It has been announced by BRE Global that the latest version of BREEAM, v7, will be released in Summer 2025. BREEAM UK New Construction Version 7 was pre-released in July 2024 and is currently being finalised following consultation comments closing on September 2024.
Past versions (2011,...
An independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape, undertaken by leading economist Dan Corry, was published on the 2nd April 2025. The ‘Corry Review’ was commissioned by the Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed in October 2024 to establish whether the environmental regulatory landscape...
This article was written by Professor Mark Everard, IES Vice President, following from his initial 'War of the Worlds' article written in March and a subsequent response. It provides Mark’s perspective and represents personal views of the author to stimulate thought and discussion. It is not an...
This article was written anonymously and submitted under a pseudonym (William Calendar), in response to the 'War of the Worlds' article written by Mark Everard. It provides this individual's perspective and represents personal views of the author to stimulate thought and discussion. It is...
This article was written by Professor Mark Everard, IES Vice President, in response to the changing political context that is affecting many IES members and environmental professionals worldwide. This article highlights key messages from a...
The drought in 2022 reminded us how important secure water supplies are for all three sustainability pillars – society, the economy, and the environment. Water holds significant importance and value in various aspects, including ecology, the economy, transport, recreation, and human wellbeing....
