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We represent a group of civil servants from a wide variety of backgrounds. Our mission is to build climate and environment knowledge and policy capability across the Civil Service. Common Challenges of Net-Zero Policymaking with Kaya Axelsson Mon 12 May Microsoft Teams More info Details Unlocking Inner Potential for Sustainability Leadership: Introducing the Inner Development Goals Wed 14 May Microsoft Teams More info Register May Discussion Group: The future of environmental education: Forest Schools vs classroom-based education Thu 15 May Microsoft Teams More info Register Load More About Upcoming Events Podcasts Get involved Join us and subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn

Environment 101 'Environment 101' is our series of short and accessible videos which explain and explore the biggest issues in environmental policy. You can also find all our Environment 101 videos on our YouTube channel. Watch our YouTube Channel Understanding how climate affects weather | Environment 101 | CSCEN How does climate affect weather? In this video we explain the crucial link between weather extremes and our warming planet, and how a 1°C temperature rise is dramatically changing weather patterns worldwide. CSCEN Environment 101 explains and explores the biggest issues in environmental policy in short and accessible videos. Our latest video explores the link between climate and weather. Climate, Environment and Law | Environment 101 | CSCEN This Environment 101 video provides an introduction to the Environment Act 2021. Watch if you'd like to know more about new laws to protect the environment and why they are necessary. Sustainable Finance Contracts for Difference | Environment 101 | CSCEN The UK's Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is driving the shift to a greener economy by supporting renewable energy investment. But how does this innovative mechanism work, and what impact does it have on sustainable finance and climate goals? The Role of Local Government | Environment 101 | CSCEN Local governments have a key role in delivering climate change adaptation and mitigation. They face a number of challenges in delivering against key policies, as every region and community will experience climate change differently. This environment 101 explores priorities, progress and challenges at the level of local government. Climate Disinformation and Misinformation | Environment 101 | CSCEN Climate Disinformation is the deliberate spread of false information. In this Environment 101 we look at what the consequences are of climate disinformation and how you can spot it. CSCEN Environment 101 explains and explores the biggest issues in environmental policy in short and accessible videos. Digital Sustainability | Environment 101 | CSCEN Digital technology can help monitor and improve the climate and environment but it also comes at a cost to the environment. How do we balance the positives of digital technology against the negatives? CSCEN Environment 101 explains and explores the biggest issues in environmental policy in short and accessible videos. Our latest video explores the costs and benefits of the digital sector. Climate and the environment at an individual level | Environment 101 | CSCEN We all have an impact on the climate and environment we live in. But how can we as individuals act to be more sustainable in our daily lives? CSCEN Environment 101 explains and explores the biggest issues in environmental policy in short and accessible videos. Our latest video explores how the choices we make around food consumption can have a positive impact on climate and the environment. Enabling Green Choices With the UK's aims to reach net zero by 2050, enabling green choices is more important than ever. Watch our latest CSCEN Environment 101 video to learn more about what factors help encourage people to make greener choices and which sectors would have the most progress towards net zero targets. Unintended Consequences Explore how actions can have both positive and negative unintended consequences, examples of what this can look like, and steps than can be taken to measure and prevent negative unintended consequences where possible. Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Feeding the Future Explore the urgency of achieving a hunger-free world by 2030 in this video. Discover how rising food insecurity, fuelled by conflict, Covid, and climate change, demands immediate action. UN Secretary-General's six-point plan calls for global collaboration in areas like sustainable policies, inclusive governance, and innovative solutions. As COP 28 approaches, we examine the pivotal role of discussions in shaping policies for a resilient and sustainable food future. Join the conversation for a world where no one goes hungry. Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Conference of the Parties (COP) A brief history of the COP, key agreements, challenges and a forward look to COP 28. Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Animal Tracking Animal tracking technology has progressed rapidly, allowing policy makers to create informed and effective legislation to preserve and promote wildlife. Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Wild UK The recent BBC series ‘Wild Isles’ has shown the UK’s amazing range of species and habitats – across woodlands, freshwater, the ocean and grasslands. Despite the vast range shown, the UK is in fact one of the most nature depleted countries in the world. What policies are aimed at meeting halting this decline? Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Environmental Threats in Space How does our pollution impact our solar system beyond planet Earth? What are the biggest environmental threats in Space? In the past few years, as globally we send more and more objects into space, it has become clear that the present pace of growth is unsustainable, and we sit on the brink of an environmental crisis. Space debris can have a myriad of negative impacts on climate and the environment, which need to be addressed urgently in order to use space sustainably and to support us with our climate and environmental goals on land. Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Conflict and Disaster How do war and conflict impact the environment? What can we do to mitigate the harmful effects of war on the environment? Recent years have seen a marked increase in instabilities: political, societal, and environmental. From the floods in Pakistan, to the invasion of Ukraine, the risks posed by conflict and disaster which we are facing as a global community are more grave than ever. Environmental impacts of war will last decades and will have long-term and reverberating effects on the health of both ecosystems and people. Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Green Utopia Earth in 2100 - a positive vision of the future? What will the world look like if we avert climate disaster? Futuristic transport, homes, jobs, economy, food, entertainment, shopping... Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Schools and Universities How will environmental knowledge be taught in classrooms across the UK, what initiatives do we have to encourage young people's interest in these issues, and what is the role of technical education as a pathway to green jobs? Education and Skills: How will education aid us in the fight against climate change? How are we retraining workers for the green economy? What is the UK doing to create a new generation of climate leaders? Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Work and Society How are green jobs created, why are they essential for reaching net zero, and how can social media be a tool for environmental education? Education and Skills: How will education aid us in the fight against climate change? How are we retraining workers for the green economy? What is the UK doing to create a new generation of climate leaders? Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Trees and Forests: Policy What policies and forestry management processes are required to protect our trees and forests, including both traditional and cutting-edge techniques? Trees and Forests: Why are Trees and Forests important? Why should we protect them? How do we manage them to best preserve their benefits? Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Trees and Forests: Ecology What is the ecological value of trees and forests, and what ecosystem services do they provide? Trees and Forests: Why are Trees and Forests important? Why should we protect them? How do we manage them to best preserve their benefits? Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Trees and Forests: Biology What is the biological value of trees and forests, what role do photosynthesis and transpiration play, and what are the individual benefits gained from trees? Trees and Forests: Why are Trees and Forests important? Why should we protect them? How do we manage them to best preserve their benefits? Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Climate Diplomacy Case Studies What are some examples of climate conferences, agreements, protocols, and failures to breakdown the different issues and opportunities in the field of climate diplomacy? Climate Diplomacy: What is Climate Diplomacy? Why are international agreements important to help our environment? What makes a convention successful or a failure? Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Climate Diplomacy Theory Why is climate diplomacy required and fair, what are the different types of agreement that can be made, and what are the inherent issues with how climate diplomacy happens? Climate Diplomacy: What is Climate Diplomacy? Why are international agreements important to help our environment? What makes a convention successful or a failure? Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Challenges What challenges face cross-Whitehall work, how can these challenges be overcome, and why is it so important that they are? All of Government: How does the UK Government collaborate on environmental policy? How can we coordinate different departments on joint goals? What can be done to overcome the challenges of cross-government working? Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Collaboration How does the UK Government aim to collaborate on environmental policy, why is it important, and which departments are involved? All of Government: How does the UK Government collaborate on environmental policy? How can we coordinate different departments on joint goals? What can be done to overcome the challenges of cross-government working? Website: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/civil-service-environment-network Twitter: @_csen Email: environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk

Training for you... Want to learn more about... The environment? Nature? Climate change? Sustainability? Net Zero? And plenty more in between? You have come to the right place.... Get some some self-paced free training that will fit around your schedule. Jump straight to the free providers to explore yourself or keep reading to review our course recommendations. We have a list of some of the best resources available but if you know of any others, let us know at..... environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk . Free Providers... Policy Profession OpenLearn One UN Climate Change Learning Partnership UNSCC FutureLearn SDG Academy edX Supply Chain Sustainability School Apolitical Coursera En-ROADS Policy Profession The Policy Profession Unit’s Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Hub is an online resource that support government policy and non-policy professionals working within the climate, energy and environment policy domain. It contains a training catalogue, career profiles, and features dedicated resources on the Environmental Principles Duty and climate adaptation policy. It is part of the Climate and Environment Career Anchor project, a two-year programme improving support for climate, energy and environment expertise within the policy profession. It is a live project and as new resources are developed they will be released on the hub. To access the hub you will need to register to the Policy Profession website. OpenLearn by The Open University OpenLearn is a free learning platform, delivered by The Open University as part of its Royal Charter commitment to support the wellbeing of the community. There are over 1000 free courses, topical and interactive content, videos and online games on OpenLearn. Most content is available to anyone with a general interest, and each free course is set at a particular level to indicate the amount of previous educational experience expected to study the unit within the stated hours. All the free nature and environment courses are listed here. Top 6 suggested courses: Climate change Climate change and renewable energy Climate change: transitions to sustainability Working with our environment: an introduction Introducing environmental decision making Introducing the environment: ecology and ecosystems The One UN Climate Change Learning Partnership (UN CC:Learn) The One UN Climate Change Learning Partnership (UN CC:Learn) is a joint initiative of more than 30 multilateral organizations helping countries to achieve climate change action both through general climate literacy and applied skills development. The UN CC:Learn knowledge-sharing