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CIWEM supports a number of selected events, many of which offer a discounted rate to CIWEM members. You may find Nick Reeves, Justin Taberham, Paul Horton or Emily Doyle at these events and we would welcome the chance to talk to any CIWEM members who attend. If you would like CIWEM to support your event, please send full details of the event to admin@ciwem.org
Forthcoming events 2010
18th February, 2010 SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE? - THE CHANGING REGULATORY LANDSCAPE FOR ORGANICS RESOURCES Birmingham
This event is aimed at both those who produce and those who are end-users of organic resources which were formerly wastes. It will outline the existing legislatory framework and describe the protection it offers to those who select organic resources for use in a range of end-product applications.
For more details: Web: www.sorp.org Ph: 01924 257 891 or email: events@aquaenviro.co.uk
24th February 2010, 9.30-16.00 Creating Cleaner, Safer, Greener Neighbourhoods Through Effective Education and Enforcement Central London
The amount of litter in the UK has soared by 500 per cent since the 1960s and costs an estimated £500 million per year to clean up. The quality of the local environment – the power, in partnership with others, to shape the place where you live to make it safer, cleaner, more neighbourly and greener - is a key concern for people and, as such, a hot political issue.
Delegates attending this forum will have the opportunity to take the debate beyond the existing legislative framework and have an opportunity to address the key issues, and discuss and debate how best to tackle environmental crime at the local level.
Speakers include: - Justin Jupp, Group Director, Keep Britain Tidy - John Burns, National Enforcement Service, The Environment Agency
Please click here for further information
Inside Government are pleased to offer CIWEM members a 10% discount when booking on to the above forums. Please enter the code CIWEM10 in the comments box on the booking form. Should you require any further information or have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact Danielle Meiners on 0207 484 5224 or email danielle.meiners@insidegovernment.co.uk
24th February 2010 The UCL EngD Fair On 24th February 2010, the annual EngD Fair for Urban Sustainability & Resilience Engineering Doctorate programme will take place at UCL, Wilkins South Cloisters from 4.00-7.00pm. The aim of the fair is to invite companies to speak to UCL about their research ideas centred around urban sustainability and resilience.
For further information or to register your interest, please contact Karen Rafferty, k.rafferty@ucl.ac.uk.
24-25th February 2010 The 6th International Energy from Waste conference Energy from Waste 2010 – Driving forward waste derived energy, heat and fuel Hilton London Metropole, London
The UK’s leading energy from waste conference, now in its 6th year, attracts the industry’s top speakers. This year the programme features interactive sessions on financing and planning, and discusses how the industry can engage with the public to generate a more positive image. It looks at market development for heat distribution and CHP based on EfW plants, developments within the SRF sector and its increasing range of applications, developing policies for increasing the Commercial and Industrial waste stream, and advanced thermal technologies to divert more waste from landfill to generate waste derived vehicle fuels.
For full programme details, speaker line-up and booking information, please see www.recyclingwasteworld.co.uk/conferences ; call 01722 717034 for telephone enquiries; email sarah.b@markallengroup.co.uk
- Members of CEWEP, CHPA, CIWEM, CIWM, ERFO, ESA, EUBIA, FEAD and REA get a 10% discount off the standard delegate rate.
28th February - 1st March 2010 4th Annual City Development Amman, Jordan
This conference focuses on addressing issues, providing solutions and highlighting successful case studies to issues pertinent in City Development such climate change, encouraging economic betterment in inner cities, promoting investments, creating sustainable urban planning strategies, downtown regeneration, PPP, new township development, developing city infrastructure, preserving cultural heritage, disaster management and many more.
Follow your own agenda with a choice of six streams over 2 days
- Stream One: Sustainable Urban Planning
- Stream Two: Downtown Regeneration and Renewal
- Stream Three: Public Private Partnerships
- Stream Four: New Township Development
- Stream Five: City Infrastructure
- Stream Six: Investment and Opportunities
CIWEM members are entitled to special savings upon attending this event.
For more information; Email Ms. Esther at estherw@marcusevanskl.com for more details Call +6032723 6736 See website
10th March 2010. 09:15 - 16:00 Towards a Low Carbon Economy: Meeting the Carbon Reduction Commitment Central London
The CRC is the UK's mandatory climate change and energy saving scheme, due to start in April 2010. It is central to the UK’s strategy for improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, as set out in the Government’s Climate Change Act 2008. It has been designed both to raise awareness in large organisations of the need to reduce carbon emissions, and to encourage changes in behaviour and infrastructure.
This forum will bring together key stakeholders to discuss and examine the impact CRC will have on their organisation, and how they can comply and implement CRC in practice.
Speakers include: - Dr. Vicky Pope, Head of Climate Change Advice, Met Office Professor Jim Skea, Research Director, UKERC & Member, Committee on Climate Change
CIWEM Discounts - 10% when booking 1 place or 20% when booking 2 or more places Click here for details
16th-17th March 2010 base - business and a sustainable environment London
A major new conference-led event taking place. base will provide practical, solutions-based ideas and an unmatched gathering of business leaders, politicians and sustainable development commentators.
