CIWEM E-News – December 2006

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This month:

1. CIWEM Annual Conference 2007

Diary Date: CIWEM Annual Conference, 9th-11th October 2007, The Oval, London

Next year the CIWEM Annual Conference comes to London for the first time, offering CIWEM members and our other delegates unrivalled opportunities to build and enhance working relationships in a stimulating environment.

The Conference will address the key strategic issues in water and environmental management with perspectives and insights from the latest research and from those developing world-class innovative solutions to the challenges facing policy makers, developers and planners. This popular event will also include an expanded social programme and provide a forum for a wide range of debates and workshops including the Next Generation day.

CIWEM’s Presidential theme for 2007-2008, Arts and the Environment, will also be launched at the Conference.

Join us at The Oval from Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th October 2007 for the opportunity to meet, learn from and work with those who are leading and influencing the debate.

To register your interest contact annualconference@ciwem.org

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2. CIWEM Consults Members on Proposals for Change

CIWEM is committed to continuous improvement to become a more inclusive, transparent and representative organisation, better placed to meet best practice requirements of the Charity Commission and become more flexible in meeting members' needs. This means proposals on a new approach to the way CIWEM governs itself and empowers members.

So, Council, the governing body of CIWEM, is consulting members, and other stakeholders, on proposed changes in Institution governance, and it wants members' views. The proposals follow a recent review of present governance and practices undertaken by a Governance Task Group, comprising senior Council Trustees and executive staff, and carried out with the advice of the Institution's legal advisers. The consultation pack, 'Making Change, Being Fitter For Purpose', includes documents which set out the principles for change, a draft revision of the Institution's Royal Charter and Bye-laws and other supporting information. All members, Branches, Groups and other stakeholders are being urged to comment by the closing date of noon on 31st January 2007 . The consultation documents can be accessed and downloaded from the Institution's website, www.ciwem.org. Alternatively, a hard copy can be sent on request by contacting Lorraine Poole at CIWEM on tel: 0207 831 3110.

Commenting on the consultation, Governace Task Group Chair and Past President, Jim Oatridge OBE, said, "The consultation excercise will not override the constitutional right of those members qualified to vote at an AGM or EGM to decide the future governance arrangements for CIWEM. There will be a formal Ballot of members on change proposals in due course. However, the views of those who do respond to the consultation will be a vital part of informing Council's thinking on the proposals as we seek to become an organisation fitter for purpose, better placed to meet future challenges".

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3. The Future of Coastal Communities at Risk

Around one and a quarter million properties are at risk from coastal flooding and erosion in England and Wales. Small rural coastal communities are amongst those that will particularly bear the brunt of climate change. CIWEM believes that maintaining the current line of defence in these areas will become increasingly unsustainable and so recommends managed realignment where appropriate.

In its new briefing report ‘Taking Managed Realignment Forward as a Policy Option for Coastal Management in England and Wales’, CIWEM notes that there are substantial constraints that have prevented managed realignment being implemented more widely. These include controversial issues such as compensation for property loss, community relocation and social justice.

Whilst there is a legal obligation for authorities to provide replacement habitat for birds when undertaking managed realignment, many homeowners receive no such compensation for losses they incur. In this report, CIWEM looks at how we can overcome these constraints and urges Government to address these issues so that managed realignment can form an integral part of our flood and coastal erosion risk management policy.

‘Taking Managed Realignment Forward as a Policy Option for Coastal Management in England and Wales’ is available online at www.ciwem.org/resources.

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4. CIWEM sets out 15 Priorities for Tackling Climate Change

CIWEM recently set out fifteen key actions for individuals, industry and policy-makers to address in order to tackle climate change. In its latest Policy Position Statement, CIWEM has called for the strengthening of international agreements on climate change; consistent and unambiguous UK policy on the issue, with consideration of climate change impacts in all key policy decisions in terms of their estimated impact on greenhouse gas emissions; a number of specific targeted measures to reduce emissions such as far wider use of innovative incentives to encourage emissions reductions, as well as increased education of the public about the importance of the issue, its risks, and importantly, the links between their activities and the impacts, and how they can themselves make a positive contribution.

