Event Partners
Research Team
David Livingstone Centre for Sustainability (DLCS) in the University of Strathclyde, is a centre of sustainability research and postgraduate studies. The Centre operates across all disciplines and practices to address the principles and requirements of sustainability. The intention is to reconcile the needs of people and the environment and to enable present needs to be met without compromising those needs and choices of future generations. The DLCS works closely with businesses, professional bodies, individuals and governments to develop solutions to major global problems and local needs.
Dr Janey Andrews coordinates business-focused training within the DLCS, and whose work and research include Knowledge Management and the relationships between knowledge systems and business environmental performance.
Mr Peter Booth is Director of the DLCS, and whose work and research include applied sustainable management, environmental appraisal and policy formulation.
Dr Elsa João is Director of Postgraduate Studies in DLCS, and whose work and research include strategic environmental assessment and environmental entrepreneurship.
IEMA
Dedicated to creating a sustainable future through
environmental skills, knowledge and thought leadership
The Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) is the UK’s leading environmental professional association. IEMA is dedicated to creating a sustainable future through environmental skills, knowledge and thought leadership.
IEMA is an independent and international, not for profit membership organisation that represents the views of 15,000 environmental professionals.
IEMA delivers the following services:
Policy and Legislation – IEMA frequently contributes to the development of key areas of UK policy and legislation. Recent contributions include:
Professional development, training and qualifications – IEMA sets the standard for the development of environmental skills and knowledge, ensuring that environmental professionals are equipped to make a difference as sustainability becomes a key business driver.
IEMA Environmental Skills Map - a framework of knowledge and skills for the environmental practitioner.
Training courses and continuous professional development covering a range of subjects and spanning many levels from diploma to foundation course, tailored courses for senior executives and for those at the top of their profession, including Chartered Environmentalist.
Central source of information – IEMA acts as a central source of information providing events, publications and knowledge sharing.
go to www.iema.net to find out more.
