Conferences - Environment

Environmental Management – current best practice

Venue: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Dates: 19/05/2008, 20/05/2008, 21/05/2008, 22/05/2008, 23/05/2008, 27/10/2008, 28/10/2008, 29/10/2008, 30/10/2008, 31/10/2008, 01/11/2008

Web: http://www.cp-training-consortium.co.uk/course.php?id=59

A comprehensive programme that addresses all aspects of applied Environmental Management regardless of industry sector. 

A 5-day course


This programme is designed to equip your Managers and Executives with

  • A clear understanding of recent thinking and developments in the field of Environmental Management
  • Practical awareness of the role of Environmental Management in enabling your business goals and organisational strategy
  • Ability to evaluate current processes and procedures in terms of their valued contribution to the needs of your business – especially into the future. 

The programme is designed for managers of all kinds, with varying previous experience in the subject and with differing objectives in attending. It would be equally beneficial for:

  • managers who have some experience in environmental issues and who are currently involved and contribute to changes in the way in which environmental issues affects their business
  • environmental practitioners who seek some personal development
  • executives who oversee environmental activities within your organisation
  • experienced Environmental Managers who are required to support the business in delivering its goals and targets
  • managers with little or no previous exposure to Environmental Management but who need quickly to become familiar with the subject.

At the end of the programme, participants will have:-

 

  • Reviewed recent developments and thinking in Environmental Management.
  • Considered the Key Drivers of the environmental agenda in the last decade and how to evaluate their impacts and implication for today and the future.
  • Revisited the fundamentals of Environmental Management and developed an enabling strategy of building on the past in readiness for the future.
  • Become comfortable with terms such as pollution prevention, BATNEEC, EMAS and environmental assessor.
  • Identified and evaluated the key competencies for Environmental professionals.
  • Reviewed the global and environmental factors that impinge on the performance of Environmental Managers.
  • Understood the process of environmental risk assessment, aspect identification and impact assessment.
  • Explored mechanisms to realise the synergistic potential of Environmental Teams
  • Developed an Action Plan to progress a personal environmental project to its successful fulfilment.

This is a highly participative programme involving individual, sub-group and full group activities that will investigate and evaluate a range of tools and techniques aimed at reducing the environmental impact of an organisation. The learning approach combines the personal circumstances and experiences of delegates and considers a range of processes and procedures to fulfil these situations.

Dates: 19th to 23rd May 2008 and 27th October to 1st November 2008.
Venue: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Fee: £2,240 plus VAT


GEO-ENVIRONMENT AND LANDSCAPE EVOLUTION 2008

Venue: The New Forest, UK
Dates: 16/06/2008, 17/06/2008, 18/06/2008

Web: http://www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2008/geoenv08/

Third International Conference on Evaluation, Monitoring, Simulation, Management and Remediation of the Geological Environment and Landscape

The aim of the meeting is to study the work of geosciences in environmental management. The meeting will provide a forum for discussion of the conference topics among researchers, engineers, planners, decision-makers, consultants and other professionals interested in the contribution of geosciences and geo-information to environmental management, land preservation, remediation and sustainable development.


Flood Recovery Innovation and Response (FRIAR) 2008

Venue: Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE),London, UK
Dates: 02/07/2008, 03/07/2008

Web: http://www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2008/friar08/index.html

International Conference on Flood Recovery Innovation and Response 

The International Conference on Flood Recovery Innovation and Response, FRIAR 2008, aims to bring together researchers and practitioners who are actively involved in the repair, reinstatement and resilience of flood damaged property.

The goal of the conference is to identify and disseminate good practice in flood repair, reinstatement and flood management. The meeting will also cover research into appropriate flooding and property issues aiming to develop critical perspectives on the impact of flooding.

The meeting aims to bring together engineers, scientists and other professionals from many different countries, involved in research and development activities in a wide range of technical and management topics related to flooding and its devastating effects.

CPD points are available to CILA members attending this event