CIWEM E-News – August 2007

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This month:

1. Dealing with Directives at The Global Environment, Tuesday 9th – Thursday 11th October 2007

Nearly 500 million people live within the European Union – people whose daily lives and environment are affected by environmental legislation transposed from European directives. The effective and coordinated implementation of directives has a major role in protecting Europe’s valued species, spaces and natural resources and improving human well-being.

The Dealing with Directives session at The Global Environment 2007 looks at how key European environment directives such as the Water Framework Directive, Flooding Directive and Habitats Directive overlap and interact. Speakers include Sarah Thomas (Pinsent Masons) giving a legal perspective on the WFD, Duncan Huggett (Environment Agency) talking about the implementation of European wildlife legislation through flood risk management, Geoff Darch (Atkins) looking at the implications of climate change on environment directives and Karen Simpson (Mouchel Parkman) presenting a bite-sized approach to tackling the WFD. The session is being chaired by Peter Matthews OBE and takes place on Wednesday 10th October.

The Global Environment 2007 is CIWEM’s fifth Annual Conference; a three-day, 42-session event at London’s Brit Oval addressing the key strategic issues in water and environmental management. By listening to presentations, debating, networking and taking part in interactive workshops, delegates will learn about the cross-organisational challenges facing the sector and world-class innovative solutions being developed and deployed to meet these challenges.

Other conference sessions at the Global Environment 2007 include:

Integrated Environmental Management; ‘A Sustainable Olympics?’; Sustainable Waste Management, Implications of Climate Change; Transition to a Low Carbon Economy; Urbanisation and the Environment; ‘A Sustainable Water Industry?’ and Faiths, Culture and the Environment.

To read the programme, find out about the social programme or register for the event please visit www.ciwem.org/events/annual_conference/

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2. CIWEM Conferences Digest

CIWEM Conferences are continuing to be well attended and regarded. Outputs from recent conferences may now be found at www.ciwem.org.uk/events/outputs. Please tell us what subjects CIWEM should be covering for one day conferences in 2007/8. Email Justin Taberham at justin@ciwem.org

There are a number of CIWEM Conferences at different stages of planning for 2007:

WFD Farming and Land Use
October 2007, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

CIWEM Annual Conference 2007 – The Global Environment 2007
9-11th October 2007, The Oval, London
Contact: Justin Taberham, CIWEM
Email:Justin@ciwem.org

Environmental Management Conference
Sponsors to date: Mouchel Parkman
31st October 2007, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

WFD, Land and Water Management
6th November 2007, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

PR09 Conference with OFWAT
Sponsors to date: WRc, Mouchel Parkman
29th November 2007, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

World Wetlands Day Conference 2008
Sponsors to date: Mouchel Parkman, WWF - UK
29th and 30th January 2008, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

Flood Management 2008 – Flooding and Infrastructure
March 2008, London
Sponsors to date: Atkins, MWH, Mouchel Parkman
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

CLG/Planning Issues
6th March 2008, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

Integrated Urban Drainage Management
7th May 2008, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

Water Framework Directive Update/River Basin Management Planning
19th June 2008, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

Climate Change and Water
July 2008, London
Sponsors to date: WWF-UK
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

Extreme Flooding 2008 – Emergency Planning and Flooding
5th November 2008, London
Sponsors to date: MWH
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

Water Framework Directive - Diffuse Pollution
November 2008, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

Environmental Management Update 2008
November 2008, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

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3. The Global Environment Dinner

Join us for the Global Environment Dinner on Tuesday 9 October 2007.

MV Silver Sturgeon is the 61 metre flagship of the Silver Fleet, ‘the ultimate venue on the River Thames’. Boarding at Millbank Millennium Pier from 6:30 pm, we will enjoy a champagne reception followed by an evening cruise past the iconic sights of London between Westminster and Greenwich.

CIWEM’s Annual Dinner at Drapers' Hall is always a sell-out event, and the Global Environment Dinner promises to be another evening to remember in an equally magical setting. Following the champagne reception we will be seated for a three-course dinner prepared by “rhubarb” on the river and accompanied by fine wines. Both individual tickets (partners and other guests welcome) and corporate tables are available.

