Influencing and Engaging with Policy
Following the success of our introductory training, the IES has released an intermediate training course, Influencing and Engaging with Environmental Policy, which gives you the techniques and knowledge to become an impactful policy influencer.
Designed with environmental professionals in mind, this course teaches you how to engage with policy, setting out different techniques for engaging with (or influencing) environmental policy. The course is informed by expert policy practice, academic theories of change, and case studies of good practice.
Key details
- Expert-led: Taught by Joseph Lewis, IES Head of Policy, who has 10+ years of experience in public policy and was recognised on the ENDS Power List 2026.
- Interactive: Includes 20 lessons with quizzes, discussions, and practical exercises.
- Flexible: Self-paced on-demand learning for only £100
£67 for IES Members or £90 for IES Affiliates and Student Members. Find your discount code on the My CPD page of the Members' Portal.
More ways to fast track your training
- If you are just getting started with environmental policy, you might be interested in our introductory course, Understanding Environmental Policy, where you can learn about the environmental policy landscape and gain insights into how policy works and how to engage.
- You can also find a whole range of resources to increase your skills in policy on our dedicated policy skills and training page.
- If you want to stay up-to-date with the latest developments, make sure you are subscribed to Essential Environment.
- For more about environmental policy or the training we offer for members, please contact Joseph Lewis, Head of Policy (joseph@the-ies.org).
If you want to support the work of the IES to stand up for science and nature, become an affiliate, or if you’re an environmental professional, join the IES.
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