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Membership reports

Annual Report 2022 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 2022 and our...	Annual Report 2021 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 2021 and our...
Salary and Workplace Satisfaction Report 2021 The Salary and Workplace Satisfaction Report provides a valuable insight into salary trends and job satisfaction across the environmental science sector. The report presents the findings of a...	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...

Environmental Science Sector Reports

Evidence-informed policy making Environmental policy making has never been so crucial for addressing the interlinking social, economic, and environmental needs of people and communities. In that context, there is a vital role...	Turning the Tide: Systems thinking for a sustainable ocean Launched in 2023, Turning the Tide: Systems thinking for a sustainable ocean was a long-term project covering four key themes in marine and coastal science from a systems thinking perspective. It was...
Knowledge in a world of transformative change Throughout 2024 and early 2025, the IES engaged in a thematic project exploring the role of knowledge in supporting evidence-informed policy. The project resulted in several outcomes, including the...	An evidence-informed environment The state of the environment has never been subject to such a high degree of scrutiny and observation as it is now. As a result, we have more evidence than ever before, providing a crucial...

Guidance

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...	Land-use planning and development control: Planning for air quality Environmental Protection UK (EPUK) and the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) have produced this guidance to ensure that air quality is adequately considered in the land-use...

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Annual Report	May

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