This month, we are putting out a call for speakers.
In 2015, the UN Member States adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are an urgent call for action by all countries.
Remtech Europe, is organising Sustainathon - a 24-hour insight into progress towards the SDGs.
Starting at 12:00 GMT on Thursday 23 September 2021 and finishing at 12:00 GMT, Friday 24 September 2021. 50+ speakers will be invited from across 7 continents to explain what is special and inspiring about how their country (or one they are very closely associated with) is progressing towards one, more or all the SDGs.
The virtual baton will pass from country to country, time zone to time zone across all 26 time zones.
The CL:AIRE Team
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CL:AIRE's Membership continues to grow. We would like to thank the following new and renewing members for their support:
Principal Members: Balfour Beatty Vinci Joint Venture, Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM JV
Supporter Members: AECOM, Cardiff University, Deep Soil Mixing Ltd, Jacobs, NHBC, Stantec UK,
Rhondda Geotechnical Services, Sanctus Limited, Winvic Construction Ltd
Full details on the benefits of your CL:AIRE Membership.
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CL:AIRE and r3 environmental technology are delivering a Concawe Project (www.concawe.eu) called “Case Studies and Analysis of Sustainable Remediation Techniques and Technologies”.
We are seeking relevant case studies of sustainable remediation techniques and technologies, with a specific focus on European examples. Concawe is particularly interested in gentle (or low intensity) remediation options. By sharing case studies the project aims to encourage uptake of these options at sites where they are suitable.
Case studies should describe sites, contaminants and technologies of relevance to Concawe members, who have a wide range of interests and not solely hydrocarbon-impacted sites.
In order to assess the suitability of potential case studies for inclusion in this project and to undertake a transparent review and audit process, we will benchmark against the ISO Standard on Sustainable Remediation 18504:2017, and factor in relevance to Concawe members areas of operation.
Ten case studies will be selected from those submitted and these will be written up within a Concawe report, and published as CL:AIRE Bulletins. In order to manage the delivery of the case studies, we can offer financial support to companies to contribute to the write up costs.
If you would like to get involved, please email Rob Sweeney at CL:AIRE (rob.sweeney@claire.co.uk) for further information.
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The EUSO has announced the first Young Soil Researchers Forum. This call is open to young scientists from all over the world, with a special focus on soil research carried out in Europe and the event is targeted at PhD students or those who finished their PhD no longer than 3 years ago.
They are planing a 2.5 hour meeting with up to six parallel sessions targeting specific themes with 10 presentations (8 min + 2 min questions) and 30-minutes final discussion. Session themes will be assigned based on abstract submissions. All aspects of soil research are welcome (soil biodiversity, erosion, pollution, nutrients, urban soils, compaction, etc.).
https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/euso/euso-stakeholders-forum/first-euso-stakeholders-forum-young-soil-researchers-forum
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A new British Standard has been published: BS EN ISO 12404:2021 Soil and waste - Guidance on the selection and application of screening methods.
It provides guidance on the selection and application of screening methods for assessing soil quality and waste characterisation, including distribution of target parameters in soil and soil‑like material. The aim of the document is to set up criteria as to when the different kind of screening methods can be applied for the analysis of a certain parameter in soil, including soil‑like material, and waste, and which steps are required to prove their suitability.
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The Contamination & Geotech Expo are excited to announce new additions to the keynote speaker line-up. Taking place on 22-23 September at the NEC, Birmingham it’s time to connect the industry once again.
CL:AIRE – Past, Present & Future
Rob Sweeney and Nicholas Willenbrock at CL:AIRE will be discussing CL:AIRE’s plans for collaborating more with the industry to strengthen its role as the leading education provider for sustainable land management.
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A selection of upcoming events throughout the industry. |
SoBRA Early Careers Webinar Series, 5 August to 2 December 2021, Virtual Events
The SoBRA early careers subgroup are hosting a series of free lunch-time webinars from July through December 2021. Each webinar is geared towards early career professionals and will provide guidance and top tips on topics such as site conceptualisation, site investigation, site monitoring, and risk assessment.
Further Information
RemTech Europe, 20 -24 September 2021, Virtual and Hybrid Event
The first two days of the conference 20-21 September will be fully digital, and broadcasted in streaming. The other three days 22-24 September will be hybrid so in presence but also broadcasted through RemTech platform.
Further Information
Contamination & Geotech Expo, 22 - 23 September 2021, Birmingham
The Contamination & Geotech Expo reaches every corner of the industry to bring the contamination and the geotechnical sectors together in this unique 2-day event.
Further Information
SustRem2021, 3 - 5 November 2021, Virtual Event
SustRem2021 will be an opportunity to bring together experts from across Africa and around the world to broaden the horizons of sustainable remediation and land management.
Further Information
EPUK Annual Conference, 18 November 2021, Birmingham
This year’s theme is Environmental and Climate Protection: Priority Actions for 2022.
In 2021, the context for the Conference is the climate crisis and the recognition that only combined action on greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution will mitigate it.
Further Information
SustRem2022, 14 - 17 March 2022, San Diego
Creating a healthier, more resilient world through sustainable practices.
Further Information
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If you have an event coming up and would like us to add it in this eAlert, please send us the information via our Help Desk. |
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All courses (except eLearning) are also available on a bespoke basis. Enquire via the Help Desk. |
Non-Licensable Work including NNLW - for Land Professionals
This course is classroom-based, not virtual.
7 Oct 2021 - Reading New - only 12 places
Non-Licensable Work including NNLW - for Groundworkers
Available on a bespoke basis. Please enquire through the Help Desk.
Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP)
These two courses are classroom-based, not virtual.
15 Sep 2021 - Reading
9 Nov 2021 - Manchester
Asbestos in Soil and Construction & Demolition Materials CARSOIL™
Available on a bespoke basis. Please enquire through the Help Desk.
Verification of Gas Protection Systems
Available on a bespoke basis. Please enquire through the Help Desk.
Statistics for Comparing Soil Contamination Data to a Critical Concentration
28 Sep & 5 Oct 2021 - Online
CL:AIRE's Online eLearning Courses
Soil and Groundwater Risk Assessment
Presenting the key stages to soil and groundwater risk assessment. Underpinning risk based management of soil and groundwater contamination and informing sustainable management solutions.
Sustainable Remediation
Presenting an overview of sustainable remediation. Looking at the emergence of sustainable remediation as a topic and defining what it means.
Introduction to Brownfield Site Investigation
Designed to be consistent with the National Brownfield Skills Framework (NBSF).
Asbestos Awareness for Land Professionals
Full course and Refresher.
Asbestos Awareness e-Learning training courses designed to meet the requirements of Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR2012).
Options Appraisal and nine other Remediation Technologies FREE
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If you have identified a need in the industry that you would like us to consider, please get in touch via our Help Desk.
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