There are many barriers to overcome in tackling what is arguably the greatest challenge faced by mankind. Despite increasing awareness and appreciation of the problem on all fronts, there remains much inertia which decision makers must overcome if prompt action on a meaningful level is to be instigated. Delaying action will result in even greater action being required later, with even a five year delay being significant. And if action were delayed 20 years then rates of emission reduction may need to be between three and seven times greater to meet the same temperature target. CIWEM has therefore called for urgent and major investment in mitigation and adaptation to climate change.

In the UK, action needs to be more focussed, unequivocal and immediate. Currently, national policy is at best confused when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. CIWEM has called for Government policy decisions to set out their impacts in terms of emissions, compared to other options and a ‘do nothing’ approach. Equally there must be clear and measurable targets. Housing and Transport policy is key in terms of impact on our emissions and these must be set clearly within the context of climate change.

Internationally, CIWEM believes we do not yet understand the science of climate change completely, and there is a need for further research into the mechanisms involved and in refining models and projections. CIWEM considers that in particular, climate observation stations need to be protected and expanded.

Seldom if ever before has there been a need for nations to work together in concert to address a common challenge of such scale. The Kyoto protocol was a brave attempt to achieve this, however as a system of allocating emissions it is ad-hoc. Another solution which CIWEM considers offers a more equitable basis for response is called 'contraction and convergence', developed by the Global Commons Institute. Under this approach all nations would reduce their emissions via annual ceilings for global emissions, reducing at different rates until they settle at a level whereby each country has the same per capita emissions as their neighbours.

To read CIWEM’s full Climate Change Policy Position Statement, please visit:
http://www.ciwem.org/policy/policies/climate_change_pps_1206.pdf

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5. CIWEM Conservation and Recreation Panel

The CIWEM Conservation and Recreation Panel is comprised of members of the Institution, together with some other interested individuals, who work together to provide policy and technical advice and support to CIWEM’s secretariat. CIWEM member Alan Woods has been Chairman of the Panel since 2003. Other Panel members bring expertise from academia, heritage, local authority amenity circles, environmental regulators and consultancies. As well as producing a range of Policy Position Statements on issues from soil protection and management to the recreational use of inland waters and the management of public parks and open space, the Panel have provided input into a raft of CIWEM consultation responses to Government and two special editions of Water and Environment Magazine. It is currently examining how to further the cause of urban river restoration through a range of initiatives.

CIWEM’s Panels always welcome expressions of interest from those with expertise in their respective fields. Although they meet three times per year, much Panel output is delivered in between meetings with the support of the CIWEM Policy Officer. If you would like more information about CIWEM’s Panels, or would like to be involved with the Conservation and Recreation Panel or any of CIWEM’s other Panels, please visit: www.ciwem.org/policy/panels/Panels_Flyer.doc for guidance.

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6. CIWEM World of Difference and Young Members Awards Closing Dates

CIWEM’s World of Difference and Young Members’ Awards will be closing in mid-January 2007, so ensure you get your entries in on time!

World of Difference Award sponsored by Black and Veatch closing 12/01/07
The World of Difference Award was established in 2004 as a means of rewarding the leading proponents of the practical application of science and engineering for environmental improvement. The Award focuses on innovative design in water and wastewater projects.

Entry Criteria
The Award is international and open to all, with the exception of Black & Veatch projects. To be eligible for the Award, projects must:

• Relate to the water cycle
• Be at least at the application stage and specific, rather than theoretical design
• Be innovative and achievable
• Demonstrate sustainability
• Be beneficial to the environment

The Prize
The Award consists of a specially-commissioned trophy, publicity for the winning project, a framed certificate and a cheque for £1000. The winning project will be outlined in the CIWEM magazine.
For further details please visit http://www.ciwem.org/awards/world/index.asp

CIWEM Young Members Award sponsored by Jacobs Babtie closes 19/01/07
The CIWEM Young Members’ Award recognises the outstanding contribution to environmental understanding made by a young member of CIWEM. Winners of CIWEM Branch and Group Young Members’ Competitions are eligible for nomination for the overall CIWEM Young Members’ Award.

