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CIWEM E-News – June 2007
Dear Subscribers,
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This month:
1. CIWEM Annual Conference, The Global Environment 2007
Booking Now - Early Bird Discount till June 30th!
CIWEM is bringing artists and environmentalists together at The Global Environment 2007 to showcase the latest in artistic practices and examine how the arts can contribute to a sustainable future.
Arts and the Environment is integral to CIWEM’s annual conference, The Global Environment 2007, providing a primary focus for Wednesday 10th October and being assimilated into sessions on climate change, flood management, faith and many more throughout the three day conference.
Sessions will examine the relationship between the arts and the environment, consider how artists can respond to climate change and discuss the role of art in social and environmental justice. Speakers include Michaela Crimmin, RSA, Clive Adams, CCANW, Alan Cummings, Royal College of Art, James Marriott, Platform, David Haley, MIRIAD and Peter Brimblecombe, an environmental scientist. There will also be a special screening of ‘Riverglass – A River Ballet in Four Seasons,’ with a personal introduction by the filmmaker, Andrej Zdravic and a facilitated debate between artists Peter Fend and The Harrisons, chaired by Tom Trevor, Director of the Arnolfini.
Other speakers throughout the conference include Colin Challen MP - Chairman of the Parliamentary Climate Change Group, Peter Head, Director of Arup, Sir John Harman, Chairman, Environment Agency, Peter Bide, CLG, Charles Ainger, Head of Sustainability, MWH, Peter Jones, Director, Biffa and Judy Ling Wong OBE, Director of Black Environment Network.
For more information, go to 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:
Water, Climate and the Environment – Solutions and the Bottom Line
13th June 2007, London
Sponsors to date: MWH, Atkins, WRc, Mouchel Parkman, Halcrow, WWF- UK
Contact Bob Earll, CMS
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Water Framework Directive – Update
26th June 2007, London
Sponsors to date: Environment Agency, UK TAG, Atkins, MWH, Halcrow, Mott MacDonald
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Young Members Study Tour
23-27th July, Newcastle (Tyne and Humber Branch)
Contact Sarah Hickinson, Aqua Enviro
Email: sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk Tel: 01924 257891
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
November 2007, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
PR09
Sponsors to date: WRc, Mouchel Parkman
29th November 2007, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
World Wetlands Day Conference 2008
29th and 30th January 2008, London
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Flood Management 2008
March 2008, London
Sponsors to date: Atkins, MWH, Mouchel Parkman
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
Outline Programme for 2008:
CLG/PPS Issues - March or May 2008
WFD Update - June 2008
Climate Change/Water - July 2008
IUDM - October 2008
WFD Diffuse - October 2008
Environmental Management – November 2008
Extreme Flooding 2008 (follow on from the 2006 conference)
November 2008, London
Sponsors to date: MWH
Email: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk Tel: 01531 890415
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3. Celebrating the Present – CIWEM’s Annual Dinner
At CIWEM’s Annual Dinner, Rt. Hon John Gummer, MP, Chair, Conservative Party Quality of Life Policy Group, declared that this was the most exciting time to live since the Renaissance. Whilst his vision of social equity and justice celebrated the future of the environmental sector, he urged his audience of senior professionals and government ministers to address the challenges of climate change now.
Many thanks are due to Grontmij, one of Europe’s top consultancy and engineering firms for sponsoring the After Dinner Bar and Hyder Consulting, a leading environmental, planning, engineering and management consultancy, for sponsoring the flower centrepieces.
The dinner helped raise £2292.14 for Water Aid’s projects in places such as Zambia, so many thanks for all of your generosity.
To find out more go to www.ciwem.org/press
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4. Our Heritage Faces Environmental Threat
CIWEM believes that our heritage is irreplaceable and that we need to be aware of the threats they face, particularly in the context of the water environment and climate change.
