What is Dialogue Between Disciplines?

The Institution of Environmental Sciences (the IES) is at the forefront of uniting the interdisciplinary field of environmental science around a shared goal: to work with speed, vision, and expertise to solve the world’s most pressing environmental challenges, together.

IES members have expertise in areas such as air quality, land condition, and water. These operate as distinct areas within the IES through our communities and partner organisations. However, environmental issues do not sit in neat boxes. Each specialism interacts with others, and often they use different terminology, assessment methodologies, and approaches. This can lead to siloed thinking and difficulties when assessments are brought together through processes such as a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and can lead to sub-optimal environmental outcomes.

Unlocking multi-functional solutions to the interlinked crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution are dependent on effective interdisciplinary working, knowledge sharing, and application of systems-thinking approaches.

To bridge some of these gaps we are proud to present the second Dialogue Between Disciplines conference, which will work to actively build upon the conversations and outcomes of the inaugural event last year. The conference is dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing between environmental professionals from across specialisms and sectors. We invite environmental scientists, practitioners, policy makers, engineers, and social scientists from across specialisms to come together in a shared mission to find sustainable solutions to the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, with the aim of championing solutions and practical action.

In recent years we have welcomed new communities to the IES and this is an opportunity to bring them together. We welcome leading members from Air Quality, CEDHE, Climate Action, EIA, EPIC, FWR, Land Condition, and Marine & Coastal.

The agenda can be seen here.

Ticket pricing

Standard ticket - £200

IES member ticket - £160

Discounted ticket - £100*

Discounted ticket = those working for a local authority, NGO/charity, academic institution, students/graduates (not yet in employment), post doctoral researchers, those that are retired, on a career break, or out of work

If you would like some help in making a business case to attend, why not make use of our Business Case to Attend Dialogue Between Disciplines 2025 document? Simply fill in the blanks and adjust to your own circumstance.

Bookings are now closed.

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Who should attend Dialogue Between Disciplines?

Environmental consultants | Environmental scientists and researchers | Academics | Regulators | Industry professionals | Local authority officers | Policy makers | PhD students | Public bodies | NGOs & Professional body staff

Whether you are an environmental consultant at the forefront of delivering environmental projects, a scientist, or researcher uncovering new insights into environmental processes, a policy maker shaping the laws that protect our planet, a technology innovator creating sustainable solutions, or an advocate raising awareness about environmental issues, your voice is essential. Dialogue Between Disciplines is the perfect platform to share your ideas, learn from others, and play a leading role in supporting a unified approach to solving the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Join us at the Dialogue Between Disciplines conference and be part of a movement towards a more sustainable and resilient future. Together, we can turn interdisciplinary dialogue into decisive action for our planet.

Would you like to sponsor or exhibit at this event?

Sponsoring Dialogue Between Disciplines offers a unique opportunity for organisations to align themselves with a pioneering event that seeks to address the world's most urgent environmental challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider sponsoring/exhibiting at this conference:

High-Impact Networking: This conference brings together professionals from a wide range of disciplines and sectors, all united by their dedication to solving environmental challenges.

Contribute to Meaningful Dialogue: Your organisation will contribute to fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration across disciplines.

Showcase Innovation: The conference focuses on championing solutions and practical action. Sponsoring provides a platform to showcase your organisation’s innovations and initiatives in environmental sustainability.

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