Environmental Research Group
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The Environmental Research Group (ERG) is a research group of the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers).
Aims
The aim of ERG is to facilitate and integrate research into the environment.This is being achieved by:
The provision, through regular meetings, of a discussion forum for
aspects of environmental research for a wide range of natural and
social scientists, both within and outside the RGS/IBG.
For details of forthcoming meetings see the meetings page.
The publication of the results of its meetings and other
activities.
The seeking out details of funding and research initiatives and
the publicising of this information in a regular Newsletter for its
members. The Group will seek to influence research initiatives
launched by UK, European and International agencies and institutions.
The establishment of links with other environmental research
groups and institutions in the UK and overseas, both within and
without Geography. Linkages to other RGS/IBG Research Groups are encouraged.
Contributing to environmental debates in scientific journals and
media outlets and within governments, and seeking to influence
environmental legislation, policy and research opportunities.
Publicising the environmental work carried out within the RGS/IBG.
The ERG Newsletter
The activities of the group, along with reports of recent conferences and details of forthcoming meetings of interest are reported in the ERG Newsletter which is produced approximately twice-yearly and distributed to ERG Members.Membership of ERG
If you sympathise with, and are excited by, these aims please join the Environmental Research Group of the Royal Geographical Society / Institute of British Geographers. Membership is open to all those interested in environmental research. A small annual fee to cover costs is charged to those who are not members of the RGS/IBG. To join ERG please contact the Membership Secretary; Julia Branson, GeoData Institute, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, e-mail j.branson@soton.ac.uk . A membership form is available here.[ERG Home] [ERG Committee] [ERG News] [Meetings]
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