Dear Subscribers,

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The following issues are covered in this edition of the newsletter:

1. The Environment - Vision Values and Innovation
2. CIWEM Website Re-launched!
3. New Editorial Advisory Board for Water and Environment Manager Magazine
4. CIWEM Young Members' Study Tour
5. Water Framework Directive - The Ecological Implications: Costs and Environmental Benefits
6. Auditors Wanted for the Society for the Environment
7. CIWEM Merchandise
8. CSCS Cards
9. National CIWEM Events Digest
10. In Brief
11. Voluntary Service Overseas
12. Consultations
13. Risky Business 2003
14. Yacht - The Engineering Recruitment Experts
15. Join CIWEM

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1. The Environment - Vision, Values and Innovation

Time is running out for you to book your place at CIWEM's Annual Conference, running between 10th and 12th September, 2003 at the Harrogate International Centre.

The Environment is increasingly shaping the way we conduct business. Public Environmental concerns are reflected in the legislative process which releases additional funding and this in turn drives technological advances and engineering innovation.

The major environmental issues now cut across traditional subject disciplines and there is no monopoly on how we provide the environmental improvements that we all wish for. Global warming, energy use, water scarcity, waste, transport all require multidisciplinary teamwork. The CIWEM membership is in a unique position to meet these challenges in view of the diversity of its members and the wide range of subject disciplines covered by the Institution. This conference hopes to focus the vision of the membership in tackling environmental problems and to provide the CIWEM values which are enshrined in its Royal Charter.

The many innovative roles of CIWEM members in the fields of air, water, land and wastewater are brought together under a range of themes which have been drawn up to show the many common links in the work we do. A range of presentation formats will be used in order to achieve this. As well as the more formal keynote plenary, addresses the conference features specialised technical sessions, informal forums presented by key organisations, and open workshops which provide an introduction or a refresher course on a range of subject areas in which all practitioners should be familiar.

Finally throughout the three days there are specific sessions targeted at the younger audience to enable them to mix with their peers at similar stages in career development and form the links that always prove so useful in professional life.

The programme can be downloaded from CIWEM's website at: http://www.ciwem.com/documents/CIWEMNationalConference.pdf

For further information please contact Sarah Hickinson at Aqua Enviro

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2. CIWEM Web site Relaunched

The CIWEM web site has just been re-launched. The fresh looking new site, designed by Parity Internet, is database-driven, which will enable provision of more information, interactive services and polling. New sections, including a 'Jobs Market', will be added over the coming months.

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3. New Editorial Advisory Board for CIWEM's Water and Environmental Manager Magazine

CIWEM's magazine, Water and Environment Manager, performs an important public benefit role and aims to communicate environmental issues to the widest possible audience of professionals and the public alike. The magazine is published by CIWEM 10 times per year and embraces every aspect of the environment and related social issues. It has an international readership of around 80,000.

The complexity and diversity of environmental matters, together with the need for public engagement, demands continuous improvement of the magazine. CIWEM is now embarking on a number of change initiatives that are intended to meet the expectations of our readers.

With this in mind a new Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) is to be established. The Board will comprise senior and influential figures in the environment, science, business, NGO and other sectors and will comment on the editorial content of the magazine in order to independently inform the Institution of its development.

Members of the EAB currently include:

Paul Brown (Environment Correspondent, The Guardian)
Sir Ken Collins (Chairman of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency)
Sir Martin Doughty (Chairman of English Nature)
Sir Gareth Roberts (President of the Science Council and Wolfson College, Oxford)
Adrian Wilkes (Chairman of the Environmental Industries Commission)
Baroness Young (Chief Executive, Environment Agency)
Judy Ling Wong OBE (Chief Executive, Black Environment Network)

To subscribe to Water and Environment Manager, email: wemsub@leadmedia.co.uk

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4. CIWEM Young Members' Study Tour

15th-19th September 2003

This year the Young Members Study Tour will be based at the University of Southampton. The Central Southern Branch is hosting the study tour, and has organised an exciting programme that includes a variety of tours, site visits and lectures. Below are just a few of the visits and lectures to be included in the itinerary:

· Tywford Pumping Station - Itchen
· New Forest -Landcare, National Park Issues and Countryside Management
· Isle of Wight - Coastal Erosion
· Budds Farm - Sewage Treatment Works, Southern Water

The brochure can be downloaded from CIWEM's website at the following address:
http://www.ciwem.com/documents/YoungTour.pdf
For further information please contact Sarah Hickinson at Aqua Enviro

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5. Water Framework Directive - The Ecological Implications: Costs and Environmental Benefits

12th November, 2003

This conference will highlight the ecological aspects of the Water Framework Directive, including:

Water Framework Directive Update and CIWEM's approach
What is good ecological status and what are the costs and benefits?
Industry concerns
Case studies
Key issues to be resolved

The conference is being held at SOAS, London. To download the conference progamme, visit: http://www.ciwem.com/documents/WFD12th.pdf
For further details, please contact Bob Earll of CMS (Tel: 01531 890 415)

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6. Auditors Wanted For the Society For the Environment

CIWEM members are invited to submit their interest in becoming an Auditor for the Society for the Environment. There will be a 'pool' of Auditors nominated by the Constituent Bodies who will be tasked with auditing the licensed members of the Society.