* CIWEM members can gain a 20% discount - £120 ticket (normally £150) buys you:
- all keynote speeches (4 per day)
- one 70-minute conference module. Additional sessions cost £75 per module
- round table networking sessions, exhibition, workshops and fringe events
- complimentary copy of Gareth Kane's book: The Three Secrets of Green Business
To book, click here , browse the programme and select your conference module(s). If you have any questions or would like to book over the phone please call (01462) 499677.
24th March 2010 Biorenewable Fuel and Fertiliser: Realising the Potential Fera, York, UK
This joint SCI/Fera event is focused on business opportunities around AD. The morning session will open with an overview of the regulatory playing fi eld; inputs, technology and biomethane utilisation; environmental law issues; constraints on the use of biosolids; and the use of existing assets. The afternoon session will open with a review of the risks, then an overview of the sewage sludge phytoconditioning process, followed by opportunities for business, including co-digestion of waste with sewage sludge, the case for recycling plant nutrients, and biogas generation. Two panel discussion sessions will provide time to explore issues raised in the presentations.
To view the programme and booking form click here...
25th March 2010 The Water Framework Directive: What are the Business Opportunities? Fera, York, UK
This SCI, Fera and CIWEM Tyne & Humber Branch event is focused on business opportunities around achieving compliance with the WFD. The challenges will be discussed first, including an overview of the regulations; the Humber River Basin Management Plan and some of the challenges that still need to be addressed to meet the objectives of WFD and the opportunities that they bring; plant protection products; reservoir catchments and river basin management. Opportunities for business, including instrumentation and contamination control will be presented in the afternoon. Two panel sessions will provide time to explore issues raised in the preceding presentations.
To view the programme and booking form click here...
14th April 2010 The Changing Law and You London
Business and Changing Environmental Regulation – Threat or Opportunity?
Presentations will cover:
• The implementation of the Waste Framework Directive: Where are we heading? • The Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act - How it Will Work in Practice and Potential Routes for Challenging Regulatory Decisions • The Environmental Damage Regulations and their Implications • Changes in Contract Law in relation to Environmental Matters • Part 2A guidance: context and discussion • The St Leonard's Court Part 2A appeal • The role of science and scientists in proving causation in environmental poisoning cases
To register, please email conference@newzeye.com or call tel. 020 8969 1008.
- CIWEM members receive an additional discount.
Click here for further information
14th - 16th April 2010 11th National UK Young Water Professional Conference: Cranfield Univeristy
The International Water Association's (IWA) network of young professionals organises an annual conference where young researchers can gather to discuss their work and meet with senior representatives of the water industry. Following the 2009 conference held at the University Central London; this year, the Centre for Water Science at Cranfield University is hosting the conference. This Conference aims to provide a range of activities, services and initiatives to young professionals and students in the water and wastewater sector and also connects with employers, academic institutions and other professional associations to ensure that the future needs of the sector are understood and addressed
If you require further information regarding sponsoring, attending or participating in the conference then please consult the website or contact Ryland Cairns at r.cairns@cranfield.ac.uk
20-22nd April 2010 Sustainabilitylive! Birmingham NEC
Is the UK’s leading event for the environment, water, land, sustainable business and energy sectors, it enables visitors to:
- Access over 300 suppliers displaying the latest products and services#
- Discover long-term strategies & solutions in FREE seminars
- Gain free entry to the Sustainable Business conference
- Network with industry peers face-to-face
- See interactive features including the Green Transport Area and the Drilling and Tapping Competition
IWEX, part of Sustainabilitylive!, is the UK’s leading water & effluent event. Showcasing the latest water technologies and industry expertise, IWEX is THE major event for the water industry.
Brownfield Expo, part of Sustainabilitylive!, is the event for the remediation and contaminated land industry and will give you the tools and expertise for all your land regeneration issues.
For more information, a full list of exhibitors and the free seminar and conference programme please visit www.sustainabilitylive.com/ciwemlisting
12th May 2010 Odour Study Day Silsoe Odours Ltd Wrest Park, Bedfordshire,
This event, organised by Silsoe Odours and ADAS, is aimed at increasing awareness about the objective measurements of odours, and how measurement and modelling techniques can be used to address odour nuisance and planning problems. The topic areas are of relevance to a wide range of specialists including operators of odorous processes, odour abatement plant suppliers and installers, planning and environmental consultants, wastewater treatment specialists and regulators.
Fee per person £165.00 + VAT (CIWEM members £155 + VAT)
Please download registration form from www.silsoeodours.com or email will@silsoeodours.co.uk
24 – 28 May 2010 (5 days) Water Security for Policy Makers and Practitioners: short course 2010 International Development UEA and Water Security Research Centre, University of East Anglia London Campus
The University of East Anglia Water Security Centre and London Water Research Group have combined their expertise to offer contemporary, innovative training on water security and water resources governance. Bringing their respective strengths in water politics, climate change, agricultural water management and water allocation, this course will provide participants with an exceptional chance to acquire an understanding of pressing issues of the world’s key resource: water.
Details are at https://www.uea.ac.uk/dev/co/prodev/wspmp2010
15-17 June 2010 Futuresource - Europe’s sustainability event ExCeL, London
Futuresource (pronounced Future Resource) is a leading trade event in the environmental sector organised by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management and the Environmental Services Association.