Entry Criteria
Only the winners of Branch/Group Young Members’ Competitions are eligible for nomination for the Award (for details of Branch and Group Competitions please visit the CIWEM Branch or Group web pages). Nominations should be made by the Branch/Group Chairperson.
Entrants must be:

• aged 30 or under on the closing date
• the sole author of the paper or the lead author of a co-authored paper
• a member of CIWEM (any level)

The paper should:

• address an environmental or water related issue
• be a piece of original work
• demonstrate sustainability and not contravene CIWEM’s code of environmental ethics
• be no longer than 5000 words and should conform to the styling and format requirements of papers for the CIWEM Journal (see Guidance Notes for Authors).

The Prize
The Award comprises a trophy (a silver quaich cup), a framed certificate, publication of the winner's paper in CIWEM’s Water and Environment Journal and a place on the CIWEM Young Members' Study Tour (or an alternative cash prize of £600).
For further details please visit http://www.ciwem.org/awards/young/index.asp
For any other information please contact Joanna Cooper jcooper@ciwem.org

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7. CIWEM International News

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
CIWEM was formally admitted as an observer to the Conference of Parties (COP) at the UNFCCC meeting in Nairobi last month. The COP brings together global experts and organisations with proven expertise in the field of climate change. Such recognition will allow CIWEM to contribute to the Climate Change debate at the national and international level. At the meeting, the Institution was represented by locally based CIWEM members, Dr M. Mwinyihija, Christopher Hinson and Adrian Radcliffe. A full report will appear in the next issue of WEM and information on the UNFCCC can be found at www.unfccc.int

Climate Change in Europe
CIWEM represented the EWA (European Water Association) at a meeting of the International Steering Committee on the Symposium for Climate Change. The symposium aims to strengthen the integration of climate change issues into EU policy and planning frameworks by bringing together all the major stakeholders from governments, EU, regulators, the water industry, the scientific community and NGOs. The results of the symposium will be summarised in conclusions and recommendations sent to all relevant ministers during the German Presidency in the first half of 2007. The symposium will also inform the development of the EU Green Paper on Climate Change. The symposium takes place on 12-14 February 2007 in Berlin and full details can be found at: http://www.climate-water-adaptation-berlin2007.org/

CIWEM will also be represented at the EU conference 'Adaptation to Climate Change: the European Dimension' which will be held in Brussels on 21st February, 2007, at which the EU Green Paper on Climate Change and adaptation will be launched. The conference is part of the EU Second European Climate Change Programme (ECCP II).

European Water Industry comes together to celebrate achievements
The European Water Association (EWA - www.ewaonline.de) held its Silver Jubilee celebrations last month. The event drew people from all over the world and brought together all the main European water industry organisations, such as EUREAU and Aqua Europa. There were a series of presentations given by representatives of the International Water Association (IWA), European Commission, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Water & Environment Federation (WEF) and Japan Sewage Works Association (JSWA). The Silver Jubilee celebrations were complimented by the EWA annual conference held on 7th November, which focused on international standardisation, the latest developments in EU policy, the implementation of EU directives in new member states and also looked at progress since the 4th World Water Forum. The conference was an excellent forum for debate.

Water Re-use and Recycling Seminar
The twin concerns of climate change and urban development are expected to create significant challenges for the maintenance of an adequate water supply for domestic, industrial and environmental needs in the short as well as longer term. As water resources are stretched demand management can provide some benefit but, to maintain adequate supplies in the future, there is a need to consider more efficient use of water before returning it to the environment as well as examining alternative sources.

A DTI Globalwatch mission visited Singapore and Australia at the end of November, to investigate the regulatory, standards and technological needs of wastewater recycling, reuse and other development processes and applications. The mission’s findings will be discussed through a series of presentations from the mission team on 27th February, 2007. All attendees will get the opportunity to pose questions during panel discussions. A full written report of the mission’s findings will also be made available to all attending delegates.

To find out more or to register for this DTI Global Watch Mission Seminar, please contact Louisa Quilter on 01664 565084 or click on: http://www.globalwatchservice.com/pages/ThreeColumns.aspx?PageID=670&SeminarID=2008

United Nations Water & Sanitation Officers
An opportunity has arisen to meet with United Nations Officers specialising in the water and sanitation sector and speakers on the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank and the European Commission's external aid arm-'EuropeAid'.

