History
As a seminal environmental sciences organisation, founded in 1971, the Institution is consulted by the British Government and other interested parties on environmental issues. The Institution has strong ties with Higher Education and promotes and supports environmental sciences and sustainable development in universities and colleges both nationally and internationally.
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