platform provides a ‘one-stop-shop’ for accessing climate change learning resources and services offered by the UN system. The UNCC:Learn platform is the single largest dedicated learning platform on climate change - with a specific focus on developing country needs. The UN CC:Learn Course Catalogue is free to access, once you register an account. Top 6 suggested courses: Net Zero 101: What, Why and How Climate Change: From Learning to Action Introduction to Sustainable Development in Practice Introduction to Sustainable Finance Introduction to Green Economy How to prevent e-waste? UNSSC | United Nations System Staff College Similar to UNCC:Learn, the UNSCC provides a range of courses designed to support the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. Through its Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, which was opened in 2016, UNSSC helps accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through learning, training, and knowledge management. It does so in collaboration with and in support of the UN system, civil society, academia, the private sector and other partners. Top 6 suggested courses: Digital4Sustainability Learning Path Circular Economy Approaches for Sustainability Sustainable Lifestyles Circular Economy and the 2030 Agenda The Paris Agreement on Climate Change as a Development Agenda Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development SDG Academy The SDG Academy offers high-quality resources and guidance on education for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the mandate to enrich the field of sustainable development and advance Agenda 2030. The SDG Academy offers over 40 free, open educational resources from the world’s leading experts on sustainable development. Top 6 suggested courses: Climate Change Science and Negotiations Climate Change: The Science and Global Impact Water: Addressing The Global Crisis Feeding A Hungry Planet One Planet, One Ocean How to Achieve the SDGs or What will it take to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030? FutureLearn FutureLearn is an online education provider based in the UK that offers online courses, popularly known as MOOCs or Massive Open Online Courses, from top universities and institutions around the world. It is free to join and study the majority of courses on FutureLearn, but you can also buy course upgrades which gives you access additional features such as tests and certificates. Top 6 Suggested courses: Planet Earth: Understanding and Protecting our Environment Tackling Environmental Challenges for a Sustainable Future Environmental Impact Assessment Ecology and wildlife conservation Planet Partners: Tackling the Climate Crisis Together Unleash Your Potential: Sustainable Futures edX edX is a massive open online course (MOOC) provider created by Harvard and MIT. It hosts online university-level courses in a wide range of disciplines to a worldwide student body, including some courses at no charge. Most courses are free, and similar to FutureLearn you can pay extra to have graded assignments/exams and a certificate afterwards. Top 6 suggested courses: Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage Climate Change: Financial Risks and Opportunities Introduction to the Natural Capital Approach Energy Within Environmental Constraints Introduction to Water and Climate Climate Solutions Supply Chain Sustainability School Launched in 2012, the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS) is a free virtual learning platform around sustainability, with the aim to upskill those working within, or aspiring to work within, the built environment sector. SCSS learning covers the three core pillars of Sustainability – Environmental, Social and Economic – looking at key issues ranging from carbon management through to combatting modern slavery. These courses are particularly relevant for those working in public sector procurement or adjacent roles. Top 6 suggested courses: Carbon Reduction, Offsetting and Net Zero Carbon Footprinting & Measurement The Circular Economy Supply Chain Mapping and Modern Slavery Introduction to Social Value Embedding Sustainable Procurement Apolitical Apolitical is a social learning network for government used by over 250,000 public servants globally. It provides access to communities for public servants to connect and exchange ideas and provides online courses designed with the needs of public servants. One of the main topics is ‘climate’. Under this theme, apolitical runs courses to get public servants familiar with climate innovations to help public servants make the best decisions about climate policy. Top 6 suggested e-learning courses: An introduction to Green Growth Communicating climate change Public Servants and Climate Change: Reaching Net Zero Collaborating with Indigenous Communities to Address Climate Change Climate change and mental health Centring Equity in Climate Action Coursera Coursera is an online course provider founded in 2012. It works with Coursera works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, certifications, and degrees in a variety of subjects. Coursera courses last approximately four to twelve weeks, with one to two hours of video lectures a week. These courses provide quizzes, weekly exercises, peer-graded and reviewed assignments, an optional Honors assignment, and sometimes a final project or exam to complete the course. They have many courses on climate change, many of which are free. Suggested e-learning courses: Global warming 1: The Science and Modelling of Climate Change Climate change and human rights From climate science to action Global energy and Climate Policy Climate Change mitigation in developing countries Bending the curve: climate change solutions Global Climate Change policies and analysis En-ROADS En-ROADS provides a climate simulator tool with interactive training materials that has manifested into its own globally renowned and prestigious climate training offering. En-ROADS’ training model is crafted by self-led training materials for a single user, with opportunity to attain an ‘Ambassador’ status once becoming fully qualified, with users obtaining the ability to train others. En-ROADS is a global climate simulator that allows users to explore the impact that dozens of policies — such as electrifying transport, pricing carbon, and improving agricultural practices — have on hundreds of factors like energy prices, temperature, air quality, and sea level rise. The climate simulator tool- En-ROADS- helps people make connections between things they care about and the possibilities available to help ensure a resilient future. Users can quickly see the long-term effects of the global climate policies and actions they imagine.

