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The CL:AIRE Team

CL:AIRE is a UK charity committed to providing a valuable service for all those involved in sustainable land reuse.
We develop training resources, disseminate information and act as a credible resource for all stakeholders, ensuring we remain at the cutting-edge of best practice and innovation.

 

Improving efficiency & raising standards
Improving efficiency & raising standards
Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP), National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Affected by Contamination (NQMS), Asbestos in Soil, SuRF...
Supporting our Members
Supporting our Members
Find out about the benefits of becoming a CL:AIRE Principal or Supporter Member:- Member discounts, Networking, Working Groups, ...
Sharing Knowledge & Developing People
Sharing Knowledge & Developing People
Water and Land Library ( WALL), Continuing Professional development through Training and workshops...
CL:AIRE Membership
CL:AIRE works with its Members to raise awareness and pursue shared objectives in land, water and environmental management by collecting strategic industry information and developing industry initiatives that improve efficiency and save money.
Gas Protection Verification Scheme (GPVS)
The GPVS seeks to raise standards in membrane inspection, verification and reporting and provide confidence that risks associated with ground gases have been adequately managed.
Definition of Waste Code of Practice
The Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP) provides a clear, consistent and efficient process which enables the reuse of excavated materials on-site or their movement between sites.

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NQMS for Land Contamination Management
The National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Contamination Management (NQMS) is developed by the National Brownfield Forum to provide visible identification of documents that have been checked for quality.
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  1. CL:AIRE TRG update

     January 2026
    CL:AIRE's Technology and Research Group (TRG) has a new chair and deputy chair for 2026-2028. Liz Gray, Ramboll is the chair and Karen Young, Jacobs is the deputy chair. Both...
  2. Defra publishes a national security assessment on global ecosystems

     January 2026
    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a strategic assessment exploring how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect UK's resilience, security and...
  3. Environment Agency publishes research on developed thresholds for water for several PFAS

     January 2026
    The Chief Scientist's Group within the Environment Agency has published developed toxicological based thresholds for water for several PFAS. The findings will inform the Environment Agency's ongoing efforts to understand...
  4. Products and Events Terms & Conditions

     January 2026
    TERMS AND CONDITIONS Your attention is particularly drawn to the provisions of clause 13 (Limitation of liability). 1.About us 1.1          Company details. Whichever CL:AIRE entity has entered into the...
  5. Sponsorship of CL:AIRE's Members' Networking Event - 19 March 2026, Bristol

     January 2026
    CL:AIRE's first 2026 Members' evening networking event will be in Bristol on 19 March 2026. This event is a great opportunity to network with other members after work, as some...
  6. Updated ITRC PFAS resource

     January 2026
    Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) has released an updated version of its PFAS Technical and Regulatory Web Guidance Document (PFAS-1). This comprehensive update incorporates the latest...
  7. POST publishes research briefing on management of legacy landfill

     January 2026
    The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) has recently published a research briefing on the management of legacy landfill. This POSTnote outlines evidence on environmental risks from legacy landfill...
  8. EC publishes guidelines for managing asbestos related health and safety risks at work

     January 2026
    European Commission (EC) has published a new guide bringing together updated legal, technical, and scientific developments, including changes to the Asbestos at Work Directive. Its aim is to raise awareness...
  9. GPVS application window closes 28 February 2026

     January 2026
    The next Gas Protection Verification Accreditation Scheme (GPVS) application window is open until 28 February 2026. The application window is open to Technician Grade and Specialist Grade applicants. Further information...
  10. OEP publishes annual report on government's progress on Environmental Improvement Plan

     January 2026
    The Office of Environmental Protection has published its latest annual report providing an assessment on progress towards legally-binding environmental targets, commitments and goals as stated in the Environment Improvement Plan.
  11. National Brownfield Forum November 2025 meeting notes published and appointment of new deputy chair

     January 2026
    The National Brownfield Forum November 2025 meeting notes have been published and are available to access here. Also, Steve Edgar of Vertase FLI has been voted as...
  12. POST publishes a summary about changes to nutrient neutrality in England

     January 2026
    Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) has published a note summarising the challenges and options for reducing nutrient pollution in river catchments currently subject to 'nutrient neutrality' planning advice.
  13. MHCLG seeks views on a revised National Planning Policy Framework

     December 2025
    Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is seeking views on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system. The consultation closes on...
  14. Defra publishes Environmental Improvement Plan 2025

     December 2025
    The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its cross-government plan for environmental improvement. The plan sets out 10 goals to restore nature and how it will be...
  15. CL:AIRE is seeking industry specialists help

     February 2026
    Phase 2 of updating the Department of Environment Industry Profiles project has begun and CL:AIRE is seeking help to identify specialists or industry groups that may have specific expertise in...
  16. HSE consults on the Control of Asbestos Regulations and guidance

     December 2025
    The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking stakeholders’ views on three proposals: To ensure the independence and impartiality of roles in the four-stage clearance process to further minimise the risk...
  17. ISLANDR project is seeking views on sustainable and risk based land management

     February 2026
    The European ISLANDR project has been exploring how recent developments in understanding could be integrated into sustainable and risk based land management, in particular expanding awareness of the importance of...
  18. Environment Agency consults on updated guidance for Environmental Permitting: H5 site condition report

     November 2025
    The Environment Agency is seeking views on the proposed updated guidance for Environmental Permitting: H5 site condition reporting and includes: Environmental permitting: produce an application site condition report Environmental permitting: maintain your...
  19. Environment Agency consults on its proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights

     February 2026
    The Environment agency is consulting on its proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights. Further information is available here. The consultation closes 16 February 2026.
  20. MHCLG consults on reforming the statutory consultee system

     November 2025
    Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is seeking views on reforming the role of statutory consultees in the planning system in England. Further information is
  21. GPVS application window opens 1 January 2026 and closes 28 February 2026

     February 2026
    The next Gas Protection Verification Accreditation Scheme (GPVS) application window opens 1 January 2026 and closes 28 February 2026. The application window is open to Technician Grade and Specialist...