In response to the ongoing Just Stop Oil protest at the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, Nick Baveystock, director general at the Institution of Civil Engineers, said:
"Civil engineers are at the forefront of tackling climate change and are working daily to meet the challenges of decarbonising energy supplies.
"There is no doubt that governments around the world could move further in phasing out fossil fuels, however the acute energy crisis has forced some to prioritise energy security and sourcing new supplies.
"We believe there are more constructive ways to make this point and have made representations to government on the value of prioritising energy demand reduction and energy efficiency improvements.
"The individuals involved in this protest are not ICE members.
"Our members are expected to adhere to our code of conduct at all times, which states that all members shall have full regard for the public interest, particularly in relation to matters of health and safety."
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