From the macro to the micro: analysis from the IES

Water Environment & Ecosystem Services Technical Panel
Webinars
October 2025
Aerial view of mangrove forest flanked by the sea

This discussion meeting brings together experts on nature-based solutions to discuss how they can support a healthy and resilient water environment, whilst delivering multiple benefits for people and nature. 


Each speaker provides a short presentation exploring their views...

Joseph Lewis
Article
October 2025
Leeds skyline overlooking the docks with a range of civic, residential, and industrial buildings

Joseph Lewis is Head of Policy at the Institution of Environmental Sciences, working to promote the use of the environmental sciences in decision making. Joseph leads the delivery of the IES Policy Programme, standing up for the voice of science, scientists, and the natural...

Jemma-Anne Lonsdale
Webinars
October 2025
Offshore wind turbines with a sandy beach in the foreground

In this webinar, Jemma-Anne Lonsdale, Principal Environmental Consultant at Haskoning, provided insights into the following areas: 



What a typical day looks like in her role
The range of projects she works on and clients she works with
Her career route and how her decisions were shaped...
Various
Webinars
October 2025
farmland burning with smoke rising after extreme heat

Despite a significant increase in focus at recent climate COPs, climate adaptation remains underfunded and under-recognised. With the prospect of a world beyond 1.5 degrees looking increasingly likely, how can we adapt to the challenges posed by flooding, droughts, food insecurity, and energy...

Various
Webinars
October 2025
meandering river through a dusty land

Delivering climate objectives means getting large amounts of finance to the people and projects that need it. Operationalising global finance through effective mechanisms has been a major challenge of the last five years, so urgent action is needed on a global level.


Ahead of the COP30...

Various
Webinars
October 2025
Wind turbine being constructed

Climate action requires transformative change away from the systems of consumption and production that embed climate pressures.


Ahead of the COP30 climate summit taking place in Brazil in November, the IES is focused on the issues that will shape the agenda. If we want to deliver...

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Researchers, professionals and members of the IES team provide in depth analysis of news stories, topical issues and emerging science.

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Bea Gilbert

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