On the return journey to Millbank we will put in for an additional stop at Westminster Pier for the convenience of those guests staying at hotels near to Westminster Bridge, or requiring onward travel on London Underground.

For more information on corporate tables of ten, and on opportunities available to support this event with sponsorship, please contact the Secretariat or telephone +44 (0)1359 221004.

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4. CIWEM AGM and Annual Report

The CIWEM AGM will be held on Thursday 6 September 2007 at 3.00 pm in the Drawing Room, Armourers’ Hall, 81 Coleman Street, London EC2R 5BJ. All members of CIWEM are entitled to attend and to participate in the proceedings, but only corporate members who have fully paid their subscription for the current year are entitled to be recognized for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present. More information can be found at http://www.ciwem.org/publications/other/AGM_Notice_of_Meeting_2007.pdf

You can now view CIWEM’s Annual Report online at http://www.ciwem.org/publications/other/AnnualReport2006.pdf

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5. Let The Environment Agency Do Its Job

CIWEM expects the Government to learn from the floods, which insurers now estimate at costing £3 billion. Our fragmented approach to drainage with local councils, water companies, highway authorities and the Environment Agency all having separate roles is no longer appropriate. CIWEM believes that by giving a single authority, like the Agency, a stronger voice and influence in urban planning decisions, with a presumption of proper investment, our communities will stand a better chance of becoming truly sustainable.

Nick Reeves, Executive Director of CIWEM, said

“Let us allow the Environment Agency to have a much stronger voice on all proposals on urban development and housing, including building on land at risk of flooding and on the planning and management of the urban drainage infrastructure. Had the Environment Agency had this oversight function from the start, it is possible that the very worst of the floods could have been prevented.”

To find out more go to www.ciwem.org/press

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6. Time Report on Biotechnology: Green and White

CIWEM is collaborating with Mediaplanet and the European Federation of Biotechnology to publish a report on ‘Biotechnology: Green and White,’ which will be distributed nationwide within The Times Newspaper in the UK 19th September 2007. With a print run of 710.000 copies and 2.2 million readers, The Times reaches more business people than any other Newspaper in the UK, providing a unique platform to showcase policies and products in the sector. In addition, 1500 copies will be distributed on the last day of the European Congress of Biotechnology, 19th September, in Barcelona.

CIWEM members have a unique opportunity to get involved in the project with a 25% discount on any advertising or advertorial orders. Please get in touch with Nico Fidalgo at +44 (0)207 563 8892 or nico.fidalgo@mediaplanet.com.

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7. Launch of CIWEM’s New Journal of Flood Risk Management - Open for Paper Submissions

CIWEM’s new journal with Blackwell Publishing, entitled ‘Journal of Flood Risk Management’ is now open for paper submissions. This online-only global journal will provide an international platform for knowledge and information sharing in all areas relating to flood risk management. The journal is supported by Arup, MWH and Royal Haskoning and has already attracted a high level of interest from a number of different communities.

In addition to this, reviewers with suitable expertise in the subject area of flood risk management are currently being recruited. All submissions and reviews will be completed online through Manuscript Central which can be found at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jfrm. This online submission and reviewing system will assist authors worldwide in submitting their papers and reduce the amount of time it takes for a decision to be made, ensuring timely publication.

Further information on the journal and its progress can be found at www.floodriskmanagement.org.

If you require any other information or wish to submit your CV to be considered as a potential reviewer please contact Lauren Goozee lauren@ciwem.org or Joanna Cooper jcooper@ciwem.org.

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8. Water Framework Directive Special Issue of Water and Environment Journal

This special issue will bring together different views and aspects of the progress and implementation of the Water Framework Directive. Authors are invited to submit a full length manuscript to Water and Environment Journal. All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed and accepted articles will be published in a special issue of Water and Environment Journal to appear in print in 2008.

