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CIWEM E-News – April 2007
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This month:
1. Climate Change Day, The Global Environment 2007, 9th-11th October
CIWEM’s Annual Conference, The Global Environment 2007, will offer excellent opportunities to network, debate and socialise, and will provide the launch to CIWEM’s inspiring Arts and the Environment programme.
The first day of the conference will address the implications of climate change on differing sectors and elements of the environment, including insurance and the economy, biodiversity, water resources, infrastructure and assets. Colin Challen MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group, will Chair the session.
During the day we will also consider what steps need to be taken for a transition to a low carbon economy, as well as the implications of climate change on planning and development. Peter Jones of Biffa will Chair an afternoon session.
The deadline for the call for papers for the Global Environment is Friday April 20th 2007. To register your interest, contact annualconference@ciwem.org. Bookings will be open April 2007.
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2. CIWEM Conferences Digest
Future CIWEM Conferences include:
New Developments in Drinking Water Analysis, 17th April, Glasgow
Contact: Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro, sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk
This conference brings together regulators, policy makers, practitioners and experts in the field of drinking water analysis who will horizon-scan for issues that are likely to affect drinking water analysis over the short to medium term.
Planning & Building Healthy Communities, 26th April 2007, Birmingham
Contact: Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro, sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk
This is the second CIWEM conference on the theme of health and planning, following up the highly successful conference on 'The Role of Health Impact Assessments in Land Use Planning' in June 2005. This conference aims to bring together all these important issues and the professionals working on them - land use planning, land development, urban regeneration, sustainability, pollution control and public health – to share experiences, explore the emerging ideas and help shape how we design, develop and nurture healthier communities.
CIWEM/CMS Integrated Urban Drainage Management 2007, 9th May 2007, London
Sponsors to date: Royal Haskoning, MWH, Halcrow, Hydro International, Polypipe Civils
Contact: Bob Earll, CMS, bob.earll@coastms.co.uk or 01531 890415
CIWEM Rivers and Coastal Group: Lessons Learnt From The European Floods
24th May 2007, Birmingham
Contact: Fola Ogunyoye
Email: f.ogunyoye@royalhaskoning.com
International Conference on Climate Change: Co-Organised by CIWEM Hong Kong
29th – 31st May 2007, Hong Kong
http://www.hkie.org.hk//ICCC2007
CIWEM/CMS Climate Change, Summer 2007, London
Sponsors to date: MWH, Atkins, WRc, Mouchel Parkman, Halcrow
CIWEM/CMS Water Framework Directive – Update, 26th June 2007, London
Sponsors to date: UK TAG, Atkins, MWH, Halcrow
Young Members Study Tour
23-27th July, Newcastle (Tyne and Humber Branch)
Contact: Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro, sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk
An Aqua Enviro Conference supported by CIWEM: European Water and Wastewater Management Conference, 24-26th September 2007, Newcastle
CIWEM Annual Conference, The Global Environment 2007
9-11th October 2007, The Oval, London
Contact: Justin Taberham, CIWEM, justin@ciwem.org
CIWEM/CMS Environmental Management Conference, Autumn 2007, London
Sponsors to date : Mouchel Parkman
CIWEM/CMS Periodic Review – with OFWAT, Autumn 2007, London
Sponsors to date: WRc, Mouchel Parkman
CIWEM/CMS Flood Management 2007, Autumn/Winter 2007, London
Sponsors to date: Atkins, MWH, Mouchel Parkman
CIWEM/CMS Extreme Flooding 2008 (follow on from the 2006 conference), London
Sponsors to date: MWH
Couldn’t attend a CIWEM conference, but interested to find out what was said? Outputs from recent CIWEM conferences can be found at: www.ciwem.org.uk/events/outputs.asp
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3. CIWEM One-Day Workshops 2007
Workshop on Professional Ethics, Thursday 26th April
Anyone preparing for the Professional Review will need to ensure that they have attained the CIWEM Mandatory Competences. Competence C1 is the requirement to address and apply Professional Ethics in your work. This workshop aims to provide a thorough understanding of the subject.
Preparing for the CIWEM Professional Review, Tuesday 26th June
Applicants for Corporate or Associate grades of membership will be required to complete a Professional Review. This workshop is designed to help you to understand each element of the Professional Review process including report preparation and the panel interview.
Please see http://www.ciwem.org.uk/education/ for further details and registration forms for all workshops. Before registering for a workshop please check availability by calling Harriet Jackson, on 020 7831 3110 or e-mail harriet@ciwem.org.