The two key addresses will be given by Dr Dinesh Shrestha, Senior Water & Sanitation Officer from UNHCR Geneva and Mr Raju Shrestha, Chief-Water Sanitation and Education from UNICEF Copenhagen and they will be available to meet with attendees after each seminar. This is an excellent opportunity to meet face-to-face with key UN personnel who will also be joined by various UK Commercial Officers specialising in the area of aid-funded business.

The roadshows will take place in London on the 15th January 2007, Cardiff on the 16th January 2007 and Rotherham on the 17th January 2007 and places are free of charge.

For further information, please contact:
Claire Gamage, Project Manager - Aid Funded Business Service
Direct Line: 0845 603 0084; Fax: 0121 607 0130; Email: c.gamage@afbs.org.uk
Web: http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/ukti/aid_funded_business

Fact-finding Mission to Poland visiting Szczecin and Gdansk
12 February to 15 February 2007
Roughly € 6 billion will be allocated to Poland from EU cohesion and structural funds for the environment sector during the period 2007-13. It is anticipated that roughly € 3.5 billion of this will be allocated to water sector projects.

€2.5 billion will be allocated for major water supply projects each having a value greater than €25 million from cohesion funds. €1.0 billion will be allocated to smaller wastewater treatment projects serving a population equivalent of less than 15,000 from structural funds.

In addition to the anticipated financial allocations for 2007-13, Szczecin is planning to publish 3 tenders in December or January with a value of around €20 million using current EU funding allocations, and Gdansk will be publishing 9 tenders having a combined value of €90 million in the near future.

Anyone interested in joining the mission should contact both Jeremy Goad, Water Sector Export Promoter at UKT&I at E mail address; jeremy.goad@gtnet.gov.uk or telephone +44 (0)7770331307 and Ashok Alagh in the UKT&I water team on E Mail address ashok.alagh@uktradeinvest.gov.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 7215 4667.

CIWEM Hong Kong Branch and Climate Change
CIWEM is a partner in an international climate change conference which will be held in Hong Kong next May. Please note:

The call for Papers deadline is now 20th December. Full details of the event can be found at: http://www.hkie.org.hk/ICCC2007.

Papers should be submitted to:

Patricia Shiu
Manager - Conference & Function
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Direct tel: (852) 2830 9019
Direct fax: (852) 2203 4133
Website: http://www.hkie.org.hk

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8. Journal Changes – Seeking Overseas Reviewers

From January 2006 CIWEM’s Journal – Water and Environment Journal has been published on behalf of CIWEM 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 amendments or revisions necessary such 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. CIWEM Conferences Digest

CIWEM Conferences are continuing to be well attended and regarded. Outputs from recent conferences may now be found on the CIWEM website at: http://www.ciwem.org.uk/events/outputs.asp

We have a good number of sponsors and supporters for events in 2006 and 2007, and bookings are going well. If you are interested in sponsoring any of the conferences noted below, please contact Justin Taberham, email Justin@ciwem.org. For the latest conference information in full, please visit http://www.ciwem.org/events

CIWEM Rivers and Coastal Group Winter Meeting:
From Directive to Detail: A Joined-Up Response to Flooding?
26th January 2007, London
Contact Paul Webster
Email: pwebster@hydro-logic.co.uk

World Wetlands Day Conference 2007
31st January and 1st February 2007, London
Sponsors to date: Atkins, Mott MacDonald, Defra, Water for Wildlife, The Wildlife Trusts, English Heritage
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

Each year, CIWEM organises a conference with key wetlands organisations to mark World Wetlands Day. The World Wetlands Day Conference 2007 will be held in London on 31st January and 1st February. There will be a change in format for this year's conference. In view of the multiple benefits from wetland creation and management and the large number of partners in the conference, we are organising a full two-day conference where we invite speakers on themes which are likely to include Groundwater, Biodiversity, Good Practice Case Studies, Water Quality and Flood Management.