The Futuresource exhibition is divided into six zones:
• Waste and water management (supported by CIWEM) • Recycling and composting • Air, energy and climate change (supported by the Energy Institute) • Street scene and facilities management • Vehicles and plant • Professional services
A free seminar programme for visitors will be announced in 2010, including sessions from CIWEM giving you access to the latest information and keeping you up-to-date.
Futuresource attracts visitors and exhibitors from both the UK and over 50 countries worldwide with almost 7,500 attendees and over 360 exhibitors in 2009. Running alongside the Futuresource exhibition is the Futuresource conference, tackling environmental issues facing both local authorities and private sector companies.
For more information see www.futuresourceuk.com
Previous Supported Events
8th and 9th February 2010 The Future of Cities Chatham House, London A major 2-day international conference
Can cities lead in meeting new challenges? In the face of rapid urbanization worldwide, cities are being forced to address some of the most dramatic challenges of the 21st Century, including energy and water supply, demographics, and climate change.
- Can cities take the lead in tackling these challenges?
- What policy tools do they need?
- What new infrastructure and services will be essential? Can they be made sustainable? How can they be paid for?
Register now at this high-level event to hear directly from governments, city leaders, experts, and business, what solutions for 21st Century cities might be.
Click here for further details or call +44 (0)20 7957 5753 or email conferences@chathamhouse.org.uk
24th-25th January 2010 Sustainable Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Bahrain
Sustainable Water & Wastewater Infrastructure will bring together water and wastewater practitioners, key suppliers in the Middle East to facilitate and encourage the sharing of ideas and practical advice.
You will have the opportunity to discover the latest trends and interact personally with the experts to garner the knowledge of effective sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure.
For more information, please contact Miss Bernardine at BernardineM@marcusevanskl.com or call 006.03.2723.6604 today!
Click here for the full brochure
12th-13th January 2010 Gulf Waste Management Conference Bahrain
Waste Management has become a major problem in the Arabian Gulf Region that is intensified by the volume and complexity of waste discarded by society’s domestic and industrial activities.
Gulf Waste Management Conference will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain during the period 12-13 January 2010, Under the patronage of H. E Dr. JUMA'A AL KAABI
MUNICIPALITIES AND AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS MINISTER. The Conference and Exhibition is loaded with opportunities for professionals and experts in the Environmental and Waste Management community to network, build relationships, and explore new ideas. The Conference will discuss the following topics: • Advanced waste treatment technology • Energy from waste • Waste management • Rescue recovery • Waste water treatment • Construction and demolition waste • Soil and groundwater cleanup • Waste incinerator gasification • Landfills, design, construction and monitoring • Hazardous waste • Reduce, reuse and recycle (3R’s) • Waste reduction and recycling
www.GulfWaste.net
16 December 2009 Appropriate Application of Stabilisation/Solidification for Treatment of Wastes and Contaminated Land *FREE Poster Event with Mince Pies* London
Treatment of hazardous waste prior to disposal is mandatory, and represents an extra cost to some industrial processes, and construction projects. Stabilisation/solidification with cement-based binders (S/S) is an option to treat those wastes that cannot be prevented or reduced.
During the past four-years, the ProCeSS project has aimed to develop process envelopes for S/S of common problematic residual wastes, to increase technology transparency and facilitate an informed choice between treatment options. The project has demonstrated application of S/S technology to a variety of pollutants, with performance evaluation across a range of physical and leaching tests. The results from the ProCeSS project will be presented by the 22 academic and industrial collaborators in a poster session, together with other information about the theory and practice of S/S.
To attend the event please contact Julia Stegeman - email j.stegemann@ucl.ac.uk
Click here for list of posters and event infomation
8th December 2009 CIRIA SUDS training London
Designing SUDS
Government and regulators alike are keen to see the delivery of SUDS. In England and Wales the Flood and Water Management Bill suggests SUDS will be a future enabler to development, pretty much making them mandatory for new developments and recognising their potential to manage flood risk and pollution as well as provide better places to live. These benefits have also been recognised in Scotland for some time too. CIRIA is regarded as one of the foremost authorities on sustainable drainage and providing guidance and training. The high quality face-to-face training courses on the fundamentals and design principles of SUDS are delivered by nationally recognised experts using a number of showcase examples.
Click here to find out more and to book or contact CIRIA events on tel: 020 7549 3300
2nd December 2009 A Scottish Farmer’s Guide to Anaerobic Digestion Dynamic Earth Centre, Edinburgh
"A Scottish Farmer’s Guide to Anaerobic Digestion” brings you the latest on technologies, funding, policy, implementation and development whilst showcasing case studies from Scottish farmers who have proven the potential for success with this logical solution for agricultural waste management and energy generation.
Expert speakers feature the Scottish Government, BiogenGreenfinch, RPS Group, The Scottish Agricultural College, SEPA, HotRot and Bioplex Technologies. Case studies include Scottish farmers, sharing their experiences from set up costs to production revenue.
Designed to promote open discussion on all aspects, “A Scottish Farmer’s Guide to Anaerobic Digestion” promises to be an informative event crucial to the development of your business.
- CIWEM, NFUS and SAC members receive a 10% discount!
