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Don't miss your chance to take part of the future purpose of IEMA! Join us for the first of three member-only webinars on the Future Purpose of IEMA project. Over the past 25 years, the sustainability profession has evolved from the periphery to the forefront of the global economy. This project aims to review our brand and strategic direction to provide the organisation with a clarity of purpose. This webinar will delve into the current status of the project and how it aims to redefine IEMA's brand and strategic direction to better serve our members and the profession. It is vital that the Future Purpose of IEMA project involves an open, inclusive and consultative approach with our members at the heart of the process. Book your place today: https://lnkd.in/enMC9MCM #professionalbody #environment #sustainability

IEMA responds to Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) consultation Chloë Wallington Fiddy, IEMA’s Senior Policy and Engagement Lead for Climate Change and Energy sets out a summary of the consultation and how the decisions might land, depending on the actions of the new government. "...the introduction of the CBAM is highly welcomed. It can play a critical part in incentivising the transition to a global low-carbon economy. However, whether it fulfils this ambition will depend upon the detail and design of the mechanism itself. "We urge the new administration to immediately review methods for capturing better data, whilst reviewing default values, and to make it a priority to align the UK CBAM with that of the EU." https://bit.ly/4cMyvTQ

The IEMA Jobs Board is now back up and running, thanks for your patience.

Due to the major IT outages being experienced globally, the IEMA Jobs Board is currently down. We are not aware of any other problems effecting IEMA IT infrastructure. The outage is being caused by a major issue with a widely used third party service which is also effecting organisations globally. We have a team working on this to provide updates and restore services as soon as possible. Apologies to anyone impacted by this problem.

What policy action is still required after the King's Speech? There was much to be optimistic about following the King's Speech but there are some areas that need more detail to take a comprehensive view and areas that need to be addressed in the weeks and months ahead. Ben Goodwin, IEMA’s Director of Policy and Public Affairs, looks at some of the key areas such as Environmental Outcomes Reports (EOR) in regards to planning, goals and targets being delivered through the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) and more. https://bit.ly/4bLFR8F "If the new government are to continue down the pathway of introducing an EOR approach as part of its planning reform agenda, then these are questions that must be answered early on in its tenure." #KingsSpeech #Government #Environment

IEMA's Deputy CEO Martin Baxter spoke at the East of England Local Government Association 'Net Zero and Climate Resilience Summit' today at Anglia Ruskin University, joining other leading organisations uniting forces to drive progress in the vital areas of #netzero and climate resilience. Martin's workshop focused on 'Green skills: developing capacity and capability for the net zero transition' with discussions around: - what #greenskills and #greenjobs are - the key issues for regional consideration in the transition to net zero - what employers, local governments and training organisations can prioritise within skills development - and much more.

IEMA focus on skills, adaptation and nature-based solutions in CCC report. IEMA welcomes the Climate Change Committee's (CCC) latest report that sets out ten priorities for the new Government to get the UK “back on track” to #netzero. The CCC’s assessment is that only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target are currently covered by credible plans. IEMA CEO Sarah Mukherjee MBE focuses on three of the ten priority areas in her response to the report: (1) the need for a net zero skills strategy (2) climate adaptation (3) nature-based solutions "IEMA strongly supports the establishment of a cross-government body, like a Green Jobs Council, that can take the lead and deliver the strategy and action plan to rapidly grow the green skills and jobs that are needed across the economy tied to our long-term climate and environmental goals. “And while the primary focus of the CCC is achieving net zero, the twin global crises of climate change and nature need to be tackled together." Read IEMA's full response: https://bit.ly/3xYU44t #climatechange #climatecrisis #environment #naturebasedsolutions

Great to be at the IEMA sponsored 2nd Annual Conference on Nature-based Solutions Using Carbon and Biodiversity Credits. Loving this slide - a good addition to the IEMA paper on stacking and bundling. Pat Snowdon Ian Dickie University of Lincoln #credits Joseph Anderson

Great interaction with the Royal Horticultural Society and IEMA regarding "Green in Green Careers " webinar. Thanks Malcolm Anderson Leif Mann Janet Manning for your time and valuable insights,It was indeed an informative session and did help a lot to know about the opportunities and challenges ! #RHS #IEMA #sustainability #greencareers #greenjobs #volunteering #environmentalmanagement #greenskills

Energy and housing bills included in the King’s speech The King's Speech took place earlier today to mark the start of the new Parliamentary year. As expected, a Bill aimed at creating 'energy independence' for the UK was included as part of the speech, along with the introduction of several draft Bills relevant to the environment and wider sustainability sector. "The Bill follows the appointment of Chris Stark, the former Head of the Climate Change Committee, to lead the UK's charge towards clean electricity. "Underpinning (highlighted) policies and measures, is of course the need for a green jobs plan to be urgently published. This must set out how the skills and jobs pipeline required to deliver decarbonisation across the economy will be developed." In this short blog Ben Goodwin, IEMA's Director of Policy and Public Affairs, reflects on some of the key announcements: https://bit.ly/4f2RVFr #KingsSpeech #EnvironmentBill #Sustainability