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I’m delighted to introduce such a special issue, which promotes our new name and purpose, and reveals extracts from our latest State of the Sustainability Profession report. Many thanks to Laila Takeh FISEP for all her work on this important document.
The decision to change our name to ISEP came after many years of intensive consultation with members. We asked whether we were an organisation that was fit for the future, with a purpose that would stand the test of time over the next 25 years.
Many thanks to the thousands of members involved in the consultation process, filling in questionnaires, attending workshops and contributing to focus groups. As you will see, our change in purpose reflects your vision for a forward-looking organisation; one that embraces sustainability, supports members throughout their careers and can make a meaningful global impact.
This edition includes great content from our hard-working editorial team. Climate scepticism is on the rise globally, driven by populist political success – particularly in Europe, a region that has led much of the debate on climate mitigation and adaptation. As sceptical parties gain ground, could this alter Europe’s approach? Chris Seekings investigates. Many thanks to our colleagues in the ISEP Europe regional committee for sharing their insights.
It’s always a pleasure to hear from members with content ideas and contributions, and many of your suggestions find their way into the pages of this magazine. We also welcome feedback on what you would like to see more – or less – of, so do get in touch. Have a great, productive next couple of months, and I hope you enjoy this special edition.
Sarah Mukherjee MBE is the CEO of ISEP. Previously Sarah was the BBC’s Environment correspondent, presenting on national and international BBC radio and television, winning awards across the world. After leaving the corporation, she held leadership roles in various sectors including utilities and agriculture. Sarah was a panel member for the National Parks Review and the Glover Review and also sat on the National Food Strategy Advisory Panel. She is co-chair of the Natural England Landscape Advisory Panel as well as Non-executive Director on the Board of the Environment Agency. In 2021 Sarah was awarded an MBE for her services to agriculture and farmer well-being. Since joining ISEP Sarah has been instrumental in implementing a Diverse Sustainability Initiative (DSI) strategy. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys martial arts, has been a 'Campaign for Real Ale' judge, as well as a rugby reporter.
