The fourth day of COP27 is focused on science and the central role that science and scientists play in climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience. Scientists have been at the forefront of understanding the causes and impacts of climate change, and scientific knowledge and practice will be...
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November 2022
Climate finance is a key issue being discussed at this year’s climate conference: COP27. It refers to financing used for climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as the loss and damage from climate change impacts. It can be sourced from a number of areas (public and private), using...
October 2022
It’s October 31st, and as some people celebrate Halloween, the more haunting question on many of our minds will be whether or not the future of environmental regulations is secure. In this blog, the IES takes a look at past proposals for environmental de-regulation and asks a key question: ‘dead...
October 2022
Last month, Liz Truss became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. During that time, she has reshuffled the Cabinet and proposed major changes to environmental policy, both in England and across the UK. In what was already a crucial time for the future of the environment, the IES believes...
September 2022
As this is likely to be your first job, at least in the environmental sciences, you want to write a CV that will get you noticed – and get you an interview – in the absence of relevant work experience. If you’re a graduate looking to secure a job in any field, it can be tricky; it’s always a...
July 2022
This week, the IES has released two new briefing papers: an information briefing on the Levelling-Up & Regeneration Bill, and a horizon scanning briefing on upcoming policy developments linked to land.
Read the briefing on the Levelling-Up Bill and Environmental Impact Assessment....