For full programme details, speaker line-up and booking information, click here or call 01722 717034 for telephone enquiries or email sarah.b@markallengroup.co.uk
23rd – 27th November 2009 Environmental risk governance short course Cranfield University, Bedfordshire
Cranfield University’s Risk Centre invites you to attend our updated primer and short course in Environmental Risk Governance. Delegates have the options of attending days 1-3 (primer); day 4 only (masterclass) or days 1-5 (the full short course):
23 – 25 November 2009: Environmental risk governance primer • Day 1. Context and fundamentals – why manage risk; risk and the sustainability agenda, what is an environmental risk assessment? • Day 2. Risk management in practice – problem definition, risk screening and prioritisation; engaging publics in risk • Day 3. Tools and Techniques – qualitative, quantitative and probabilistic risk analysis tools 26 November 2009: Environmental risk governance masterclass • Day 4. Securing preventative risk management; benchmarking; recovering from major incidents; handling and communicating uncertainty 27 November 2009: Implementation • Day 5. Implementation issues – high reliability organisations; the politics of risk governance; course summary. Who should attend? The course is designed for environmental managers, process engineers, consultants, contractors, policy specialists, regulators, NGO advocates and researchers with risk management responsibilities and interests.
No previous knowledge of environmental risk management is required. A technical background is helpful, but not essential.
For further information and registration: Academic Operations Unit T: +44 (0) 1234 754176 E: shortcourse@cranfield.ac.uk W: Cranfield
25th November 2009, 09:00 - 17:30 Corby Reclamation Litigation Case: Lessons for the Future Mayfair Conference Centre: London
The Corby 2009 conference is the first to be done on the case and will feature a unique collection of experts. It will keep individuals & organizations up to date with the implications of judgment in their profession and make them aware of the liabilities and potential opportunities arising from it.
You will be able to discuss the Corby Decision and the Scientific Imperative, learn how to drive up standards to minimise risk, examine Insurance Claims, discuss the ramifications of contaminated land going untreated and what the future holds for urban land reclamation, as well as have the opportunity to communicate the benefit of your remediation project.
Who should attend?
- Consultants
- Environmental and engineering contractors
- Environmental Health Officers
- Regulators and Local Authorities
- Risk Assessment/Management
- Project Managers
Click here for more details
18th November 2009, 09:00 – 17:30 VOCs and Ground Gases: Sampling, Risk Assessment and Remediation Venue: ICO Conference Centre: London
With 60% of all new homes being built on brownfield sites, more uncertainty is arising around investigation and remediation of ground gases and VOCs. The Ground Gas conference 2009 will bring together a unique collection of experts in gas, allowing attendees to understand the threats and opportunities in 1 day.
This conference aims to highlight the current best practices in laboratory sampling, safety, risk assessment, remediation and how to avoid the pitfalls of Part IIA risk assessment. You will be able to discuss the issues that matter to you and get practical solutions, network with key players, examine case studies of some common problems and pragmatic solutions and discuss industry developments to make sure you are up to date!
Who should attend?
- Environmental engineers
- Consultants
- Contractors
- Developers and house builders
- Landowners
- Researchers and academics
Click here for more details
17-18th November 2009 Water Utilities Europe 2009 Barcelona
Water Utilities Europe 2009 delivers leading CEOs and Directors addressing water utilities major challenges- business performance, structuring and financing projects, effective asset management and managing sustainability. The 2-day strategic agenda critically explores issues facing municipalities, governments and water utilities including organisational efficiency, stakeholder management, capital availability, long term asset management, PAS 55, benchmarking innovation and climate change adaption:
- Harness operational efficiency insights from CEOs from Aguas de Portugal, Berlin Wasser and Vitens
- Leverage EBRD, EIB, Vneshnecomobank and CVC Capital discussions on utility financing, capital availability and utility marketability
- Review utility perspectives from Vitens, Rosvodokanal and Severn Trent on structuring projects, partnerships and the implications on business performance
- Analyse Aguas de Portugal's € 830m renewable energy programme
- Visit AGBAR's Barcelona desalination analyse its effectiveness in delivering supply security its integration into the distribution network
CIWEM members receive a 25% discount on registration
Click here to secure your place today
11 to 13 November 2009 Water Tech Asia 2009 Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, China Business Opportunities in Asian Water Market
Asia's most influential platform for water industry, the 2nd Annual "WaterTech Asia 2009" will return on November 11-13, 2009 with 180+ delegates and over 40 speakers & panelists who are leading the Asia water market. This year’s conference theme is Strategy, Technology and Sustainable Development, which is focusing on the issues of Energy Efficiency and Water Saving, Local Water Groups Rising, Raising Water Quality and Speeding the Construction of Wastewater Infrastructures, etc.
For more details on the conference please contact Sarah Zheng, Sarah.zheng@globaleaders.com or visit the website: www.watertechsummit.com
5-6th November 2009 Global Infrastructure Forum London
Changing the way we design and deliver infrastructure… Global Infrastructure Forum joins international delegates from governments, funders, designers, consultants, regulators, policy makers and operators to network and discuss how we can equip ourselves with the power, transport, water, waste and communications networks to make our world sustainable and efficient for the future.