The deadline for submission is November 30th, 2007. Submit your manuscript online at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/wej. For more information on the Journal please visit http://www.ciwem.org/publications/journal/

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9. Sale of Publications

Pre-2000 Publications:

Following the settling of a legal dispute with our former distributor we have a selection of older CIWEM publications available at discounted prices. They include CIWEM Conference proceedings and a variety of other publications. Condition varies from brand new to slightly used depending on age. For more information please visit: http://www.ciwem.org/publications/books/ or contact Jo Cooper jcooper@ciwem.org. Limited stock, so don’t delay!

Non-CIWEM Publications:

The Institution is also selling a selection of its non-CIWEM books, journals, conference proceedings and other miscellaneous publications which are no longer required. Topics covered include civil engineering, hydrology, the water environment, drinking water and effluent treatment, sewerage and drainage, global processes, pollution, chemicals, ecology, biology, toxicology, overseas development, mathematical modelling, policy and legislation, history and a selection of antiquarian books. The sale of these is being handled by Dr David Gasking, a long-standing member of CIWEM. For more information please visit: http://www.ciwem.org/publications/book_sale.asp.

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10. CIWEM and the Open University CPD

CIWEM is delighted to announce an agreement with the Open University to provide web-based learning and development courses ideal for CPD for members. In working with the OU, CIWEM is able to offer all members a special discounted price for these courses. What’s more, successful completion of any of these courses can be counted towards your CPD requirements for the year.

Details are available at http://www.open.ac.uk/cpd/p6.shtml.

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11. Sheffield Hallam University Course Re-Accreditation

Recently a CIWEM Accreditation Panel visited Sheffield Hallam University to re-accredit the BSc (Hons) undergraduate taught programme in Environmental Management. The visiting Panel were Prof John Douglas of South Bank University, Prof Ken Iwugo of Bristol University and Mr Colin Clark an environmental practitioner.

The course had previously been part of the civil engineering department of the university but has now been brought together with a suite of other environmentally related courses in the Faculty of Development and Society. The BSc course can be followed as a three year, or four year sandwich programme. Students have the opportunity to undertake a year long work placement on the four year sandwich course and an elective module of work based learning which is a 7 week work placement for those on the three year course.

The Panel were taken to see the wide range of facilities and information available to the students both on the campus and by remote access. The University Resource Centre (Adsetts Centre) has both electronic and paper key texts and journals, as well as on-line data-bases. The laboratories were visited and the Panel were shown how they are used by the students both for their practical work and the equipment for field tests and site visits. There is also a very comprehensive map room which gives the students’ access to Ordinance Survey Maps, and additionally access to the web based Digimap. The recommendation of the visiting Panel was to re-accredit for a further five year period.

If you would like further information about CIWEM course accreditation then please contact Tom Owen towen@ciwem.org or Rosemary Butler rbutler@ciwem.org.uk 020 7831 3110 or visit www.ciwem.org

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12. European Recognition For Chartered Scientists

The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, (DIUS), formerly the DfES & DTI have agreed that the designation of Chartered Scientist will be included on the list of recognised professions under EU Directive 89/48/EC. This is an important step of recognition for the designation and for the many members of CIWEM who have registered with the Science Council via the Institution. It will grant Chartered Scientists working, or wishing to work in the European Union immediate equality with their continental counterparts.

CIWEM are one of the founder licensed bodies of the Science Council and delighted that this, in addition to its own title of Chartered Water and Environmental Manager, has gained this acknowledgement by the European Union.

If you would like to know more about becoming a member of CIWEM and registration as a Chartered Scientist please visit the website www.ciwem.org or call the help desk on 020 7831 3110.

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13. Rivers and Coastal Group

CIWEM has three specialist groups, which together encompass all aspects of the Institution. The group relevant to flood and coastal matters is the Rivers and Coastal Group, which has over 750 members, including employees of the Environment Agency, engineering and environmental consultants, local authorities and contractors.

Each year the Rivers and Coastal Group organises a number of conferences and technical visits, throughout the UK and abroad, on river, coastal and drainage themes. We also have an annual young persons’ study weekend, which is very popular.

In our drive to ensure we represent all river and coastal sectors we are seeking to widen our membership so we can organise events with a sufficiently broad range of interest. If you are a member or environmental partner of CIWEM, you can belong to the Rivers and Coastal Group at no additional cost. Membership includes regular newsletters to keep you up-to-date with the developments in our industry and the work of the committee and notification of upcoming events and visits.