Interested members should preferably have prior experience of doing similar audits under ISO schemes or similar Charter protocols.

If you are interested in undertaking this role from the beginning of next year or would like more details on what the role involves, please contact Rosemary Butler, Director of Membership with full details of your experience. Email:rbutler@ciwem.org.uk; Tel: 020 7831 3110, or write to Rosemary at 15, John St., London WC1N 2EB.

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7. CIWEM Merchandise

The CIWEM 2004 diary will be available from September at £10 (including VAT) plus £0.75 p&p, or £5 for a refill including VAT and p&p.
To order yours, contact Lorraine Poole, Email: lorraine@ciwem.org.uk

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8. CSCS Cards

A number of CIWEM members have recently expressed concern that as of December 2003, access to construction sites by non-construction operatives / employees will become increasingly difficult due to a requirement by many major construction companies for CSCS (Construction Skills Certificate Scheme) cards to be carried by those on-site. Further information on the scheme may be found on the CSCS website at http://www.cscs.uk.com/

CIWEM has ascertained that those whose occupations are not covered by the scheme should write to CSCS (Peter Roberts, PO Box 114, Birchem Newton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6XD) and ask for a 'letter on non-availability'. This covers all sites, and should allow you access without difficulty.

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9. National CIWEM Events Digest

CIWEM will be holding a range of national events in coming months. Details of these are below, and can also be seen on the CIWEM website at: http://www.ciwem.com/events/index.asp

10th-12th September 2003
CIWEM National Conference. The Environment - Vision, Values and Innovation
Harrogate International Centre
For further information contact Sarah Hickinson of Aqua Enviro sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk

15th - 19th September 2003
CIWEM Young Members' Study Tour
University of Southampton
For further information please contact Sarah Hickinson of Aqua Enviro
sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk

12th November 2003
Water Framework Directive Conference: Ecological Implications - Costs and Environmental Benefits
SOAS, London
For further information contact Bob Earll of CMS
bob.earll@coastms.co.uk

14th November 2003
Risk and Reward in Asset Management Delivery - who is best prepared for the challenges ahead?
One Great George St, Westminster
A Water Environment conference jointly organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers and CIWEM
To read the First Announcement and Call for Papers visit http://www.ciwem.com/events/AssetMgmt.pdf
For further information contact Sue Frye, ICE Conferences (Tel: +44 (0) 20 7665 2315; E-mail: sue.frye@ice.org.uk)

20th November 2003
Mitigation - Does It Measure Up?
SOAS, London
For further information contact Bob Earll of CMS
bob.earll@coastms.co.uk

23rd - 26th November 2003
8th Aqua Enviro/CIWEM European Biosolids and Organic Residuals Conference, Workshop and Exhibition
The Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield
For further information contact Sarah Hickinson of Aqua Enviro
sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk

3rd February 2004
World Wetlands Day Conference 2004
SOAS, London
For further information contact Bob Earll of CMS
bob.earll@coastms.co.uk

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10. In Brief

New Spirit Challenge 2003

CIWEM is a co-sponsor of the New Spirit Challenge 2003, organised by the IEE's Engineering for a Sustainable Future Professional Network. Further details of the competition can be found at: http://www.iee.org/OnComms/PN/sustainability/nsc2003.cfm
The closing date for entries is 19th September 2003.

CIWEM supports Tigray region of Ethiopia through WaterAid

CIWEM will be supporting projects in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, via the Institution's latest project link with WaterAid. The aim of this project is to establish 22 water & sanitation committees, train 60 hygiene promoters and 130 water technicians. Find out more about WaterAid at www.wateraid.org.uk

Waterways Renaissance Awards 2003

The Waterways Trust has again teamed up with BURA (British Urban Regeneration Association) to launch The Waterways Renaissance Awards - dubbed the 'Waterways Oscars'. The Awards, now in their second year and backed by the television personality John Craven OBE and DEFRA, recognise best practice in waterway regeneration throughout Great Britain.

The Awards are divided into seven categories: Community; Design; Heritage & Conservation; Partnership; Tourism; Waterside Development; Youth Projects & Education. The Awards will be judged in the Autumn by an independent assessment panel of waterway and regeneration experts and presented at a prestigious Awards Ceremony & Dinner hosted by John Craven on 16 March 2004. Further information is also available from either organisation's website: www.thewaterwaystrust.co.uk or www.bura.org.uk. Nomination forms are available from the following email address: awards@thewaterwaystrust.co.uk

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11. Voluntary Service Overseas

VSO is continuing to see an increase in demand for specialist environmental professionals who are interested in applying their skills to a development context. In addition to the request for Renewable Energy Engineers mentioned last month, we also have opportunities for environmentalist working in community based natural resource management, including fisheries management.

