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Membership reports

Membership Survey 2021 Each year, we survey our members to identify trends in how different services are valued and to gather members’ opinions on potential future developments. This report presents the findings of our...	Annual Report 2020 Our annual report provides an opportunity for our members and stakeholders to find out more about the IES and our activities over the last year. Read about our achievements in 2020, ...
Working through a pandemic: The evolving impact of Covid-19 on the environmental science sector Earlier this year, we surveyed our members to help us understand how the environmental science sector has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and to explore additional measures to help support...	Annual Report 2019 Find out more about the IES and our activities by reading the Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2019. Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the subsequent impact on this year's ...

Environmental Science Sector Reports

Transforming the planet: Our vision for the future of environmental science Environmental scientists will play a key role in facilitating the transformation to a sustainable society. Adapting to changing social, economic and environmental contexts will be imperative, to...	Progressing or regressing: The future of environmental science under new UK governance Over the past 50 years, emerging environmental crises have made clear that the relationship between environmental governance, environmental science, and environmental outcomes is fundamental to...
Reframing EIA: A tool for better design for people and planet Over thirty years have passed since Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was initially established in the United Kingdom through the Town and Country Planning Regulations in England and Wales and...	Entering the FOREST of risk In a world of complex systems, evaluating environmental risks can feel like walking into a dark forest. This report sets out a Framework as one potential option to help demystify the uncertainties...

Guidance

Before you dig: What's beneath your feet? This guide provides a brief description of the functioning of fuel forecourts, in particular the retail facilities used for the fuelling of road vehicles. It is intended as a general guide...	A guide to the assessment of air quality impacts on designated nature conservation sites Air pollution damage to protected wildlife sites is often overlooked due to the current emphasis on its effect on human health. This publication signposts the appropriate thresholds used by local...
Experience and qualifications to demonstrate competence in different EIA roles Based on the collective opinions of our consulted members, these are the experience and qualifications necessary to demonstrate competence in a range of EIA roles. The...	Guidance on the assessment of odour for planning Odour is an issue that air quality professionals are frequently required to assess, particularly in respect to planning. Odour impacts may be assessed when considering a planning application for...

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