If you would like to join the Rivers and Coastal Group, please send your name, contact details and CIWEM membership number to: Martin Whiting, m.whiting@royalhaskoning.com.

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14. CIWEM International News

European Spatial Planning: Adapting to Climate Change - ESPACE - Update
As mentioned in the last CIWEM E-news, the institution took part in the last conference of ESPACE on 29th June. This has been a four year project focused on North West Europe and involving many local authorities and organisations of civil society, the main host has been Hampshire County Council. Full details of the project Phase I and the outputs of the work can be found at: http://www.espace-project.org/

The work of ESPACE has been extended until July 2008 with this second phase concentrating on 'Barriers to Implementation of adaptation measures at the local level'. This is Phase II of the project and there are opportunities to be involved in this work through the extended partnership scheme, full details of this are on the web-site http://www.espace-project.org/

European Water Association (EWA) – Annual Brussels Conference 5th November, 2007
The 3rd EWA Brussels conference will take place on 5th November 2007. The theme this year will focus on Climate Change, its likely impact on the water industry and on developments within EU policy. The conference will explore the impact of Climate Change on the Water Sector and outline the mitigation and adaptation measures that can be adopted. The conference is supported by the EU and there are opportunities to sponsor the event, though remaining places are limited so please contact Paul Horton - paul@ciwem.org or Nadine Schulte - schulte@dwa.de. A full conference programme can be downloaded via the EWA web-site www.ewaonline.de go the upcoming events section for more details plus the programme.

Environmental seminar visits to Brazil, China, Columbia, Ecuador, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, Malaysia, Philippines and other countries
The Environment Industries Sector Unit (EISU) is supporting Environmental visits to a range of countries throughout the world. The focus of the visits covers contaminated land remediation, waste management, wastewater treatment, renewable energy technology development, recycling, hazardous and municipal waste treatment, energy from waste.

For full details visit http://www.eisu.org.uk/ and go to the events section.

European Network of Environmental Professionals (ENEP) - Register your expertise now!
ENEP has been established by Efaep - The European Federation of Associations of Environmental Professionals. ENEP is a database which allows professionals in the Environment sector to register their expertise on a system that will be marketed actively to the European Union and member states. ENEP is revamped and enhanced version of the Database of Environment Professionals (DBEP) which was launched last year. The web-site will be marketed to the the European Union and key organisations within the European Union countries. Please note that only individuals who are members of the organisations that are part of Efaep can post their details on the environmental professionals web-site. For further information and to register your details visit www.environmentalprofessionals.eu and for more information about Efaep please visit www.efaep.org.

Stockholm World Water Week - August 2007
CIWEM will be attending the 2007 World Water Week in Stockholm - see www.worldwaterweek.org where the theme is 'Progress and Prospects on Water: Striving for Sustainability in a Changing World'. The event which runs between 11th - 18th August, brings together 2,500 from business, Government, water management, science, inter-governmental organizations, NGOs, training institutions, United Nations and others.

CIWEM is the lead organization for the UK entry to the Stockholm Junior Water Prize:

Stockholm Junior Water Prize - UK Entry for 2008
This competition challenges pupils between the ages of 15-20 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.

If you have good contacts in schools and want to encourage them to enter, please ask them to e-mail projects2@ciwem.org.

Water Sector visits to China, India, China, Poland, Romania and Turkey
Jeremy Goad, CIWEM member and International Water focused Business Specialist at UK Trade & Investment, will be representing UKT&I's Water Unit on visits to India and China later this year. The India Visit - 15-21 September, will focus on meeting with Civic Bodies in Kolkata (West Bengal) and Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) who are dedicated to improving municipal services in general and water services in particular. The China Visit - 7-17 November 2007, will include visits to Beijing, Qingdao, the main coastal city in Shandong Province; Nanjing, the Provincial capital of Jiangsu Province; and Hangzhou, the Provincial capital of Zhejiang Province.