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4. CIWEM / Aqua Enviro Training Courses
Aqua Enviro and CIWEM Training Courses in Wastewater Treatment 2007, Wakefield
We have extended our range of CPD one and two day courses in wastewater engineering and a complete list of events for 2007 is at www.aqua-enviro.net/training.asp. The courses are eligible for CPD days and are also accredited by the Institution.
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5. CIWEM and Climate Change
Last month 40 representatives from CIWEM’s various Groups, Branches and Panels met with key external stakeholders and CIWEM’s national office staff to consider how the Institution should respond to climate change. Participants discussed how CIWEM can expand its contribution to scientific debate and policy development on climate change at regional, national and international level and also develop and use its Members’ expertise in this area.
The interactive format of the workshop proved successful in formulating innovative ideas and at the end of the day nearly a hundred potential actions for CIWEM were drawn up. More information about the results of the workshop is available at www.ciwem.org/policy/climate_change.asp
If you are interested in learning more about climate change impacts, the Water Framework Directive, water recycling or catchment management then a good place to start is CIWEM’s Information Resources area: www.ciwem.org/resources/
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6. CIWEM in the News
CIWEM has been generating a lot of media attention recently, with press releases including:
BLUE IS THE NEW GREEN: ENVIRONMENT MINISTER FOLLOWS CIWEM’S LEAD
Environment Secretary, David Miliband, has followed advice given by CIWEM to the Government in 2004, when the Institution proposed the creation of a 'Blue Belt' land designation, similar to Green Belts around major UK cities.
View Press Release
A BROWN BUDGET
Although CIWEM recognises that some of the actions taken by Gordon Brown encourage good environmental behaviour, CIWEM believes that this year’s budget is actually less green than in the past.
View Press Release
CIWEM CALLS FOR ZERO VAT ON DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS
CIWEM welcomes the Chancellor’s speech of 12th March which called for the EU to permit lower VAT rates for energy efficient products. However, in a recent letter to Gordon Brown, CIWEM Executive Director, Nick Reeves, strongly urged that a reduced rate for energy efficient goods be extended to digital publications.
View press release
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7. CIWEM International News
Notice of Study Mission to Bejing on Sustainable Development, 3rd – 6th June 2007, Led by CIWEM Hong Kong Branch
As Environmental issues rise up the agenda in China and Hong Kong, the need to exchange ideas and knowledge is never more important. CIWEM HK is organizing a four day Study Mission to Beijing focusing on sustainable development. The visit will examine the latest technologies with special emphasis on how these can be applied in Hong Kong and mainland China. CIWEM HK plans to establish long-term communications with mainland environmental related departments and associations in China leading to collaboration opportunities.
Meetings will be held with the main Chinese Government Departments and Ministries so this is of paramount interest to Environmental and engineering managers, government officials, property developers, industry entrepreneurs, business development managers, sustainability development managers and those who are interested in exploring sustainable development.
To join the visit and for further details, please email to Mr Fredrick Leong at fredleong@yahoo.com or Miss Philomena Lau philomena@hkpc.org, Tel: 852-2788-5367 or Fax: 852-2784-0910.
Stockholm Junior Water Prize
CIWEM is the lead organization for the UK entry to the Stockholm Junior Water Prize. This competition challenges pupils between the ages of 16-20 to develop a water related project of local, regional, national or international significance, which has a scientific, social or technological importance.
Students can enter individually or in groups of up to three, and the winning group from the winning school will be supported in visiting Stockholm to take part in the prize during World Water Week. The national winners will exhibit their projects at the Stockholm Water Symposium, present to the International Nominating Committee, attend the Stockholm Water Prize Ceremony and the Royal Banquet at the Stockholm City Hall.
The international Stockholm Junior Water Prize winner receives a USD 5,000 award and a blue crystal sculpture in the shape of a water droplet. As a result of the competitions, thousands of young people around the world become interested in water.
HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is the Patron of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize. The Prize dates back to 1997 when it was won by the USA. During the near 10-year history it has been won by 7 countries:
China – 2006
Germany – 1998
Japan – 2004
Spain – 1999
South Africa – 2003, 2005
Sweden – 2001
USA – 1997, 2000, 2002
The Stockholm Junior Water Prize offers major benefits to schools and pupils, its criteria means that it links into existing Government science initiatives and it helps pupil undertake project work and gain a better understanding of the environment.
