The Environment Network was launched in July 2011 to promote and develop all aspects of environmental geoscience. It aims to put environmental issues centre-stage within the Society, and encourages geoscientists to claim their place as authoritative and informed spokespeople on environmental matters.
As well as organising meetings, the Environment Network also operates virtually – this page is home to relevant material from across the Society’s website, links to relevant groups and organisations, and information about relevant activities.
Welsh Government - Environment Bill white paper
The Welsh Government have launched a consultation on the Environment Bill white paper. Details of the consultation can be found on the Welsh Government Website.
Read the Geological Society's written submission.
Flooding Resources
Floods are one of the UK's most significant natural hazards, whilst globally they account for around 40% of all national disasters. Geologists can help in understanding why flooding happens, levels of risk, and mitigating the effects of flooding.
We have a number of resources relating to flooding, available from the Society website.
Climate Change Position Statement and Addendum
In December 2013 the Society issued an addendum to its original Climate Change Statement published in 2010. In 2013, in light of further research, the working group was re-convened to consider whether the original statement was still fit for purpose, and if necessary to amend or add to it. The working group concluded that the original statement continues to be valid and does not need to be amended. Instead the working group produced an addendum setting out new research findings relevant to the questions raised in the original statement.
The full technical version of the addendum together with the non-technical summary, aimed at principally non-specialists and Fellows of the Society with a general interest and the original climate change position statement can be found below:
2013 - Read the climate change position statement addendum.
2010 - Read the original climate change position statement.
Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry: Marine Protected Areas
The Environmental Audit Committee have launched an inquiry into Marine Protected Areas. The Terms of Reference for the inquiry can be found on the committee website.
Read the Geological Society's written submission.
Frontiers meeting: Nanogeoscience
On the 10th of December 2012 the Geological Society hosted a Frontiers Meeting on Nanogeoscience at Burlington House, in London. The meeting covered a range of topics including the characterising, tracing, reactivity, toxicity and application of nanoparticles.
Download the abstract booklet (pdf).
DECC Consultation: Managing Radioactive Waste Safely
DECC have launched a call for evidence on Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: The siting process for a Geological Disposal Facility. The terms of reference for the inquiry can be found here.
Read the Geological Society's written submission.
Water Quality Consultation
The Science and Technology Committee launched an inquiry into water quality. The terms of reference for the inquiry can be read here: http://bit.ly/Z2YURP
Read the Geological Society's written submission.