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Joseph Lewis & Ethny Childs
Tuesday, 6 June 2023
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Since February, the IES has been delving deeper into the future of environmental science as part of our...

Recent reports

  • 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. 

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  • Over thirty years have passed since Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was initially established in the United Kingdom through the Town and Country Planning...

  • 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...

  • The IES is committed to promoting the crucial role of environmental science in society and an evidence-based approach to decision and policy making. One of the most...

  • 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...

Recent journals

  • The continuing energy crisis, in the midst of an ongoing fight against climate change and movement towards renewable power, has brought the importance of energy systems into...

  • By understanding risk, we can see potential futures and pathways for the society and economy we want to create for future generations. As the global community makes decisions about which...

  • The case for ecological restoration goes way beyond reasons of biodiversity recovery for the sake of biodiversity alone; it is also fundamental for our health, wellbeing and economy, and tackling...

  • 1972 represents a watershed moment in human history, with recognition that our activities were not only impacting ecosystems but also feeding back directly into human wellbeing and future...

  • In the UK, transport became the largest sectoral emitter of greenhouse gases in 2016, growing to account for 27 per cent of national emissions by 2019. This edition of the journal examines the...

IES policy documents

Outlines our approach to ED&I and the priorities for 2023-2026

Outlines how we collect, process and safeguard personal data and comply with data protection law.

Lays down the rules of professional conduct that all professional members need to abide by.

Who to contact

Bea Gilbert

Publications Officer

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