The Environment

The Environment is a quarterly print magazine and monthly digital newsletter covering all aspects of water and environmental management.

The magazine is a platform for thought leadership for professionals working in these fields, and for consultants, academics, students and apprentices.

CIWEM members can access the magazine's full digital archive by logging in here. To explore our membership options, visit the membership page of the website.

Non-members can sign up to our monthly newsletter here.

Read all the latest free-to-access CIWEM articles, including a selection from The Environment, here.


Take a glimpse into the world of The Environment Magazine

Spongy landscapes

In the wake of the publication of a briefing on managing water in the rural landscape, CIWEM's Head of Policy and Engagement, Catherine Moncrieff, explores why agricultural water stewardship is important for rivers and climate resilience.

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Strength through difference in the water sector

There’s more discussion of diversity and inclusion than there used to be, but we can’t be complacent, argues Catherine Treagus-Mullan, who sits on the steering committee of the WEM Pride network.

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A day in the life of a flood risk economist

A chartered member of CIWEM, Martin Smith, tells us about a typical day as a flood risk economist at the engineering consultancy Arup

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Hey there!

I'm Jo Caird, and as editor of The Environment, I'm passionate about sharing impactful stories and ideas that shape a sustainable future.


Do you have a burning question about our water environment? Have you conducted some fascinating research or witnessed a story that needs to be shared? I'd love to hear from you.


Drop me a line at theenvironment@ciwem.org


Thanks very much,


Jo