Professional Bodies & Journals

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	The following professional bodies are of particular relevance to Geography. Association for Geographic Information British Cartographic Society Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment Natural Environmental Research Council Public Sector Vacancies & Careers Royal Geographical Society with IBG Royal Institute of Navigation Royal Meteorological Society Royal Town Planning Institute Transport Planning Society Society of Cartographers Association of American Geographers British Trust for Conservation Volunteers Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management A good source of information on professional bodies and the qualifications needed for the occupations they represent is British Qualifications (a copy of which is in the Careers Information Room). This lists associations according to their occupational field, e.g. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, etc. They often have regional representatives who give advice to potential or new entrants. Continue