If you have the right contacts in schools and want to encourage them to enter, please ask them to send an expression of interest to sjwp@ciwem.org It maybe that you already know schools that have already completed a suitable project.
Creativity Prize, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water
A special new Creativity Prize, worth more than a quarter of a million dollars, has been added to the awards available to researchers in the Water Resources sector under the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water 2006-2008. The Creativity Prize, worth US$266,000, will be awarded to any original work which is considered as a breakthrough in any water-related field. The work must be practically applicable, economically feasible and environmentally friendly.
All the relevant details for nominations can be found at www.psipw.org
European Verifier Day, 25th of May 2007, Brussels
The first ever EFAEP European Verifier Day will be highly interesting for all members of EFAEP and all Environmental Professionals who are working as Environmental Verifiers or otherwise involved in this field of expertise.
For more information, contact vnu@vnu-ev.de or visit www.vnu-ev.de
CIWEM International Network
Are you a CIWEM member who is not yet part of the International Network? Then e-mail Paul Horton at paul@ciwem.org and join the network that is supporting CIWEM International members, helping them to establish country groups and produce articles for CIWEM’s magazine and journal. Members of the network work in many countries for companies, governments, NGOs and international organisations and agencies.
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8. Journal Changes – Seeking Overseas Reviewers
Since January 2006, CIWEM’s Water and Environment Journal has been published by Blackwell Publishing. In line with these changes we are increasing our reviewer database. Reviewers peer-review technical papers to determine their suitability for publication and advise on any revisions necessary so that papers are credible and accurate; enhance knowledge and understanding of water and environmental issues; promote sustainable development and are a credit to the standing and reputation of CIWEM and the profession.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in the work of the Institution and be the first to read exciting new research. We welcome applications from anyone with suitable expertise in a subject within the scope of water and environmental management, especially from those overseas.
For more information or to submit your CV please contact Joanna Cooper, jcooper@ciwem.org.
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9. Consultations
CIWEM responds to a wide range of consultation documents as part of its technical and policy output. If you are a CIWEM member and have views on any current public consultations, please feel free to share them with us. If you would like to view recent consultation responses made by the Institution you can do so at www.ciwem.org/policy/consultation
Current consultations:
Communities and Local Government
Development and Flood Risk: A Practice Guide Companion to PPS25 'Living Draft'
http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1506265
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 07/08/07
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Draft Climate Change Bill
www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/climatechange-bill/
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 25/05/07
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on a Draft Marine Bill
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/marinebill-whitepaper07/marinebill-whitepaper.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 25/05/07
Department of Health
Draft guidance on health in strategic environmental assessment: A consultation
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_073261
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 01/06/07
English Heritage
Conservation Principles, Policies and Guidance
www.english-heritage.org.uk/upload/pdf/Conservation_Principles_2.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 27/04/07
Environment Agency
Waste Exemptions Review
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/consultations/1721252/?version=1&lang=_e
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 17/05/07
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10. Panels
CIWEM Technical Panels
CIWEM’s Technical Panels help the Institution to inform its policies on the issues of the day, and to develop high quality technical outputs such as consultation responses, conferences and publications. If you would be interested in getting involved then we would be interested in hearing from you.
New CIWEM Environmental Management Panel Seeks Members
Many of CIWEM’s activities require expert guidance and assistance from individuals who are willing to share their experience and opinions to build consensus and develop productive outputs. CIWEM is setting up a new panel to consider issues pertaining to environmental management techniques. Its main areas of focus will be the application of tools such as environmental impact assessment, strategic environmental assessment, environmental valuation techniques etc.
If you would be interested in offering your expertise to any of the Panels, please visit www.ciwem.org/policy/panels/Panels_Flyer2.doc or email Justin Taberham, Director of Policy for further information: Justin@ciwem.org
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11. In Brief
Have Your Say
69% of you who took part in our latest Have Your Say poll thought that carbon offsetting appears to legitimise pollution. This month we’re asking: Is the UK Water Industry good value for money? Vote at www.ciwem.org
If you have a suggestion for a topic that could feature in a forthcoming Have Your Say poll, email Harriet at hgreene@ciwem.org
Discounted Software for CIWEM Members
CIWEM has teamed up Citnexus, a leading provider of software to Education, Charities and Professional bodies, to offer members great discounts on top name software. Some of the offers available include Windows Vista Business, £123.38 and Office Professional Plus 2007 only £182.13. Great savings are also available on other Microsoft products plus AVG, Filemaker, Quickbooks, eXPert PDF and TurboCAD.