We represent a group of civil servants from a wide variety of backgrounds. Our mission is to build environmental knowledge and policy capability across the Civil Service. About CSCEN Who we are The Civil Service Climate + Environment Network (CSCEN) brings together 9,000 civil and public servants from 120+ UK government departments and agencies. Our mission is to break down Government silos and build environmental knowledge and policy capability across the Civil Service. The network was established in October 2019 to offer civil servants with an interest in the environment a chance to learn more and network with like-minded colleagues, regardless of grade, experience, or expertise. Our committee of volunteers offers events and resources designed to educate, inspire, and connect our members. We aim to support our members in turning their passion for the environment into an active part of their government career. Our website, CSCEN Online , brings our offering into a single platform, enabling our members to access the opportunities we provide. What we do We work together to tackle the big environmental questions within and beyond government through our regular events and diverse range of multimedia content, open to all civil servants. How does the UK plan to reach net zero? What is the latest scientific evidence and how should it inform the government's environmental agenda? How can we make environmental professions inclusive for all civil servants? How can we ensure that our Civil Service is equipped with sufficient knowledge and skills to succeed in climate policy? Catch up on our Environment deep dive podcasts and Environment 101 videos , or sign up to the network to access our new members space and discover exclusive members-only content. Upcoming events Who can join CSCEN is open to all UK civil servants. This means you can join the Civil Service Climate + Environment Network if you work for: a central government department an executive agency an executive non-departmental public body (NDPB), or one of the three devolved administrations (The Scottish Government, Welsh Government, or Northern Ireland Executive), or their associated executive agencies. You can also read our partnerships policy to check how your information could be shared with external parties. We only share high-level departmental data about membership breakdown, not personal member details. How to connect There are several ways you can get involved with our work. Email us at environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Follow us on LinkedIn @civil-service-environment-network Come along to see us at one of our events

CSCEN Code of Conduct and CSCEN Online operating guidelines Guidance for participating in the Civil Service Climate + Environment Network Activities We want our network to be a place where everyone can gather to socialise and talk with like-minded people in a safe and welcoming environment. In order to make that happen, we have certain rules we ask all members of our community to adhere to. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but no one is entitled to attack others for that opinion. All CSCEN Members are civil servants or public servants and are expected to adhere to the Civil Service Code when engaging with the Network. Governance All users will adhere to the standards for using social and digital media set out below. Individuals are responsible for their own contribution and for appropriately sharing information. CSCEN does not endorse personal views shared by members on this platform. CSCEN takes responsibility for monitoring appropriate use and sharing of information by members. CSCEN reserves the right to close and delete accounts of those who do not use the platform in an acceptable manner. Concerns about content should be addressed to the CSCEN Committee, who will review and remove the content if necessary. Please email environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk Information sharing Information that is shared on the site will be accessible to all site members. The homepage, 'Podcasts' and 'Watch' pages will be open to non-members. No sensitive information will be shared on these pages. Information that is 'Official Sensitive', or highly classified in any other sense, should not be shared on the site. Please feel free to refer to relevant documents, other sites or appropriate videos via links on the various interactive pages of the site. If these links are deemed irrelevant or offensive, CSCEN reserves the right to remove these posts. Where individuals share personal data relating to themselves, they understand that they are sharing this with anyone able to access CSCEN Online. Membership Eligibility and Website Access All civil servants and public servants from the following organisations will be permitted to create an account: a central government department an executive agency an executive non-departmental public body (NDPB) one of the three devolved administrations (Scottish Government, Welsh Government, or Northern Ireland Executive) No other individuals will be able to access any of the membership pages of the website. Members will be manually verified upon sign-up and there will be ongoing verification of all accounts periodically. Membership does not extend to the wider public sector or other organisations which are funded by the government. Standards for using social and digital media You must not post or share anything that would breach the Civil Service Code of Conduct. Apply common sense. Apply the same standards online as offline, whether acting in an official or personal capacity. If in doubt, don’t post it. Be accurate, check the accuracy and sensitivity of what you are posting. It’s permanent - once