The draft programme is now available at: http://www.ciwem.org/events/WWD_PROGRAMME_021106.doc

Drought
27th Feb 2007, London
Sponsors to date: Atkins, MWH
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Download the programme at: http://www.ciwem.org/events/Drought_programme_022007.doc

A Joint CIWEM/DCLG Conference
PPS25 Practice Guide Launch
8th March 2007, London
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

Flooding Directive
28th March 2007, London
Sponsors to date: Atkins, Royal Haskoning, MWH, JBA Consulting
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415

Health Impact Assessment
26th April 2007, Birmingham
Contact Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro
Email: sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891

Don’t forget to visit the CIWEM Supported Events page http://www.ciwem.org/events/supported_events/ where you will find information on all forthcoming events that CIWEM is supporting.

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10. CIWEM Professional Review and Mentoring Workshops 2007

Preparing for the CIWEM Professional Review – Tuesday 13th February
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.

How to be a CIWEM Mentor – Tuesday 24th April
CIWEM Structured Training is an essential element in the process of gaining membership. This workshop examines the skills required to be a work place Mentor and shows how to apply them in a CIWEM Structured Training Scheme.

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.

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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11. 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.com/policy/consultation

Current consultations:

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on the controls on the handling, transfer and transport of waste
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/waste-controls/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 13/02/07

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Environmental Liability Directive: Consultation on options for implementing the Environmental Liability Directive
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/env-liability/consultation.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 22/02/07

Department for Trade and Industry
Energy Billing and Metering – Changing Customer Behaviour
http://www.dti.gov.uk/files/file35042.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 12/01/07

Scottish Executive
Implementing the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003: Diffuse Water Pollution from Rural Land Use - Consultation on proposed Regulations relating to General Binding Rules
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/10/24155114/0
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 05/01/07

Scottish Executive
Protection of Scotland's Water Environment - Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/154696/0041530.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 31/01/07

Transport for London
Consultation on the Scheme Order for a Greater London Low Emission Zone
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/low-emission-zone/consultation.asp#
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 12/01/07

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12. New CIWEM Poll Question

Recently Ben Bradshaw, a Government Environment Minister urged shoppers to discard excessive packaging at the checkout for the supermarket to dispose of. This month we’re asking “Is excess packaging a consumer's responsibility?”

To vote, visit www.ciwem.org

Over five hundred of you voted in our previous poll, with 66% believing that scare tactics are more effective than ‘feel good’ messages in motivating the public to take action to mitigate climate change.

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13. In Brief

CIWEM Annual Dinner 2007
CIWEM’s Annual Dinner 2007 will be held on Thursday 24th May at Drapers' Hall, Throgmorton Street, London. Booking forms can be downloaded from the CIWEM website at www.ciwem.org/whatsnew/AnnualDinner2007_Booking_form.doc or obtained from Lorraine Poole by emailing lpoole@ciwem.org. The Principal Guest Speaker is Rt Hon John Gummer, MP.

Call for Success Stories!
We would like to hear from members who gained their job after seeing their employer’s advert in WEM or on CIWEM’s website. Please contact emily@ciwem.org to discuss featuring in WEM or being profiled on the website.

Publications Sale
A variety of CIWEM publications from over the years will be available at discount rates of at least half price over the coming months this includes 'Risk Assessment for Environmental Professionals' at only £5 and the Saltmarsh creation Handbook for £10! For updates please see the ‘News’ section of the CIWEM website (www.ciwem.org) or contact Joanna Cooper jcooper@ciwem.org for further details.

CIWEM Rivers and Coastal Group Young Persons Study Weekend
(for members aged under 35), Delivering Sustainability through Flood and Coastal Risk Management will be held on 30th March – 1st April in York. More information will shortly be available from http://www.ciwem.org/groups/rivers/events.asp

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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14. Develop your Water Career with MWH New Zealand

One name stands out in global consulting, infrastructure development, and project delivery – MWH.

With drinking water standards in New Zealand now among the highest in the World, MWH draws upon its global & local expertise to deliver innovative water services to clients.