For example, we currently have a request for up to five experienced environmental managers to work with fishing communities based around the Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia. These placements form part of a wider initiative developing sustainable fisheries management and raising awareness of community fisheries.

In addition to accommodation, a local wage, health insurance and a series of grants, VSO will provide training in Khmer and how to ride a motorbike for field visits.

For more information, contact VSO on 020 8780 7500 or visit www.vso.org.uk

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12. Consultations

CIWEM is working on responses to a number of public consultations, listed below. Should you wish to put forward any comments in relation to any of the consultations listed, please do not hesitate to contact either Helen Wilson or Alastair Chisholm as appropriate. Email contact details are provided below.

DEFRA
Proposed new designations under the Freshwater Fish Directive (78/659/EEC)
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/fwfish/
Contact helen@ciwem.com by 18/08/03

DEFRA
Consultation on implementation of the revised large combustion plants Directive
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/combustpdir/index.htm
Contact helen@ciwem.com by 18/08/03

DEFRA
Review of Existing Private Sewers and Drains in England and Wales
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/sewers/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.com by 29/08/03

DEFRA
Proposals for amendments to the waste management licensing regulations 1994 (as amended)
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/wastemanlicence/consultationpaper.pdf
Contact http://ciwemcms2.parity.info/alastair@ciwem.com by 31/08/03

DEFRA
Draft Air Quality Progress Report guidance
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/airqualpr/
Contact helen@ciwem.com by 22/09/03

DEFRA
Options under the CAP Reform Agreement: third consultation
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/capreformthree/
Contact helen@ciwem.com by 22/09/03

DEFRA
Third consultation on the implementation of the Water Framework Directive
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/waterframe3/index.htm
Contact helen@ciwem.com by 13/10/03

DfT
Road fuel gases and their contribution to clean low-carbon transport
http://www.roads.dft.gov.uk/consult/fuelgases/
Contact helen@ciwem.com by 18/08/03

DTI
Draft Social and Environmental Guidance to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority
http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/consultations/soc_env.pdf
Contact helen@ciwem.com by 18/08/03

Environment Agency
Trading Water Rights - A Consultation Paper
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/consultations/518826/?version=1&lang=_e
Contact http://ciwemcms2.parity.info/alastair@ciwem.com by 19/09/03

European Commission
Towards a thematic strategy for the prevention and recycling of waste
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/com/cnc/2003/com2003_0301en01.pdf
Contact http://ciwemcms2.parity.info/alastair@ciwem.com by 31/08/03

OFWAT
A further consultation on incentive mechanisms: Rewarding out-performance and handling under-performance of regulatory expectations
http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/aptrix/ofwat/publish.nsf/
AttachmentsByTitle/incentives_cons_md187_240603.pdf/$FILE/incentives_cons_md187_240603.pdf
Contact http://ciwemcms2.parity.info/alastair@ciwem.com by 31/08/03

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13. Risky Business 2003

"Legislation, Regulation & Corporate Awareness"

14 October 2003, The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London

Landmark's Risky Business seminar, aimed primarily at environmental, engineering and planning professionals, is intended to bring you up to date with the key market drivers in the environment industry - legislation, regulation and corporate awareness.

The seminar has been approved for contribution towards CIWEM's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.

By the end of the seminar you will have gained:

• A lenders perspective of the risk implications of brownfield sites
• An insight into Defra's review of waste management permitting activities
• The industries approach to raising standards and reducing risks - Land Condition Records and SiLCS
• The implications Environmental Impact Assessments and the Governments brownfield development targets has had on the environment and planning industry.
• An insight into the problems local authorities have had in implementing Part IIA strategies and initiatives for the future.

Further information can be obtained by emailing seminars@landmarkinfo.co.uk

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14. YACHT - The Engineering Recruitment Specialists

Yacht - The engineering recruitment experts

Yacht promise a fresh new approach to engineering recruitment, with a unique service dedicated to finding exactly the right job for you. Right now, Yacht has a number of opportunities in the infrastructure and utilities sector for engineers and environmental professionals.

Visit us now to register your CV and learn how Yacht can help you find a successful career in engineering.
http://www.yachtgroup.com/uk/pages/home/default.asp

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15. Join CIWEM

CIWEM is a vibrant environmental professional body which offers professional development, an impressive programme of local, national and international events, a magazine ten times a year, a quarterly journal, excellent networking opportunities and many other benefits. Contact membership@ciwem.com for more details.

This is 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.com

Please pass any comments or requests for further information on any of the above issues 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.com

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