Jeremy Goad is also undertaking water focus 'fact-finding' missions to Romania 8 - 12 October, Turkey 21 - 26 October 2007 and Poland 26 – 29 November in order to further explore the opportunities in these countries.
For further information please contact Lila Webley, International Director, British Water E mail address lila.webley@britishwater.co.uk and Jeremy Goad at E mail address jeremy.goad@gtnet.gov.uk or telephone 07770 331 307

World Water Monitoring Day, 18th September 2007.
Adopted by WEF in July 2006, World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) is an international outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world. The program engages communities in monitoring the condition of local rivers, streams, estuaries and other water bodies.
For more information, visit www.worldwatermonitoringday.org/

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15. 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. A list of the consultations that are currently being considered, together with an internet address for the papers themselves, features in every edition of E-News. A deadline for when we need to receive your comments is always listed. If you would like to view recent consultation responses made by the Institution you can do so on the Institution’s website at www.ciwem.org/policy/consultation

Current consultations:

Communities and Local Government
The Future of the Code for Sustainable Homes – making a rating mandatory
http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1511885
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 01/10/07

Communities and Local Government
Homes for the Future: more affordable, more sustainable: Housing Green Paper
http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1511890
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 01/10/07

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on the Environmental Permitting Programme: draft revision of the General Guidance Manual
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/epp-guidance/index.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 20/08/07

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on proposals to improve access to the English coast
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/coast-access/index.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 28/08/07

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Fourth Environmental Permitting Programme Consultation on Government Guidance for EU Directives and Waste Technical Competence
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/envpermitprog4/index.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 24/09/07

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on proposed EU Soil Framework Directive and initial Regulatory Impact Assessment
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/soil-directive/index.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 01/10/07

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on private sewers transfer – implementation options
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/sewers-transfer/index.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 01/10/07

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Managing radioactive waste safely: a framework for implementing geological disposal
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/radwaste-framework/index.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 15/10/07

Department of Health
Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution: Effect on Mortality
http://www.advisorybodies.doh.gov.uk/comeap/statementsreports/
longtermeffectsmort2007.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 20/08/07

Department for Transport
Draft Local Transport Bill
http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/localtransportbill/
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 17/08/07

Department of Trade & Industry
Renewable Energy: Reform of the Renewables Obligation
http://www.dti.gov.uk/consultations/page39586.html
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 20/08/07

Department of Trade & Industry
The Future of Nuclear Power: The role of nuclear power in a low carbon UK economy
http://www.dti.gov.uk/files/file39197.pdf
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 24/09/07

Environment Agency
Water Resources Strategy: Water for People and the Environment
http://publications.environment-agency.gov.uk/pdf/GEHO0707BMXQ-e-e.pdf
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 15/10/07

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16. ENDS Legal Compliance MANAGER

ENDS are proud to announce the forthcoming launch of the ENDS Legal Compliance MANAGER, an on-line subscription service that provides the information and tools to help you understand, manage and keep up-to-date with environmental law in one easily accessible place.

ENDS Legal Compliance MANAGER is the result of an independent, long term and in depth industry research project conducted by ENDS. It is aimed at making it easier for businesses, consultancies and the public sector to stay on top of the ever-expanding mountain of environmental information.

ENDS Legal Compliance MANAGER satisfies the information requirements of those responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and implementing and maintaining environmental management systems. It will be invaluable for companies certified or seeking ISO 14001 or EMAS standards.

Updated daily, it contains access to over 10,000 original legislation and policy documents from over 300 sources and categorised by sectors and subjects to help you avoid information overload. It will provide you with:

• Policy Briefings: Consolidated overview of International, EU and national legislation and policy - and implications for business
• Consolidated Legal Summaries: Plain English statements of the current legal situation (England & Wales only).
  
• Original legislation: Access to original law and the sectors it applies to.
  
• Compliance Calendar: Key dates.
  
• Management Guides: Introductory guides in getting started in compliance and environmental management
  
• Legal Register: Applicable legislation in one place.
  
• Email Alerts: Daily updates to allow you to systematically keep up to date with new changes or developments as they occur.