Global Infrastructure Forum 2009 comprises of:
- Conference programme – includes case-studies, discussions, debates, Q&A sessions and much more
- Site visits – see first hand the major London Developments that include innovative infrastructure from Crossrail, Kings Cross Central, Wembley City
- VIP Investment Programme – meet investors from around the world who are looking to fund infrastructure projects in the UK
- Networking Pods – network with some of the most powerful names in infrastructure
As a valued member of CIWEM, Global Infrastructure Forum are offering you a 25% discount on delegate places.
Simply click here to go to the registration pages and enter the code part25 on the front screen to activate the discount.
Visit www.globalinfrastructure.com to register or for more information
28th October 2009 Art as a tool to assist understanding of long-term coastal change Cockcroft Building, Brighton University Dr Robin McInnes presents an historic art-based study of the coastlines of Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and East Anglia which offers a qualitative approach to understanding coastal change. Click here for flyer
27th October 2009 Designing SUDS London
Government and regulators alike are keen to see the delivery of SUDS. In England and Wales the Flood and Water Management Bill suggests SUDS will be a future enabler to development, pretty much making them mandatory for new developments and recognising their potential to manage flood risk and pollution as well as provide better places to live.
These benefits have also been recognised in Scotland for some time too. CIRIA is regarded as one of the foremost authorities on sustainable drainage and providing guidance and training. The high quality face-to-face training courses on the fundamentals and design principles of SUDS are delivered by nationally recognised experts using a number of showcase examples.
Click here for more information about this course
To book or contact CIRIA events on tel: 020 7549 3300
21st October 2009 Designing the Thames: A Thames Gateway focused challenge. London
This conference will feature the design challenges within the UK's first Eco Region where rising sea levels, increasing residential and commercial development sit in an area of international designations for wildlife protection.It is aiming to provide those involved or interested in the river edge and the river itself with case studies and debate on the opportunities and the constraints at the local level and what might be done to help. Displays will compliment the speakers and widen the topics covered.
Click here for full details of the conference and to download a booking form or contact the TEP office on 020 7679 0540.
CIWEM members will be eligible for a generous discount on published prices. Please quote CIWEMThames on the completed booking form when claiming the discount.
20th October 2009 Developing Northern Ireland’s waste infrastructure conference Stormont Hotel, Belfast
This conference, a follow-up to last year’s highly successful inaugural event, takes place at an important time for the Northern Ireland waste sector. Procurement is underway for new waste infrastructure facilities – the overall investment is expected to be in the region of £600million.
Featured speakers include:
- Edwin Poots, MLA, Minister for the Environment
- Alan McVicker, Director, Waste Infrastructure Programme Delivery Support Unit (PDSU)
- Paul Dunn, Executive Director, Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority
- Michael Gerrard, Deputy Chief Executive, Partnerships UK
- Michael Warhurst, Senior Waste and Resources Campaigner, Friends of the Earth
We are delighted to offer CIWEM members a special 10% discount on the normal delegate rate of £195+VAT.
To reserve a place register online at www.bmfconferences.com or email your details to bookings@bmfconferences.com quoting reference CIWEM09.
Alternatively, contact the organisers directly on 028 9261 9933.
This promises to be an interesting and rewarding day with ample opportunity for interaction and networking – view the full seminar programme online at www.bmfconferences.com for more information.
14th & 15th October 2009 WATER 2009 - Marketforce & the IEA’s 10th Anniversary Conference London
Marketforce and the IEA’s 10th Anniversary conference Water 2009 comes at a critical time for the water sector. As the industry awaits Ofwat’s draft determinations this month, Water 2009 will provide a timely opportunity for water companies to comment and hear from Ofwat prior to the final determinations in November. This prestigious event will once again bring together some of the key players in the industry to discuss the most pertinent issues.
CIWEM members receive a 10% discount when registering (this cannot be used in conjunction with the early registration discount)
Speaker line-up includes: • Regina Finn, Chief Executive, Ofwat • Philip Green, Chief Executive, United Utilities • Rt Hon. Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs • Frédéric Devos, Chief Executive, Veolia Water UK • Allison Bainbridge, Group Finance Director, Kelda Group • Stephen Kay, Managing Director, Cambridge Water • Keith Richards, Director of Regulation, South West Water • Ian Barker, Head of Water, Environment Agency • Jean Spencer, Regulation Director, Anglian Water • Mark Powles, Chief Executive, Business Stream • Nick Herbert MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs • Keith Harris, Director of Finance and Policy, Wessex Water
www.marketforce.eu.com/water
14th October 2009 Succeeding in challenging times: an international approach to brownfield projects. CIRIA annual contaminated land conference London
This conference will highlight the planning and delivery of some of the major land regeneration projects in the US, Europe, the Middle East and Far East. It aims to guide land regeneration professionals worldwide on how to secure funding, and provide them with methods to gain more efficiency and competitiveness in schemes in the UK and overseas. The day will end with launch of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) – A guide for the construction industry (C681)a new CIRIA guide and drinks reception.
Click here for full details on the conference and to download a booking form or contact CIRIA events on tel: 02 07549 3300.
CIWEM members will be eligible for a 10% discount on published prices. Please quote CIWEM member on the completed booking form when claiming the discount.