Please go to the CIWEM Members Area www.ciwem.org/members/ for more information.
Are you keeping your CPD record up to date?
All Members, Fellows and Associates of CIWEM are obliged to keep a record of their Continuing Professional Development, the current requirement for CPD is 30 hours a year. This message is particularly important for Chartered Scientists who will be asked to present their CPD record to revalidate their CSci designation after 5 years.
You can record and update your CPD online via the members area of the website at www.ciwem.org/members
For more information on how to record CPD please visit
www.ciwem.org/education/development/#Recording
Membership Helpdesk
The CIWEM Membership helpdesk operates from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and is available to answer all your queries pertaining to membership and guide you through the membership application process.
If you have any queries give us a call on 0207 831 3110 and see if we can make CIWEM more accessible to you?
Meeting Room for Hire at CIWEM
The Institution's premises in John Street, situated between Bloomsbury and the City, has a room available for letting. Set out in Board Room style, it comfortably seats up to 15 people and is ideal for small meetings.
For further information, contact CIWEM
Tel: 0207 831 3110
E-mail: reception@ciwem.org
Or visit: http://www.ciwem.org.uk/about/meeting.asp
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12. CIWEM Supported Events
CIBSE National Conference 2007: The Business of Change: Assessing Challenges, Defining Opportunities and Building Cities of the Future, 24th and 25th April 2007, The Hotel Russell, London
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers’ (CIBSE’s) National Conference 2007 promises to be insightful and informative, with high level speakers, topical content and lively debate. The evening reception and gala dinner will be held at Lincoln’s Inn, one of the prestigious Inns of Court, within the Great Hall, a room steeped in tradition and providing an impressive backdrop for the occasion.
For more information please contact Natalie Janson on njanson@cibse.org
www.cibse.org
IWEX at Sustainabilitylive!, 1st – 3rd May 2007, NEC in Birmingham
CIWEM is partnering Sustainabilitylive! and will be at exhibition stand T24 in the main hall.
Register NOW for FREE entry to IWEX, the largest national gathering for water and waste water professionals.
Hear from the experts on Sustainable Water Management best practice at the IWEX Conference. Speakers include Sir John Harman – Environment Agency, Pamela Taylor – Water UK, George Day – Ofwat, Jacob Tompkins - Waterwise
Gain CPD accreditation at FREE seminars on topics such as
Water Resource Efficiency and Its Implications for Industry, hosted by NISP, Risk Management in the Multi-utility Sector, hosted by Cranfield University, Barriers to Innovation in the UK Water Industry, hosted by British Water and UKWIR with Mouchel Parkman Ewan, and Water UK Asset Management Forum: Climate Change – the Cost of Adaptation, hosted by Water UK.
- Live product demonstrations from the biggest names in the water and waste water industry
- Network with your peers and industry leaders
- Free entry to other Sustainabilitylive! Shows ET & ES, Nemex and ICU
Water Management Challenges in Global Change: CCWI2007 and SUWM2007 conference
Organized by De Montfort University, UNESCO-IHE and University of Exeter
3 - 5 September 2007, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
The ninth Computer Control in the Water Industry (CCWI) conference in collaboration with the Sustainable Urban Water Management (SUWM) will be held at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. It aims to facilitate cooperation between water practitioners and researchers and provide a forum for discussion of topical themes on urban water management, computing and control, including water conservation and recycling The conference will cover issues of concern to both developed and developing countries and papers focusing on developing countries are particularly welcome..
For more information contact Margaret Barton on ccwi2007_suwm2007@dmu.ac.uk
www.dmu.ac.uk/ccwi2007_suwm2007
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13. Join CIWEM
CIWEM is an independent professional body and registered charity, advancing the science and practice of water and environmental management for a clean, green and sustainable world. CIWEM wants to create a sustainable, multi-skilled profession and so supports our members through innovation and knowledge sharing. Contact membership@ciwem.org for more details.
That was the e-newsletter from CIWEM’s Policy Department. Please keep comments and suggestions coming in. If you would like to be taken off the mailing list, please email webmaster@ciwem.org
Please pass any comments to:
Justin Taberham, Director of Policy, CIWEM, 15 John Street, London, England, WC1N 2EB
Tel: 020 7831 3110 Fax: 020 7405 4967 E-mail: Justin@ciwem.org
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