In a recent Policy Position Statement, CIWEM found that many heritage sites could be degraded or destroyed through neglect, destruction, inappropriate conversions, over development of their surroundings, pollution damage and extreme weather events.
CIWEM’s findings have been confirmed by Unesco which says climate change, flooding and over development threatens World Heritage Sites such as the Tower of London, Palace of Westminster, and the riverbank buildings of Maritime Greenwich, as well as the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Liverpool's waterfront.
CIWEM believes there should be a greater recognition of the contribution of our historic environment to our cultural identity, tourism and economic regeneration. To protect our heritage, CIWEM calls for skilled conservation through sensitive planning and development, a greater understanding of the impacts climate change may have, sustained and reliable funding, the adoption of English Heritage’s Conservation Principles, and the engagement of the public and local communities.
To find out more go to www.ciwem.org/press
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5. Biodiversity At Risk
With global biodiversity in decline and further threatened by climate change, CIWEM demands that more action be taken to protect and enhance the Earth’s biodiversity.
CIWEM urges policy-makers to recognise that biodiversity underpins our very existence and that action is required to safeguard habitats and species. Although international legislation exists to protect biodiversity, significant losses are still taking place. An estimated 39,200 species face extinction with even a one-degree increase in global temperature threatening others; 45 percent of the world’s original forests have been cleared; ten percent of coral reefs have been destroyed; and there has been a loss of genetic diversity and a reduction in adaptability. In the UK, populations of water vole have declined by over 70 percent and over 90 percent of our once flower-rich meadows have vanished due to agricultural intensification.
Climate change is only likely to increase the pressure on ecosystems as they struggle to adapt quickly enough and within the physical boundaries which human development has set. CIWEM is calling for greater recognition and research into this challenge, with a substantial acceleration in initiatives to improve the knowledge base on the current state of biodiversity resources and how they will fare under a changing climate.
To find out more go to www.ciwem.org/press
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6. Wiley Water Management
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7. All Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group Call For Evidence
2nd Inquiry: Setting greenhouse gas reductions targets: the road from A to B
In proposed UK domestic legislation, at the European Union level and globally we are witnessing the development of policies to tackle climate change which have at their heart a clearly understandable and logical goal – to achieve a safe and sustainable level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Achieving this goal will depend on finding the best timetable, the right apportionment of responsibilities (the correct balance between developed and developing countries), and overcoming supply and demand barriers. Climate change policies based on achieving this goal will also depend on making timely use of the best scientific evidence available.
This APPCCG inquiry seeks evidence from all who have in interest in this issue. It will seek to present a clear and precise pathway for a UK CO2 reduction by 2050. The inquiry seeks evidence on, but not exclusively:
What is the UK’s share of responsibility?
How is that to be calculated?
How does it reflect the latest scientific evidence?
What is the history of the current widely promoted 60% CO2 reduction target?
What allowance (if any) should be made for ‘non-linear’ threats, e.g. sink failures, positive feedbacks?
What allowance (if any) should be made for offsetting UK emissions and how does that affect developing countries’ CO2 targets?
What in any case is the importance of having a long term target?
Other questions will naturally arise. Evidence is not sought on technologies, adaptation measures or financial issues. The question is simply put: what is the right CO2 emissions reduction target for the UK (and elsewhere if that is integral to the evidence).
Submitting evidence: Evidence should be submitted by the 27th July 2007, either in electronic (preferred) or written form. It should be sent to:
Colin Challen MP
Chair (APPCCG)
House of Commons
LONDON
SW1A 0AA
e-mail: colinchallenmp@parliament.uk (Subject: “2nd APPCCG Inquiry”)
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8. Water Management report in The Times
Building on the success of the first issue, the 2nd report entitled Water Management will feature in The Times newspaper on the 29th June. This 20-page report will cover the current and future issues facing the water management industry as well as showcase the latest technology advances and solutions to the high-profile readers of The Times.
