Categories Archives
Lessons learnt from implementation of competency-based membership
In January 2025, the IAQM introduced a competency-based membership application process and this article provides reflections from the Membership Subcommittee after the first round of applications under this new system, with the aim to support future applicants and current members looking to regrade with feedback on how to write a strong application. Firstly, a big ...
IAQM Guidance Updates
The IAQM conduct periodic reviews of our guidance. There are a number of IAQM Working Groups currently working on new guidance, as well as reviewing and updating existing IAQM guidance.In recognition of the current flux in the land-use planning landscape, the following statements have been issued regarding the updates to the Guidance on Land-use Planning and ...
IAQM launches new competency-based membership application process
The IAQM is the professional body for air quality and as such strives for quality and competence in the field. Our membership grades provide professional milestones for the development of careers in air quality and aim to promote and support expertise in the sector.In September 2024, the IAQM announced that the new competency-based application process ...
Insights Article: Current challenges in planning relating to impacts on biodiversity from air pollution
IAQM member Stephen Pyatt explores the assessment of impacts of air quality on ecological sites in the latest IAQM Insights Article. Stephen goes on to consider how we can complete robust future assessments and the need for a greater evidence base on the impacts of air quality on designated sites. IAQM Insights Articles are designed to ...
Insights Article: Air Quality and Artificial Intelligence: Swinging the IAQM into Action
When the IAQM Committee was challenged to provide its current thinking around Artificial Intelligence (AI) recently, it was realised that a bit more knowledge around its uses and potential challenges was required before making a statement.In this insights article Jamie Clayton sets out his take on current air quality and AI interaction areas. He then ...