something is posted online, it is difficult to remove. Take care about commenting on government policies and practices. Be careful before commenting on any political matters. Don’t comment on politically controversial issues. Avoid making any kind of personal attacks or tasteless or offensive remarks. Only disclose and comment on information you are authorised to do so. Don’t disclose anything that could risk the safety and security of others. Don’t infringe the privacy of others. Don’t use social media to air work-related grievances. Harassment and bullying We recognise bullying as behaviour that may be characterised as offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting, and the abuse or misuse of power through means intended to undermine, humiliate, denigrate or injure the recipient. Bullying does not need to be deliberate. Whatever form it takes, bullying is unwarranted and unwelcome and can cause embarrassment, fear, humiliation or distress to an individual or group of individuals. We recognise as harassment any unwelcome verbal or physical behaviour, including sexual advances, when the unwanted conduct has the purpose or effect of either violating another person's dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for that person. The following list provides examples of the types of behaviour which can amount to harassment, although the list is by no means exhaustive: Unwelcome verbal conduct: This may include the making of remarks and comments about appearance, lewd comments, sexual advances, innuendo and banter, the making or repetition of offensive or stereotyped comments, jokes or songs, the making of threats and the making of patronising comments. Unwelcome written or visual interaction: This may include sending unwelcome emails, notes or pictures, and displaying or sending offensive material. Sending emails or messages (with or without attachments) which breach the terms of the Civil Service Code of Conduct. Inappropriate copying of email or messages to parties not seen as relevant to the discussion, as a way of intimidating or inappropriately gaining leverage over other members. CSCEN Online Code of Conduct CSCEN Online provides a members-only forum for members to learn, share and discuss environmental issues of the day. The forum is not intended to be actively moderated. CSCEN does, however, reserve the right to remove any contribution and/or delete any account that does not meet the following rules of conduct. Comments and contributions to forum threads should be relevant to the discussion or forum topic. To better facilitate conversation, site admins may move off-topic threads to another appropriate forum, close threads or delete posts. To maintain quality of discussion, contributions that do not provide a substantive purpose or relevance may be removed. We encourage members to have open and candid discussions and debates. We will not censor members for expressing an opinion within the limits of reasonableness; however, all communication should be civil and polite, with members treating each other with respect and consideration. The site must not be used to post, transmit or provide hyperlinks to materials that are knowingly false and/or defamatory, misleading, inaccurate, abusive, hateful or that encourage conduct that is at odds with the Civil Service Code. Users are encouraged to discuss and share business knowledge and experiences. Email excerpts of any type of length are not allowed to be posted in any section of the site. To protect the privacy of members, members may not include others’ personal information such as names, addresses, phone numbers and emails in any forum area. You may, however, choose to make your own personal information public. Intellectual property: Forums and blogs may not be used to post material that is protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights without the express permission of the owner(s) of said copyright, trademark or other proprietary right. Abusive and harassing behaviour may result in suspension of your ability to post to forums and other member-contributed areas. Freedom of Information (FoI): CSCEN Online is subject to FoI legislation, which means anything members publish on any channel could be called upon and considered for disclosure in an FoI request. Therefore, please exercise caution when using the site. Civil Service Code: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-code/the-civil-service-code

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How we use your data This notice sets out how we will use your personal data, and your rights. The purpose for which we are processing your personal data is to establish and run an online platform for members of the Civil Service Climate + Environment Network (CSCEN). CSCEN is a voluntary network of civil servants who are interested in developing their knowledge and capability in environmental policy. We will use your data to: maintain a list of members of the platform contact members with periodic email marketing, to share our events and news contact members with details about specific events, if they have registered as an event attendee contact members who have signed up to our monthly coffee roulette, to facilitate organising groupings Your data and who has access to it We will ask for your name, work email address, home department and your region when you sign up to CSCEN Online. Only the site owner and site admins will have access to this information, unless you share it on your CSCEN Online public profile. All information you share on your CSCEN Online profile will be visible to other members of CSCEN Online. You can read our partnerships policy to find out what information we share with external