CIWEM is endorsing this report and have secured for all its members a 25% discount on all of the many opportunities to get involved.
To find out more, please contact Joakim Nilsson, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7563 58 86, joakim.nilsson@mediaplanet.com
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9. Water and Environment Journal
CIWEM's Water and Environment Journal is the leading publication in its field, dealing with worldwide aspects of the water cycle and environmental matters including the management of solid and hazardous wastes, control of air pollution, and environmental conservation. Since its move to Blackwell Publishing at the beginning of 2006 the Journal has gone from strength to strength, the number of papers submitted has greatly increased most notably from overseas, the decision time is extremely competitive, and circulation has increased significantly. Recent bumper issues and the online submission process have now lead to sector-leading publication times for submitted papers providing readers with topical up to date papers and authors with timely publication.
All papers to be considered for publication in Water and Environment Journal are submitted online via Manuscript Central http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/wej. There is a help function on the website to guide you through the process. Authors can now take advantage of a free 30 day online subscription to Water and Environment Journal plus a 20% discount on Blackwell books!
You can also sign up to eTOCs (Electronic Table of Contents) alerts. This free email service alerts you to the table of contents for the most recent journal issue. To sign up to this service and for further information on the Journal please visit:
www.waterandenvironmentjournal.org
Water and Environment Journal is seeking to increase its 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.
Reviewers can also enjoy free online access to Water and Environment Journal for one year and a 20% discount on Blackwell books! This includes access to full articles, you can request RSS feeds and updates straight to your desktop, search all full-text articles for key-words or phrases and sign up for table of contents e-mail alerts.
By the end of the year all journal subscribers will gain access to CIWEM's back catalogue of journals from 1987 to present. This process of digitising past papers will continue to stretch back to earlier editions - perhaps eventually to 1895 at the 'birth' of CIWEM's predecessor bodies.
For more information please contact Joanna Cooper (jcooper@ciwem.org).
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10. CIWEM International News
CIWEM President and Director of International Development visit Hong Kong
Bob Sargent, CIWEM President and Paul Horton, the Director of International Development, are going to Hong Kong. Whilst there, they will be attending the CIWEM Hong Kong Branch AGM and Annual Dinner, the CIWEM Hong Kong Branch ICCC Climate Change Conference, the CIWEM Hong Kong Branch study visit to Beijing and are meeting with Directors of Water Supply and Drainage Departments in Hong Kong.
Notice of Study Mission to Beijing on Sustainable Development, 3rd – 6th June 2007, Led by CIWEM Hong Kong Branch
Nowadays, it is imperative for environmental professionals to strive for a continual improvement in relation to the water and environmental management disciplines through the adaptation and exploitation of ever-advancing technologies to sustain our competitive edge.
CIWEM HK is organizing a 4-day Study Mission to Beijing between 3rd-6th June 2007 on the theme of sustainable development, to achieve the aforementioned goal by tapping into the latest technologies in sustainable development initiatives with special emphasis to boost the applications in Hong Kong and mainland China. We also aim to establish long-term communications with mainland environmental related departments and associations and develop collaboration opportunities.
Environmental and Engineering Managers, Government Officials, Property Developers, Industry Entrepreneurs, Business Development Managers, Sustainability Development Managers, and those who are interested in exploring sustainable development issues are cordially invited to join. For further details, please email to Mr Fredrick Leong at Email: fredleong@yahoo.com or contact Miss Philomena Lau at Email: philomena@hkpc.org, Tel: 852-2788-5367 or Fax: 852-2784-0910.
Stockholm Junior Water Prize
CIWEM is the lead organization for the UK entry to the Stockholm Junior Water Prize. This competition challenges pupils between the ages of 16-20 to develop a water related project of local, regional, national or international significance, which has a scientific, social or technological importance.