To register for a free 3 day trial and to qualify for pre-launch discounts, go to www.endscompliance.com

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17. Rock-solid coastal defence ‘bible’ out now

Rock is one of the main materials employed in marine and fluvial construction works to prevent scour and erosion, and to limit wave overtopping and flooding. It is estimated that at least 10 million tonnes of armourstone per year are used in construction across Europe (approximately 1 million tonnes in the UK), with an estimated value of £500m. Yet today many engineers still adopt traditional techniques in the use of rock and fail to gain the benefits of industry experience or new research.

Published by CIRIA in 1991, the first edition of the Rock Manual is considered by many industry professionals as 'the bible' for the use of rock in coastal and shoreline engineering.
More than 15 years later, a comprehensive second edition has been prepared with the help of a world-wide project team of experts including over 100 specialists.

The Rock Manual – the use of rock in hydraulic engineering (C683) incorporates the significant advances in knowledge and technology that have occurred over the past 15 years and the scope of the manual has been widened to include all aspects of the use of rock in hydraulic engineering, as well as an increasing the focus on environmental and sustainability concerns.

To order your copy visit http://www.ciria.org/prcd.htm?code=1101

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18. Project Director for The Royal Academy of Engineering

The 14-19 Diploma in Engineering will shortly be offered in schools and colleges. It will be piloted in selected regions before being rolled out across England. The Royal Academy of Engineering is a leading partner in the Southwark and Lambeth launch of the qualification and is looking for a Project Director for the programme.

The post holder will report to the Director of Education Programmes at The Royal Academy of Engineering and will be working to a 12 month, fixed-term contract. A salary of more than £50k will be offered to the right person. The closing date for applications is Friday 10th August 2007 with interviews being held on Thursday 6th September 2007.

Application packs are available from Mrs Lynda Mann – 020 7227 0586 lynda.mann@raeng.org.uk

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19. Content Editor and Developer – Science Council Vacancy

The Science Council are seeking a part-time Content Editor and Developer to assist with its high profile project, Careers from Science. This initiative aims increase awareness with 11 – 19 year olds, and their influencers, of the breadth of opportunities available from studying STEM subjects.

The post holder will report to the Project Manager and will be creating new content and editing existing material from project partners both for print and the web. They will also be the point of contact for the project and help to develop partnership careers projects and occasionally deputise for the Project Manager. The post is 3 days a week, initially for 1 year. Working from home will be considered but at least one day a week will be at the Science Council’s office in Southwark.

Salary £17,500 - £18,500. If you would like to discuss the post or have any questions please contact Nicola Hannam, Careers from Science Project Manager, n.hannam@sciencecouncil.org 020 7922 7889.

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20. In Brief

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. Please visit www.ciwem.org/policy/panels/Panels_Flyer2.doc or email Justin Taberham, Director of Policy for further information (Justin@ciwem.org)

CIWEM ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS 2007
Preparing for the CIWEM Professional Review – Tuesday 23rd October
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.

Professional Ethics Workshop – Wednesday 31st October
Anyone preparing for the Professional Review will need to ensure that they have attained the CIWEM Structured Training 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.

How to be a CIWEM Mentor – Tuesday 13th November
This workshop examines skills required to be a work place Mentor and shows how to apply them in a CIWEM Structured Training Scheme.

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 Tom Owen on 020 7831 3110 or e-mail profdev@ciwem.org.

Have Your Say
Currently 74 percent of you who've voted in the current Have Your Say poll believe that there should be a population policy as part of a strategy for action on climate change. What do you think? Have Your Say at www.ciwem.org. If you have a suggestion for a topic that could feature in a forthcoming Have Your Say poll, Harriet Greene (hgreene@ciwem.org) would love to hear from you.

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

Remember to tell us where you are

To enable the Institution to keep in regular touch with members, either by email, or via the regular post, we need to be advised of changes. Some of the information we circulate, for instance from the EC(UK), Science Council and Society for the Environment, only comes in an electronic format. If you are registered with these external bodies but we don’t have your most up to date email address you are missing receiving their newsletters and other information.

You can simply log on to the members area of the CIWEM website, www.ciwem.org give your membership number and create a password then update your record yourself, or contact membership@ciwem.org and let us know the changes you would like made to your record and we can do it for you.

If you require any help or additional information please contact the membership helpdesk on 020 7831 3110, between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, where there will be someone who can help.