partners. We only share high-level departmental data on our membership, not personal member details. If you register for an event which we host, we may need to contact you about last minute changes to the event. If so, the site owner and site admins may use your email address to contact you via our mailbox. This is accessed by the CSCEN Committee, who are all civil servants and will not use your information for any purposes beyond this. If you sign up to coffee roulette, the CSCEN Committee will use your information to collate groupings to facilitate the conversations. Your data will be shared with other members of CSCEN Online who have signed up for coffee roulette, to facilitate contact and organising conversations. How we verify new members We want to make sure CSCEN Online is a safe space for open and frank discussion between civil servants. We therefore verify all requests to join CSCEN Online to ensure our members are using a UK Civil Service email address. This means your email address must have a gov.uk domain or an equivalent that identifies you as an employee of a UK Civil Service organisation. When you sign up to CSCEN Online, you will receive an automated email asking you to confirm your email address. Once you have clicked to confirm your email address, we will approve your request and you will have access to, and be able to post in, the members’ sections of CSCEN Online. You will also be able to register for our events. You will receive an automated email confirming your membership. 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Civil Service Climate + Environment Conference FAQs Mail Conference Home Tickets How do I get a ticket? Registration remains open for virtual attendance only. To register you must be a registered CSCEN member. How much are tickets? All tickets are free. Do I need to sign up for individual sessions? No, we will not be running sign up for individual sessions. By registering for a ticket you will be able to attend any sessions (subject to capacity in person) for the duration of your ticket (i.e. morning, afternoon or all day). Where is my ticket? You will have received your electronic ticket via email from notifications@wixevents.com (you may need to check your junk/spam folders). If you have not received your ticket, please contact us. I have the online link but it’s not working? We’re sorry you’re having access difficulties! Please try using the link on a personal device or, if the problem persists, please email environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk . I have a ticket for attending in London or at a satellite location but can’t make it. Can I watch online? Yes, online tickets are still available until the end of the conference. Please use this link to register and online access will be sent to you: https://www.civilserviceenvironmentnetwork.org/conference-home Speakers and stallholders I want to speak at the conference. How can I get a speaker slot? We are no longer accepting applications to present at the conference. Thank you to all those who applied. I want to hold a stall at the conference. How can I get one? We are not accepting any more applications to be stallholders at present. Thank you to all those who applied. Partners I would like to support the conference, how do I go about doing this? If you would like to partner with us to deliver this conference, please email us at environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk . Volunteers I want to help organise the conference. How can I get involved? Volunteer positions to help in London and at satellite locations have now been filled. If you are still interested then please email us at environment.network@energysecurity.gov.uk . We suggest you also register as an attendee in the meantime as we may not be able to accept any more volunteers. Programme Where can I find the programme? The programme, including a full agenda is available here. General What is a satellite viewing party? A satellite viewing party is where participants gather at a different location to the main conference to watch live broadcasts of conference sessions. This allows people who can't attend the main event in-person to still participate and engage with the content and other attendees. Will the conference be recorded? Most sessions will be recorded and will be made available to CSCEN members after the conference.

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CSCEN Online style guide We’d like CSCEN Online to be a space for thought-provoking, professional discussions between colleagues. You can help with this by taking a moment to check spelling and grammar before you publish on the platform , whether that be an update to your profile, a post or a comment. We’ve also put together a short CSCEN Online Style Guide . Please take a few moments to read this before you publish on the platform - and check back regularly for updates! Spelling Please use UK spelling. For verbs that can end in -ise or-ize, please use the -ise ending. For example: analyse, organisation, utilise. Quotation marks We prefer single quotation marks. If you need to include a quote inside a quote, use single quotation marks first, with double quotation marks inside the initial quote. For example: ‘Scientists have reported a “green glow” around the red planet.’ Frequently used terms Here is our preferred spelling of a few terms and phrases. This list will be regularly updated. the Civil Service civil servants Covid-19 Defra the Fast Stream Fast Streamers Scottish Government Welsh Government For further guidance on publishing on CSCEN Online, please follow the advice in the A to Z Style Guide on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/style-guide/a-to-z-of-gov-uk-style