14th October 2009 SAVING THE PLANET AND SAVING MONEY: HOW YOUR BUSINESS CAN BENEFIT FROM THE GREEN AGENDA From 8.30 - 11 Liverpool Science Park Innovation Centre 2 Free to attend
In our ever changing world, we are constantly bombarded with images and messages about climate control, rapidly depleting natural reserves and the need for renewable energy resources…
What can you and your business do in response to the emerging Green Agenda?
Liverpool Science Park is hosting an event to raise awareness about the exciting new products and services in the emerging ‘Green Technologies’ sector that promise to save money whilst saving the planet. The event will also provide information on how you and your business may be able to benefit from changes in the law and funding opportunities.
Speakers will include:
ENVIROLINK – Ross Dixon, the senior manager for low carbon demonstration, will provide practical information on the funding available including an overview on capital grants and principal sources of funding for Research and Development
SIGN LIGHTS – the experts behind the innovative light bulbs that are now powering bus shelters throughout London
CONSTRUCTIVE THINKING – another company which is benefiting from the growth of this sector, they have developed a novel software platform which assesses the environmental benefits of a building prior to construction.
THE MERSEY PARTNERSHIP’S LOW CARBON MANAGER – are you aware of the effect your carbon footprint has on the city you live in? If not, TMP’S low carbon manager; will provide practical answers to difficult questions
Many thanks to our sponsor for this event: Business Link Northwest.
Refreshments will be provided.
To register for this event, don’t delay, RSVP events@liverpoolsciencepark.co.uk
13th-15th October 2009 FILTECH 2009 Wiesbaden, Germany
The premier event for filtration and separation technology featuring a scientific conference and major exhibition will be held again in WIESBADEN, GERMANY. Frankfurt International Airport is only 20 minutes from Wiesbaden and guarantees excellent travel conditions for attendees from abroad.
FILTECH is a cross-sectional event which reflects the full range of possibilities for solutions of separation problems both in theory and in practice, and the formula of providing to an international audience a platform for the exchange of knowledge, ideas and experience in filtration and separation technology has proved very successful over the years.
The EXHIBITION is the leading special interest event for the filtration and separation industry and manufacturers of particle measurement instruments. More than 150 Exhibitors are expected to feature the latest innovations and the most modern technologies.
Directed to an international audience the CONFERENCE will feature fundamentals, equipment and strategies to “Solid-Liquid-Separation“ by filtration and sedimentation as well as “Air and Gas Cleaning“ by filtration, settling, electrostatic precipitation, scrubbing and "Membrane Separation Technology".
info@Filtech.de www.Filtech.de
8th October 2009 SUDS foundation course London
Government and regulators alike are keen to see the delivery of SUDS. In England and Wales the Flood and Water Management Bill suggests SUDS will be a future enabler to development, pretty much making them mandatory for new developments and recognising their potential to manage flood risk and pollution as well as provide better places to live.
These benefits have also been recognised in Scotland for some time too. CIRIA is regarded as one of the foremost authorities on sustainable drainage and providing guidance and training. The high quality face-to-face training courses on the fundamentals and design principles of SUDS are delivered by nationally recognised experts using a number of showcase examples.
Click here for more information about this course
To book contact CIRIA events on Tel: 020 7549 3300
30th September 2009 Butterworths 5th Annual Environmental Law Conference Central London, 6 hrs CPD
Environmental experts, including representatives from the Environment Agency, Allen & Overy and the London Borough of Islington, will analyse the latest legal and practical developments and offer solutions to help you protect your organisation from potentially crippling liability.
How will you benefit from attending:
- Get to grips with the implementation of the Carbon Reduction Commitment
- Gain a comprehensive update on the key environmental case law
- Understand how companies should protect themselves under the Environmental Damage Regulations
- Discover the latest in climate change and what might emerge from the Copenhagen negotiations
- Hear the pros and cons for businesses of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act
- Analyse the Defra consultation on the Waste Framework Directive
For more information visit: www.conferencesandtraining.com/environmental-law
To book, email ebookings@lexisnexis.co.uk or call 020 7347 3573
Price: CIWEM members save 10%!
£539.10 + VAT per delegate for CIWEM members £449.10 + VAT per public sector delegate for CIWEM members (Standard price: £599+VAT)
29th - 30th September The Carbon Show Excel, London
The Carbon Show is the first exhibition in the UK dedicated to delivering advice and solutions on trading, reducing and managing carbon.
Launching on 29 and 30 September at ExCeL, London, The Carbon Show will address the future of the carbon markets and aims to help global organisations manage their carbon emissions more effectively. The exhibition will enable the carbon management and trading communities an ideal setting to network, meet end-users from across the UK & Europe, develop business relationships and hear from the industry’s leading carbon experts.
Featuring a comprehensive range of exhibitors, dedicated seminars, and high-level plenary sessions, The Carbon Show offers a wealth of expertise, insight, and best practice. Visitors will have the chance to mix and match these elements to design their optimal programme and receive tailored advice and guidance on the carbon markets and management of their organisation’s carbon emissions scheme. Please click the following link for the full speaker programme Tickets for seminars are £10 and £25 for plenary sessions when booked online in advance. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
General admission to the exhibition is free. Register now at www.thecarbonshow.com
23-24 September 2009 Environment Ireland conference Croke Park conference centre, Dublin
Now in its fifth year, Environment Ireland is Ireland’s largest conference on environmental policy and management. It is attended each year by around 300 delegates representing all the major sectors with an interest in Ireland’s environment. Issues under discussion at the two day conference include: the green economy; adapting to climate change; biodiversity; environmental infrastructure – water and waste; the built environment; green procurement. The conference features both local and international speakers, including from the US EPA, the European Environment Agency and the Swedish EPA.
