SW190825 Environmental Pollution and Disasters

Join ISEP South West for an Engaging Webinar on Environmental Pollution and Disasters

This insightful and practical session will explore a series of real-world case studies highlighting failures in environmental management, construction, and remediation and what we can learn from them.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how environmental risks are identified, mitigated, and managed, including the role environmental insurance plays in this process. The webinar will also explore how individual roles fit within the broader commercial context of an organisation's risk management strategy.

Whether you're an environmental professional, consultant, or business leader, this session will help you better understand the opportunities, limitations, and potential gaps between best practice, regulation, and litigation.exist between practice, regulation, and litigation.

Key reasons to attend this event

1. Learn from real-world case studies where environmental failures occurred due to mismanagement, poor construction practices, or inadequate remediation efforts.
2. Learn from examples of when it all goes wrong might help you prepare and avoid some of the problems it does.
3. Improve your ability to anticipate potential pitfalls, make better-informed decisions, and add greater value in your role.

Speaker

Alistair Donohew, Principal Environmental Director, Crawford Environmental Consultants, Crawford and Co.

Bio:

Alistair Donohew is the Principal Environmental Director at Crawford Environmental Consultants, part of Crawford & Co., and brings over 28 years of experience in scientific research, technical consulting, education, policy advisory, and environmental management. In his strategic role, Alistair focuses on expanding and delivering expert environmental services across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Throughout his career, he has successfully led and managed projects that span environmental and sustainability assessments, ESG due diligence, carbon reporting and management, economic evaluation and business case development, social and economic impact assessments, urban and rural regeneration, climate adaptation and mitigation, sustainable procurement, stakeholder engagement, and strategy formation.

He has worked extensively within multidisciplinary design teams, where he has contributed both technical and strategic insights to developments, masterplans, and regional initiatives. At Crawford, Alistair is committed to driving sustainable solutions that assist businesses, governments, and communities in managing environmental risks, enhancing resilience, and achieving long-term sustainability goals. Leveraging Crawford’s global expertise and innovative approach, he supports clients in navigating complex environmental challenges and making informed, responsible decisions.

Presentation Focus:

Alistair will be speaking on a range of topics, including environmental management, pollution control, environmental risk management, and policy development. Crawford Environmental offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the complexities of modern environmental challenges. Drawing on extensive experience in evaluating environmental and financial risks, Crawford combines technical expertise, global reach, and innovative thinking to deliver customised services that mitigate risks, promote sustainability, and build resilience.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore how insurance mechanisms can offer a new dimension to ecosystem protection. Reserve your place now!

This event is hosted by ISEP South West , but we welcome members from other regions to join us as well. Why not connect with ISEP South West on our LinkedIn page, here.

This webinar counts as 1 hour of ISEP recognised CPD. You can add this to your ISEP CPD. Please check our CPD guidance pages at www.isepglobal.org/skills/cpd for further details on how to do this.