Supporting early careers in the sector
The The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Early Career Professionals Conference 2025 provides an opportunity for early career professionals to network with other water and environmental managers to see what sector looks like for their future.
Binnies early career professionals are participating in two sessions
Climate change, water and women: Impacts in Brazil’s desertification hubs
Giovanna Tiboni presents the topic, which explores the intersection of climate change, water, and gender in Brazil’s semi-arid regions. Focusing on areas known as Desertification Hubs, her work examines how rising temperatures and increasing water scarcity are affecting vulnerable communities. Through surveys and interviews conducted across 16 municipalities, Giovanna found that older women, as well as Black and Indigenous women, are disproportionately affected by heatwaves, food insecurity, and restricted access to water. Her research highlights the importance of inclusive climate adaptation strategies that address social inequalities and support the leadership role of women in managing water at both household and community levels.
From overflow to opportunity: A data-driven approach to SuDS viability across 79 catchments
James Garling and Katie Allsopp’s presentation introduces a SuDS Viability Assessment method applied across 79 CSO catchments in the AWS region, developed by Binnies in collaboration with the @one Alliance. It uses a scalable, semi-automated approach combining geospatial analysis, network modelling, and a custom RAG framework to identify optimal SuDS locations – highlighting how early career professionals can drive innovation while navigating the challenges of cross-sector collaboration and evolving client needs.
More about our speakers
Giovanna Tiboni is a Civil Engineer at Binnies, supporting clients in the delivery of resilient, sustainable water infrastructure. She works across multidisciplinary teams to assess water quality risks, ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term water resilience. Giovanna is passionate about embedding equity and inclusivity into infrastructure planning, drawing on international experience to help deliver people-centred solutions.
James Garling is a SuDS Design Engineer at Binnies, currently seconded into the @one Alliance with Anglian Water to support the delivery of AMP8 Nature-based Solutions. With experience across asset management, flood risk, planning, and CSO reduction, he works closely with clients across the water sector. James is passionate about creating a sustainable water future that balances the needs of people and the planet.
Katie Allsopp is a Flood and Coastal Consultant with four years of experience delivering projects across the UK to improve flood resilience. Her interests lie in natural flood management and GIS. Driven by a commitment to teamwork and ongoing professional growth, she strives to deliver meaningful and lasting impact through her work.
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