Students can enter individually or in groups of up to three, and the winning group from the winning school will be supported in visiting Stockholm to take part in the prize during World Water Week. The national winners will exhibit their projects at the Stockholm Water Symposium, present to the International Nominating Committee, attend the Stockholm Water Prize Ceremony and the Royal Banquet at the Stockholm City Hall.
The international Stockholm Junior Water Prize winner receives a USD 5,000 award and a blue crystal sculpture in the shape of a water droplet. As a result of the competitions, thousands of young people around the world become interested in water.
HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is the Patron of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize. The Prize dates back to 1997 when it was won by the USA. During the near 10-year history it has been won by 7 countries:
China – 2006
Germany – 1998
Japan – 2004
Spain – 1999
South Africa – 2003, 2005
Sweden – 2001
USA – 1997, 2000, 2002
If you have the right contacts in schools and want to encourage them to enter, please ask them to send an expression of interest to paul@ciwem.org. It maybe that your contacts have already completed a suitable project.
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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.org/policy/consultation
Current consultations:
Communities and Local Government
Development and Flood Risk: A Practice Guide Companion to PPS25 'Living Draft'
http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1506265
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 07/08/07
Communities and Local Government
Planning Performance Agreements: a new way to manage large-scale major planning applications
http://www.communities.gov.uk/pub/663/PlanningPerformance
Agreementsanewwaytomanagelargescalemajorplanningapplicationsn_id1510663.pdf
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 01/08/07
Communities and Local Government
Planning for a Sustainable Future
http://www.communities.gov.uk/pub/672/PlanningforaSustainableFutureConsultation_
id1510672.pdf
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 01/08/07
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on site waste management plans for the construction industry
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/construction-sitewaste/index.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 25/06/07
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Guidance to Local Authorities in England and Wales on Climate Change Mitigation and Fuel Poverty
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/ccmitigatefuelpov-laguid/index.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 16/07/07
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Waste Strategy for England 2007: Incentives for Recycling by Households
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/waste-incentives/index.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 30/07/07
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on: Carbon Emissions Reduction Target April 2008 to March 2011
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/cert2008-11/index.htm
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 30/07/07
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
Guidance on the consenting process for onshore generating stations above 50MW in England and Wales: An Energy Review Consultation
http://www.dti.gov.uk/files/file38662.pdf
Contact Alastair@ciwem.org by 23/07/07
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
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12. 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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13. Irrigation Engineers urgently needed
VSO, the international development charity, is urgently looking to recruit experienced irrigation engineers for placements in Malawi. The engineers will be working on vital irrigation projects, alongside local farmers, in the south of the country to combat the devastating effects of drought and poverty. The placements would suit professionals who are flexible and can adapt their professional experience to working within a new and often challenging environment. We would encourage people with a relevant qualification, primarily at degree level, and experience preferably in small scale irrigation including gravity fed systems, river and stream diversion, small earth dams and other rainwater harvesting techniques, to apply.
For more information about these and other placements please contact VSO on 020 8780 7500, email enquiry@vso.org.uk or visit the website www.vso.org.uk
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14. 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.
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 Harriet Jackson, on 020 7831 3110 or e-mail harriet@ciwem.org.
Have Your Say
The result of our last Have Your Say poll was quite close: 56 percent of you said the UK Water Industry was good value for money.
This month we want to know your thoughts on whether ‘sustainable aviation’ is viable? Vote 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
Update your details
Please remember to inform us of any change to your contact details, email and telephone numbers along with work and home addresses. This can be done via the Members Area of the CIWEM website once you have registered or by email, membership@ciwem.org.
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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15. CIWEM Supported Events
IS ART SINKING VENICE?