The conference also features a lively exhibition area – for details of exhibition opportunities contact karen.dunlop@bmfbusinessservices.com
Full information on programme and registration available online at www.environmentireland.ie – early bird discount applies until 31st July.
10% discount on delegate fee available for CIWEM – just add CIWEM in the Comments field on the online booking form or email bookings@bmfconferences.com
23rd September 2009, 9.30am Contaminated Land Risk Assessment 2009 Central London
Topics to be discussed include:
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Crunch-economics: ecological interests an constraints, financial implications and remedial costs
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Examining the conservatisms in the Contaminated Land Exposure Assessment (CLEA) model
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Update on Health Criteria Values
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Making the most from your funding application to Defra
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Human Health an unacceptable intake
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Key issues to consider when deciding whether a site meets Part 2A requirements for human health
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Data management and spatial statistics
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Plugging the Soil Guidance Values Vacuum: The New Land Quality Management (LQM) Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Generic Assessment Criteria (GAC)
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Environmental Industries Commission's General Assessment Criteria: what are the numbers and what are the implications?
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Ecological risk assessment. Understanding the wildlife on and around a site for avoiding potential liabilities
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Use of Groundwater models in Risk Assessment
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The use of X-Ray Fluorescence in the investigation of land contamination
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22nd September 2009 Environment 09 Arena and Conference Centre, Liverpool
Environment 09 is the Northwest’s major environment conference for 2009, organised by the Mersey Basin Campaign to celebrate its 25th and final year.
The secretary of state for the environment, Hilary Benn, will join the conference via a live video link from London, alongside high profile speakers including the government’s former chief scientific advisor Professor Sir David King, former environment minister Michael Heseltine and Bishop James Jones of Liverpool. The BBC’s Jim Hancock will MC the event.
There is also the chance to join us for a trip on a Mersey Ferry.
The conference will look to the future that is rapidly unfolding - a Northwest Region that will be radically different over the next twenty-five years.
When: September 22nd, 2009 Where: Arena and Conference Centre, Liverpool Time: 8.45-1.00pm
To book your place:
Please ensure that you book by FRIDAY 4th SEPTEMBER
22nd September 2009 Brownfield Briefing Remediation Awards London
Now in their fifth year, the Brownfield Briefing Remediation Innovation Awards recognise best practice in remediation and use of remediation technology by UK based companies.
Organised by Brownfield Briefing and Newzeye, the Awards are divided into categories that include the different remediation techniques; most innovative remediation method; best verification process; and most sustainable remediation project, along with awards for best communications and stakeholder engagements and best recovery of land for heritage or community use.
NEW FOR 2009 is the first award recognising the work of an outstanding “Young Brownfield Professional”. By nominating a Young Professional for this Award you will help them to gain recognition for their achievement in their chosen profession and improve the image of the industry at large.
ENTER NOW Closing date for entries 3 August 2009 The winners will be announced at a celebratory dinner to be held at the Grange City Hotel, London, on Tuesday 22 September 2009 Entry details and dinner booking forms are available on www.brownfieldawards.com or email awards@brownfieldbriefing.com
22nd September 2009, 9.00am Contaminated Land and Brownfield Remediation Central London
Topics to be discussed include:
Policy, legislation and economics
- Directives update- the big 4: water, soil, environmental and waste
- Waste Code of Practice- interpretation, lessons learned, feedback, evolution, next steps
- Remediation Permits
- Forecast for growth and how will demand be stimulated in the current economic environment
- Homes Community Agency. What is it and why it is interested in remediation?
- The SiLC land condition skills development framework- an output from the National Brownfield Strategy Remediation in practice
- American Developments
- Sustainable Remediation: primary and secondary impacts, carbon calculating, options for sustainable remediation technology selection
- UK megasites panel discussion- update on planning, sustainability and evolving remediation technology choices
- Case studies: Use of microwave energy for the remediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils; In-Situ Radio Frequency Heating, technology update.
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16th – 18th September 2009 Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters 2009 Adapting to Change
Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Scotland, UK
The Institution of Civil Engineers is delighted to announce that registration for the Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters 2009 Conference is now open.
The conference will address the design, performance, installation and maintenance of breakwaters, seawalls, jetties, piers and beach control structures. The latest material on the design and installation of the structures necessary to extract marine and wind energy around nearshore seas and coasts will also be covered.
With support from over 30 international organisations this will be the ninth conference in the successful Breakwaters series. The conference is an internationally recognised forum for forthright discussion with a strong emphasis on practical application and where advances, as well as areas of debate, are duly highlighted.
Registration Open
A 10% discount on the registration fee is available for bookings before 30 April 2009.
