• Harnessing BNG to amplify urban flood risk management

    Online Event

    Flooding is the number one natural hazard in the UK (CCC, 2021). The risks and associated costs of flooding are growing due to climate change, but the planning system in England has not yet adapted accordingly. The Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation came into effect in England from February 2024 and represents a significant shift […]

  • IES panel discussion: What makes good environmental reporting?

    Online Event

    Reporting is essential in environmental science roles – but how do you know you’re doing it well? Is your reporting clear to those outside your field? In this event we’ll go back to basics, exploring the fundamentals of good reporting across the environmental sciences, leaving attendees with a clear picture of the methods used by […]

  • Nature as infrastructure: Building climate resilience through Nature-Based Solutions

    Online Event

    As climate change increases the frequency and severity of flooding, drought, overheating, and other environmental pressures, there is a growing need to rethink how we plan, design, and manage infrastructure. This webinar explores how nature can be recognised and utilised as a critical form of infrastructure, delivering essential services that improve resilience while providing wider […]

  • Nature-based Solutions in action: Lessons from the water and energy sectors

    Online Event

    This webinar will provide an introduction to Nature-based Solutions, exploring how nature can support sustainable and resilient outcomes, illustrated through case studies from the water and energy sectors. The webinar has been organised by the IES Climate Action Community, an interdisciplinary community that champions transformative approaches to reshaping unsustainable systems. It brings together IES members […]