To support our market development and project delivery success, we require:

• Senior Specialist Water Treatment Leaders . These critical roles will provide technical leadership in Water Treatment & Process Engineering, to mentor and develop young scientists and engineers; lead innovation and the application of new technologies for municipal and industrial clients; and identify opportunities and lead business development activities in line with MWH market strategy.
• Water Supply Network Specialist . You will provide expertise in water supply networks, and lead a small team through various aspects of hydraulic modelling processes relating to water supply networks throughout New Zealand. In addition you will be involved with identifying new opportunities and ensuring the continuance of business development in the region.
• Non-Revenue Water Specialist with expertise in NRW strategy development including ELL and modelling. Your technical expertise will be coupled with excellent business acumen, and proven skills in project management. The right candidate will be given the opportunity to develop both their technical skills and lead growth of the business in this developing market in NZ.

This is an ideal opportunity to make the lifestyle move to New Zealand in the New Year, while also realising your career aspirations as a technical specialist. As an employer accredited by the NZ Immigration Service, we can make your relocation easier.

To apply, please visit our website: (www.mwhglobal.co.nz/joinus)

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15. Free Trial Offer

…To the UK’s leading monthly journal of environmental policy and business.
Whether it’s the latest progress in implementing Ofwats regulations or a blow-by-blow update on the latest water efficiency report, our specialist writers have it covered. Stitching together the many strands of environmental policy and legislation, the ENDS Report offers an invaluable spectrum of coverage from the overview of the environmental industry to the fine detail of a specific subject.

As a member of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, you can now trial the ENDS Report and www.endsreport.com on a complimentary basis for 28 days. Alternatively, order by December 20th and take advantage of the £50 saving - exclusive for CIWEM members.

To start your FREE trial visit www.endsreport.com/web/ciwem-free

To take advantage of the CIWEM subscription offer visit: http://www.endsreport.com/web/ciwem-dis (this offer excludes current ENDS subscribers)

…To the essential EU environmental policy briefing for business
ENDS Europe REPORT builds on ENDS’ European expertise and unrivalled reputation for quality news coverage to bring you an in-depth monthly report reviewing the European environmental agenda. This compact printed briefing with an interactive online version, including exclusive web links to key sources, informs you of how, when and why EU policy will affect your organisation.

As a member of CIWEM you can now request a FREE sample copy of ENDS Europe REPORT. Alternatively, order by December 22nd and take advantage of a £46 saving and a 3 month money back guarantee.

To request your sample issue click here
http://www.endseuropereport.com/sample/ciwem

To take advantage of the subscription offer click here
http://www.endseuropereport.com/order/special3

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16. Global Leakage Technology Summit 2007

Adopting the most effective strategy for water efficiency and leakage management
25th – 26th January 2007, with a pre-conference workshop on 24th January, at the Hotel Russell, London

Globally, water demand is rising and resources are diminishing. The problem of water loss and leakage is a perennial one, and utility operators need a strategic approach to tackle it. The 2007 summit examines case studies from utility practitioners worldwide - describing their strategies and programmes for leakage management and water efficiency. Together, these programmes form a strategy for restoring a potentially huge lost resource.

The pre-conference workshop, facilitated by Ewan Group, will concentrate on ‘ asset management planning and leakage strategy development ’, and will be followed by a site visit to view Thames Water’s innovative ‘Smart DMA’ project.

The conference sessions will include an international panel discussion to review the alternative management options being practised internationally. An industry and regulator panel discussion will discuss the thorny issue of economic leakage models and leakage targets set against a background of social and environmental effects and regional supply/demand issues. Our regulator panel includes:

Dr Melinda Acutt – Director of Network Regulation, OFWAT
Dr David King – Director of Water Management, Environment Agency
Peter Jiggins - Head of Branch, Drinking Water Quality and Water Conservation, DEFRA

A ‘cutting edge’ technology session will appraise the latest developments for monitoring and detecting leaks, particularly in plastic pipes.

Speakers will include senior practitioners from UK and international utilities – UK utilities represented include: Anglian Water, Bristol Water, Northumbrian Water, Scottish Water, Severn Trent Water, South West Water, Thames Water, United Utilities and Veolia Water.

Full details from: www.global-leakage-summit.com
Enquiries to: info@london-business-conferences.co.uk

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17. The Future of flood Management

Tuesday 30th January 2007
Earls Court Conference Centre, London, SW5
Special Discounted price to CIWEM members - £345 + VAT

The Future of Flood Management 2007 will explore the tools that you need for a comprehensive flood management strategy that falls in with guidance and legislation from UK Government, the European Union and the Environment Agency. Changes in climate, land use and population size are all effecting the way that floods need to be managed.