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

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.

Society for the Environment
The Society for the Environment (SocEnv) is the independent body that regulates the award of the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) qualification. The SocEnv Newsletter carries important information for CEnvs and those interested in the Society.
To view the latest newsletter, please visit:
www.socenv.org.uk/news-and-press-release/socenv-newsletter/

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21. CIWEM Supported Events

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.

Conference contact:
Margaret Barton
Email: ccwi2007_suwm2007@dmu.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)116 2506213
For more information, go to www.dmu.ac.uk/ccwi2007_suwm2007

SCIENCE COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
13th September 2007, The British Computer Society

The Science Council have commissioned a report that maps the current government structure and the issues on the horizon with the aim of maximising our preparedness and enabling us to focus our activities. It is hoped that this overview will enable us to identify any gaps and potential for facilitation, partnerships or leadership from the Science Council. The report will form the basis for presentations and a panel discussion. After the workshop there will be an opportunity to have a glass of wine and network with fellow members and colleagues.

The primary purpose of the event will be to provide an update for the sector and to develop opportunities for co-operation and collaboration in working with government and Parliament. The event is free and details of the programme and panel will follow.

If you have any further questions please (L.stead@sceinceciouncil.org)

THE WATER SUMMIT
18-19th September 2007, Olympia, Kensington, London

With the water industry at the forefront of climate change, The Water Summit is your opportunity to discover where the impending engineering opportunities lie. This unique event brings together the industry elite to develop holistic solutions for the future of UK Water. Join the leaders in floods, coasts, water resource and supply to tackle the latest policy changes, investment plans and engineering solutions.

Key speakers include:

• Baroness Barbara Young, Chief Executive, Environment Agency
  
• Keith Mason, Director of Regulatory Finance and Competition, Ofwat
  
• David Rooke MBE, Head of Flood Risk Management, Environment Agency
  
• Bob Sargent, President, CIWEM and Head of Hydrology, Hyder Consulting
  
• Mike Bishop, Director of Engineering and Leakage, Severn Trent Water

You can view the full programme details and register online now at www.watersummit.co.uk
Please quote CIWEM

ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY, WASTE AND CLIMATE CHANGE
19th September 2007, Central London

LexisNexis Butterworth’s annual environmental law conference is your essential guide to this evolving area of law. Chaired by Andrew Waite of Berwin Leighton Paisner, industry experts including Valerie Fogelman of Lovells, Justine Thornton of 39 Essex Street and Justin Pavry of Allen & Overy will explore the recent and upcoming environmental law changes:

• Get to grips with the UK and European definition of waste
  
• Keep up with the latest climate change legislation
  
• Understand what the Environmental Liability Directive will mean to you
  
• Discover how the new producer responsibility regime is working in practice

For more information please contact Ailsa Hardy on 020 7400 2733 or email ailsa.hardy@lexisnexis.co.uk.
£50 discount for CIWEM members, please quote code ‘CIWEM’ at time of booking

DROUGHT AND FLOOD: WATER MANAGEMENT FOR PARKS AND GARDENS IS A CHANGING CLIMATE
20 September 2007, University of Reading

This conference will discuss the problems that will be encountered with water as the century progresses and what actions can be taken to plan for these problems. This conference is for those who plan, manage or supply public heritage, botanic and private gardens or green spaces, for professional gardeners, housing developers and water providers.

For more information, contact Dr Chris Prior, email: chrisprior@rhs.org.uk or tel: 01483 224 234

EUROPEAN WATER AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
24th -26th September 2007, St. James Park, Newcastle
For more information, go to www.aqua-enviro.net

THE "9E ASSISES NATIONALES DES DÉCHETS"
26th- 27th September 2007, La Baule, France

Created in 1991, the "Assises Nationales des Déchets" are held every 2 years in La Baule, France. Through four plenary sessions and eight workshops on waste management, industrialists, local communities, government administrations and associations meet to exchange ideas, to get rid of taboos, to clear new pathways and to imagine the future. The 9th edition will contribute to defining the key elements for the improvement of waste management in France and Europe.