For more details visit www.ice-breakwaters.com or contact David Rodriguez-Vega on +44 (0) 20 7665 2310 or at david.rodriguez-vega@ice.org.uk. For further informatin click here for flyer
16-17 September 2009 The Future of Freshwaters (Joint IEEM/FBA Conference) Warwick University
The need to regulate, manage and understand freshwaters has never been greater. Adding to long-standing pressures, new challenges now arise from the need to adapt to climate change, to maintain critical ecosystem services, and to balance supply, flood-risk management and conservation. Not only must the legislative and policy context for freshwater management evolve, but also skills, practical understanding and capability must be maintained.
In one of the most significant water-related events this decade, the IEEM and FBA are joining forces to promote the fusion of good science with best management practice through this joint conference. Key sessions will examine threats to freshwaters, the evolving policy context and the need to maintain future science capacity.
If you have a responsibility for legal compliance; strategic planning; water resources; water research; environmental monitoring and assessment; aquatic surveys; biological analytical services; regulatory authorities; or conservation and enhancement of the natural environment, then this conference is for you!
For further information please visit the conference website http://www.ieem.net/ieemfbafreswaterconference2009.asp
14-15th September 2009 London Business Conferences is proud to announce 2 Separately Bookable Conferences For The Water Sector On Customer Metering. London
14 September 2009 Defining A National Strategy On Customer Metering What Does The Future Look Like?
Conference 1 - Customer Metering Water 2009 offers an unrivalled opportunity for water companies to meet key regulators (OFWAT, Defra, CCW and Environment Agency) to establish a single & consistent approach to customer metering including future funding.
15th September 2009 Conference 2 - Developing A Customer-Driven Implementation Strategy For Increasing Water Meter Penetration At The Lowest Possible Cost With Maximum Benefits
Featuring international perspectives on selecting the most advantageous technology solutions and successfully implementing and integrating metering programmes that you can guarantee will be successful in every aspect of its execution.
Each one-day event offers exceptional value money with a ticket price of just £449. There is also the opportunity to book both conferences for a combined ticket price of £899.
*CIWEM members get a 15% discount on the ticket price*
Please visit www.customer-metering-water.com or call +44 (0) 20 8920 1400
11th & 12th September 2009 The Power of Change, Annual conference Surrey, University
If you want to hear from leaders in the fields of engineering, science and technology on tackling change and how to plan for a sustainable future, share experiences on encouraging more women into the profession and would like to extend your networks and broaden your horizons then join us and play your part in The Power of Change.
WES has an exciting line-up of engineers, technologists, thought leaders and personal development professionals at its anniversary conference.
Our conference programme, designed to appeal to men and women from all career disciplines, industry sectors and academia, also includes personal development workshops, technical visits, a workshop on inter-company networks sponsored by BP, a schools outreach event and a gala dinner at Brooklands Museum.
We would like to invite you to register for the conference via our web-site conference.wes.org.uk where you will find full details of the various options available. In recognition of your CIWEM membership we invite you to register at the member rates rather than non-member rates.
9-11th September 2009 Water Resources Management 2009 Malta
Fifth International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management
Conference Topics include: Water management and planning, Wastewater, Water markets, Urban water management, Water quality, Water security systems, Pollution, Irrigation, River basin management, Hydrological modelling, Flood risk, Decision support systems, Groundwater flow, Coastal and estuarial problems, Climate change, Governance and monitoring, Politics of water, Economics, Water ecology, Water harvesting
http://www.wessex.ac.uk/09-conferences/water-resources-management-2009.html
For further information please contact:
Wessex Institute of Technology Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst Southampton, S040 7AA
Tel: 02380 293223 Fax: 02380 292853 Email: enquiries@wessex.ac.uk
1-3 September 2009 Computing and Control in the Water Industry 2009 'Integrating Water Systems' The Edge, Sheffield
This is the tenth in the CCWI series of biennial conferences. The conference will encompass both potable water distribution and sewerage collection systems with a focus on the following areas: • Case studies and practical application • Advances in sensors, instrumentation and communications technologies • Assessment of existing sensor reliability, accuracy, fitness for purpose and cost-effectiveness • Data management including SCADA and GIS • Systems modelling, optimisation and decision support • Real time monitoring, modelling control and understanding the associated uncertainties • Water quality modelling • Water and wastewater treatment modelling, optimisation and control • Demand forecasting, leakage and energy management • Asset management and performance modelling • Sustainable urban water management including flooding issues • Security, reliability and resilience of water systems • Likely impacts of climate change
For further information visit our website at http://www.shef.ac.uk/ccwi/index.html or email ccwi@sheffield.ac.uk.
15th August 2009 Small Scale Green Roof Workshops Cumbria
The Small Scale Green Roof Workshop: The course enables participants to learn about green roofs and their benefits and also develop practical skills in the construction of a simple green roof. Each participant will finish the day with a "sample roof" (approx 30cm's square) to take away with them to serve as a physical reminder of how the roof was built. Additionally a CD Rom with practical information will be given to participants at the end of the day.
Background information is provided on green roofs, their history and evolution, and also on the selection and purchase of suitable plants and substrates to be used on a green roof.
* CIWEM members will be able to attend this course at a discounted rate. Quote: CIWEM 1508 to receive your discount.
Follow the link below to read about one of our recent success stories and to read what some people are saying after attending the Green Roof Workshop. http://www.freeblog.org.uk/hertalanuk/
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