earls Court, Central London
The ENDS Report will examine the most pressing issues that current waste legislation presents:
- Locating the latest movements in the EU and UK to drive understanding and compliance
- Identifying how the Landfill Directive, WEEE Directive and Hazardous Waste Regulations will effect the management of waste
- Exploring innovative waste management techniques to deal cost-effectively with waste
- Driving the use of recovered waste materials to enable sustainable waste management
Hear from:
- Paul Speight, Sustainable Production & Consumption Unit, DG Environment
- Liz Parkes, Head of Waste Regulation Policy, Environment Agency
- Speaker Name TBA, Waste Strategy Team, Defra
- Dr Martin Gibson, Director, Envirowise
- Andy Scorer, Environmental Advisor, Pfizer
- Dr Kirstie McIntyre, WEEE Programme Manager, HP
- Steve Norgrove, Assistant Director, Sustainable Development Directorate, DTI
- Dirk Hazell, Chief Executive, ESA
- Friends of the Earth
- Ineos ChlorVinyls
- Ciba Specialty Chemicals
- Ford
Interactive Format
- Innovation brainstorm: practical methods and techniques for minimising waste
- Panel: what is the best way to handle waste?
Book online @ www.endswasteconference.com or for more information please call 020 8267 4011
15. 32nd WEDC International Conference
The 32nd WEDC International Conference is being held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Columbo, Sri Lanka from the 13th to the 17th November 2006. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Sustainable Development of Water Resources, Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation’.
The conference will focus on best practice and lessons learnt on the sustainable use of water resources, the sustainable supply of potable water to rural, urban and displaced communities, environmentally sound sanitation strategies and how these can assist in improving health, sustaining livelihoods and alleviating poverty in low-income countries.
The conference will provide a global forum for practitioners, policy makers, academics and researchers from a wide range of disciplines and working in the water and environmental sanitation sectors to meet and share experiences on the conference theme. In addition to formal paper presentation, there will be opportunities for participants to present their work in poster presentations, workshops and discussion session. One day of the conference will be devoted to field visits, which will give international participants the opportunity to see examples of current work in Sri Lanka.
If you would like to submit a paper or you are interested in taking part in any of the debates or have an idea for an alternative debate please contact WEDC at wedc.conf@Lboro.ac.uk Full details of the conference can be found at www.Lboro.ac.uk/wedc/
16. Masters of Laws (LLM) in Environmental Law Distance Learning course with De Montfort University
Can contribute to your annual CPD points for the Law Society of England and Wales.
This course will help you:
- Analyse, interpret and apply relevant laws
- Gain a recognised UK University qualification
- Combine study with full time employment
- Apply your learning to your work immediately
Course syllabus
The course takes two and quarter years and is designed to develop as much choice as possible (course structure and module subjects detailed below)
October 2006 – January 2007
Core module (30 credits)
- Environmental, legal control and EC regulations
January 2007 – December 2007
Two 30 credit modules or one 30 credit module plus two 15 credit modules
January 2008 – December 2008
One 30 credit module or two 15 credit modules
Other modules available (30 credits)
Atmospheric pollution law, Health and Safety Law, Land Pollution Law, Law of Development Control, Nature conservation law and Water pollution law
Other modules available (15 credits)
Housing conditions law, International environmental law, Noise pollution law, Offences against the environment and radioactive pollution law
For more information about the course contact Colin Carter on +44(0)20 7017 4198 email: professionalacademy@informa.com
www.informaprofessionalacademy.com
CIWEM is a vibrant environmental professional body which offers professional development, an impressive programme of local, national and international events, a magazine ten times a year, a quarterly journal, excellent networking opportunities and many other benefits. Contact membership@ciwem.org for more details.
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