Throughout 2013, ICE will be running campaigns on relevant issues affecting our membership and wider society, beginning with water.
This is part of ICE’s ongoing programme to raise the profile of civil engineering and lead the infrastructure debate to ensure civil engineers’ expert advice is heard by Government and influences decision making.
Using the theme of water security, we’re following up on issues raised in last year’s State of the Nation: Water report.
ICE comments on flooding
In recent months ICE has already featured significantly in the news due to the UK’s record rainfall in 2012. Following heavy flooding in December, ICE Vice President David Balmforth gave several interviews to highlight the need for continued strategic investment in engineering solutions.
Then in January 2013, ICE water panel chair Michael Norton appeared on national television calling for a water storage strategy for the winter rainfall to ensure a secure water supply during sustained dry spells.
Informing debate in 2013
During the first quarter of 2013, ICE will meet with senior political figures to follow up these lines of advice with Government and opposition parties, and hosting events such as this year’s Duke of Gloucester debate on flood management. World Water Day on 22 March will then give water issues a global focus. To support this, ICE will be helping to raise awareness through our media work, news and resources on our website and discussion across social media channels.