9th June 2007, 10am-12pm
The Wales Pavilion: Ex-Birreria Drehr on the Island of Giudecca, Venice, Italy
Speakers:
Heather Morison, Artist
Siân Ede, Arts Director for the UK Branch of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Professor Ignazio Musu, Professor of Economics and Environmental Economics in the Faculty of Economics of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Chaired by Michaela Crimmin, Head of Arts, Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, London
Places are free but limited so booking is recommended. To reserve a place please contact Gemma Lloyd at gemma.lloyd@rsa.org.uk or +44(0)20 7451 6845
ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
12th and 13th June 2007, The QUESTOR Centre
The QUESTOR Centre is delighted to be hosting the Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Conference on behalf of the Petroleum Environmental Research Forum (PERF) on the 12th and 13th June 2007.
The conference will hear from industrial representatives from BP, Shell, Saudi Aramco, Microbial Dolomites and B9 organic Energy and academics from Queen’s University Belfast and Flemish Institute for Technological research.
PERF is a non-profit organisation created in to provide a stimulus and a forum for the collection, exchange, and analysis of research information relating to the development of technology for health, environment and safety, waste reduction and system security in the petroleum industry.
For futher information please visit www.questor.qub.ac.uk or contact Lorna McCandless on 00 44 (0) 28 9097 5577.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY WEEK SINGAPORE 2007
12th – 15th June 2007, Orchard Hotel, Singapore
To increase networking opportunities and maximise value for delegates, speakers and sponsors, this year’s Renewable Energy Finance Asia, Biofuels Markets Asia, Carbon Markets Asia and Biogas Markets Asia events will take place at the same location.
www.greenpowerconferences.com
For more information please contact Annie Ellis Tel 0044 207 801 6333
Or email annie.ellis@greenpowerconferences.com
WASTE-TO-PRODUCT: A BRIGHTER FUTURE
18th June 2007, Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester
Organised by Sustainability Northwest with the backing of Peel Holdings, Biffa Waste Services Ltd., SITA UK and the FRC Group.
It's time to take a fresh look at 'waste'! This free one-day event will showcase the exciting opportunities now available for secondary materials.
Policy makers, waste entrepreneurs, investors and researchers will come together to share experience, develop new ideas and help map the road ahead for waste management.
Speakers include Peter Jones of Biffa Waste Services, Kit Strange of the Resource Recovery Forum, Michelle Edge of the Centre for Materials Science Research, MMU and Johathan Petty of Patagonia Clothing Ltd.
See full programme at http://www.snw.org.uk/files/pdf/WtoP_Invite-final.pdf
GLOBAL WATER EFFICIENCY SUMMIT
Demonstrating the Costs: Benefits and Savings of Water Efficient Technologies from Leading International Pilot Projects and Case Studies
25th – 26th June 2007, Hotel Russell, London
With the growing need to maintain adequate water supplies in the face of low rainfall and planned urban developments, UK and overseas water utilities must look at ways on which they can increase water reuse and recycling. The Global Water Efficiency Strategies Summit, sponsored by Tesco, will examine the cost-benefits and effectiveness of water efficient devices within the domestic and commercial spheres. Delegates will be able to assess the commercial viability and payback savings of specific re-use technologies in grey water recycling and rainwater harvesting from a range of interesting global case studies.
For further information, please call London Business Conferences on ++ 44 (0) 207 749 0470, email info@london-business-conferences.co.uk or visit www.global-water-efficiency.com.
A 15% discount is available for members of CIWEM.
GLOBAL CUSTOMER METERING STRATEGIES SUMMIT
12-13 July 2007, Hotel Russell, London
The Global Customer Metering Strategies Summit 2007 examines case studies from utility practitioners worldwide – they describe their research and implementation programmes for customer metering and water demand management. Together, these programmes form a strategy for restoring diminishing resources in increasingly water stressed areas of the world.
During a time when many global water organisations are facing droughts and source restrictions, this is an essential, must attend event for all global water companies.
Full information and registration details are on the Summit web site: www.customer-metering-strategies.com
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
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
EUROPEAN WATER AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
24th -26th September 2007
St. James Park, Newcastle
For more information, go to www.aqua-enviro.net
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
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.
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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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