More information on www.assises-dechets.org

MOTIVATE INTERNAL & EXTERNAL AUDIENCES WITH WINNING ENVIRONMENTAL MESSAGES
27 September 2007, Thistle Marble Arch, London
The ENDS Report

The event for environment and CSR professionals to learn how to harness the potential of your environmental efforts through marketing to promote your brand and raise environmental awareness internally and externally. Hear 14 top environmental and marketing experts discuss how they are working together to increase consumer loyalty and spread good behaviour.

Book before the 9 August and save £100.
www.endsenvironmentalcommunications.com

TECHNOLOGY FORESIGHT SUMMIT 2007
27th – 29th September 2007, Budapest, Hungary

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in cooperation with the governments of the Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovenia, is organizing the Technology Foresight Summit 2007. The highlight area of the Summit this year is water productivity in industry. The Water Technology Fair of Future, organized in the framework of the Summit, will be a unique opportunity to present industry-led future trends and perspectives, prototypes, products, processes and markets regarding sustainable use of water by industry.

For more information, go to www.unido.org/foresight/summit/2007

DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION ON SITE
3 October 2007, London

Achieving sustainable construction will continue to challenge the industry in the 21st century.The Government has identified the need to reduce the carbon footprint of the industry and throughout the UK, and to tackle the potential effects of climate change.In addition, society acknowledges this growing need to achieve sustainability and is aware of what it means to the world in which we live and work. The conference will take a strategic look at the challenges and opportunities for delivering sustainable construction with prominent speakers from the construction industry including a key note address from the UK Green Building Council.

To find out more and to book your place visit http://www.ciria.org/prcd.htm?code=1159 Early bird offer available for conference bookings

TAMIFLU WORKSHOP
3rd October 2007, Oxford

In association with the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, the Integrated Pollution Management Network is organising a high-level workshop to assess the implications of the release if the antiviral Tamiflu into the environment following mass administration under pandemic flu conditions. The event, which will be held in Oxford on 3rd October 2007, will draw together a wide range of experts to assess current scientific understanding of the issues and to determine whether further work is required. CIWEM and the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators are kindly sponsoring the event.

For further information contact Dr Bruce Howard bruce.howard@earth.ox.ac.uk

WATER EFFICIENCY: IMPLEMENTING WATER SUPPLY & DEMAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE WATER EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME
October 29 - 31, 2007, Barcelona Center, Barcelona, Spain

The Water Efficiency Summit is a senior-level event focused firmly on business strategies that will benchmark practical European case studies. It will bring together CEO and senior level representatives from water utility companies, wastewater treatment companies, national governments and water authorities across Europe.
Speakers will address the key concerns of senior executives across the water and wastewater sector, including:

• Demand management strategies
  
• The business case for metering
  
• Leakage control strategy
  
• Wastewater reuse schemes

Full conference information:
http://www.iqpc.com/es/waterefficiency

THE WORLD'S FIRST EVER SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES CAMPAIGN FOR LAZY PEOPLE
Feel guilty every time you read a feature about climate change? Feel like you're under constant pressure to be whiter than white in all things green? The recycling, the Fairtrade, the airmiles, the foodmiles... No more!

8.6 million people in the UK want to live a greener lifestyle but rarely get around to doing anything about it. For anyone and everyone like this, we have created The Nag - www.thenag.net - a website that makes it extremely easy to do just one thing a month to make your lifestyle more sustainable.

How It Works:

• Sign Up and, while you’re at it, do The First Nag: Switch to Green Energy. It takes about ten minutes, costs about the same and reduces your home’s CO2 emissions by about 2 tonnes a year. The Energy Nag gives you all the help you need.
  
• Get one email a month ‘nagging’ you to visit the site.
  
• Once you’re there, get taken step-by-step through one low-effort, high-impact action around a lifestyle theme such as energy, food or fashion.
  
• The Nag’s special software tracks individual ‘nag activity,’ measures its collective impact and visualises it on an interactive map of the UK.
  

CIWEM’s free monthly newsletter is distributed to all those interested in CIWEM’s work. The service is administered through www.ciwem.org where you can subscribe and unsubscribe via the side menu button for ‘E-News’.

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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