Don't miss this timely and important event to explore the most recent and innovative methods for floodplain development and to find out what solutions are available for flood management.

Leading guest speakers will include:
- Kirsty Lord-Smith, Making Space for Water Programme Manager, Defra
- Peter Bide, Planning Directorate, Department for Communities and Local Government
- Paul Sayers, Group Manager, River and Coastal Systems, HR Wallingford

Plus on the case ground studies on:
The Thames Estuary 2100 Project, Delivering SUDS in Dunfermline and flood recovery in Bocastle.

For further information please visit www.floodmanagement.co.uk

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18. HazardExInternational 2007  

The HazardEx International 2007 (21st -22nd February 07) event will be bigger than ever with an extended exhibition and a full two day conference programme supporting the global hazardous area marketplace. The HazardEx Awards, which celebrate excellence in the hazardous area environment, will be run on the first evening. Hazards covered in the conference include risk of explosion from dusts, gases and oil.

The conference will run sessions on:

• Living with DSEAR - now that the ATEX timetable has run its course
• Internationalisation under the IECEx certification scheme
• Ensuring operational competence in the hazardous area
• Industrial Fire Safety precautions and their effects on the environment
• Case studies from the global industrial community
• FREE Competence training courses from SIRA

CIWEM has negotiated a 10% discount rate for its members, and places booked before September 29th 06 will receive an additional 15%, giving a total saving of 25%. Visit http://www.hazardexonthenet.net/theconference/theconference.html or email laenie.juan@imlgroup.co.uk for more details or to book.

The HazardEx International 2007 (21st -22nd February 07) event will be bigger than ever with an extended exhibition and a full two day conference programme supporting the global hazardous area marketplace. The HazardEx Awards, which celebrate excellence in the hazardous area environment, will be run on the first evening. Hazards covered in the conference include risk of explosion from dusts, gases and oil.

The conference will run sessions on:

• Living with DSEAR - now that the ATEX timetable has run its course
• Internationalisation under the IECEx certification scheme
• Ensuring operational competence in the hazardous area
• Industrial Fire Safety precautions and their effects on the environment
• Case studies from the global industrial community
• FREE Competence training courses from SIRA

CIWEM has negotiated a 10% discount rate for its members, and places booked before September 29th 06 will receive an additional 15%, giving a total saving of 25%. Visit http://www.hazardexonthenet.net/theconference/theconference.html or email laenie.juan@imlgroup.co.uk for more details or to book.

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19. Sustainabilitylive!

NEC in Birmingham from 1 – 3 May 2007

CIWEM is partnering Sustainabilitylive! and will be hosting a number of seminars as well as having an exhibition stand in the main hall.

Sustainabilitylive! is the UK’s largest forum for excellence and innovation in environment, water, land and energy. It comprises the following shows;

• IWEX, the International Water and Effluent Exhibition
• ET & ES, the environmental technology & services show
• ICU, the show tackling the problems of contaminated land
• Nemex, the UK’s national energy management exhibition.

Focusing on the environmental, remediation, energy and water sectors, Sustainabilitylive! offers a high-level conference, networking and innovation forums with industry achievement and excellence recognised at related Awards ceremonies.

For more information visit www.sustainabilitylive.com

NEC in Birmingham from 1 – 3 May 2007

CIWEM is partnering Sustainabilitylive! and will be hosting a number of seminars as well as having an exhibition stand in the main hall.

Sustainabilitylive! is the UK’s largest forum for excellence and innovation in environment, water, land and energy. It comprises the following shows;

• IWEX, the International Water and Effluent Exhibition
• ET & ES, the environmental technology & services show
• ICU, the show tackling the problems of contaminated land
• Nemex, the UK’s national energy management exhibition.

Focusing on the environmental, remediation, energy and water sectors, Sustainabilitylive! offers a high-level conference, networking and innovation forums with industry achievement and excellence recognised at related Awards ceremonies.

For more information visit www.sustainabilitylive.com

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20. 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.org for more details.

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.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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