Sharing natural, financial and knowledge-based resources towards new progress for humankind and innovation opportunities. Brussels, 21 December 2011

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In preparation for Rio +20, this event saw European leaders, sustainability champions and front runners meet to discuss green economy opportunities and the international sustainability agenda. Cooperation and networking featured strongly as solutions. A report of the event is available online.

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The EU blueprint to safeguard Europe’s water: Highlighting the critical issues for the UK. London, 11 January 2012

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The aim of the conference was to raise awareness and brief a wide range of stakeholders on the EU’s blueprint to safeguard Europe’s water process. It focused in particular on a number of the technical issues that have been raised by the process including:  the strategic vision for Europe’s water, water scarcity, research and innovation, ecosystem goods and services, climate change impacts, closer integration of WFD- CAP objectives and water footprinting with a view to scoping the issues that enables responses from participating organisations and individuals. Presentations are available online.

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Innovation in construction. London, 11 January 2012

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The speakers at this event examined the drivers behind the accelerated evolution of the construction industry and looked at the innovative technologies and processes pushing it forward. Presentations and audio recordings are available online.

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Meeting local housing need: what do the housing reforms mean for your area? London, 23 January 2012

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The aim of this conference, organised by the Local Government Association, was to support council leaders and housing portfolio holders in making sense of the housing reforms and what they mean to their area. Presentations are available online.

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Intelligent Energy-Europe: European Info Day. Brussels, 24 January 2012

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This event provided  an update on the European policy for renewable energies and energy efficiency; presented the Intelligent Energy-Europe (IEE) programme and the priorities of its 2012 call for project proposals; presented ongoing IEE projects and the ingredients of their success; outlined how to apply for IEE funding; and offered dedicated workshops for each funding area. Presentations are available online.

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Biodiversity skills. Schneverdingen, Lower Saxony, Germany, 25-27 January 2012

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28 participants from five Northwest European countries came together to test the first version of a training package for local biodiversity. In a three day programme, the participants tested and evaluated the biodiversity training package for planners, which includes lectures, on-site visits, case studies and working groups. All modules will be presented online on the project website for interested parties to use. Integrating biodiversity into local plans and actions offers many opportunities for local sustainable development. As a result of ongoing decentralization, local administrations have increasing responsibilities for the implementation of biodiversity-related policies.

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Flood risk management emergency planning and incident management: How have “lessons learnt” changed what we do? London, 26 January 2012

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The aim of this conference was to take stock of the changes that have taken place in the planning and management of the response to flood incidents in the knowledge of lessons learnt both from actual events and from exercises over recent months.

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Transforming transportation. Washington, DC, 26-27 January 2012

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This conference focused on big ideas to scale up sustainable transport best practices in cities worldwide. In previous years, the event highlighted challenges facing urban transport and key projects that were good examples to emulate. The aim in 2012 was to reflect briefly on past successes and ongoing challenges of implementing sustainable urban transport and development, and then to turn our attention to scaling up for the future. Particular attention was focused on finance from private sources, national government programs and international development agencies. Presentations are available online.

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How to choose appropriate incentives to deploy renewable energy and increase energy efficiency. Washington, DC, 30 January – 2 February 2012

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This workshop, organised by the World Bank, discussed feed-in tariffs (FiTs) for renewable energy, trends and lessons learned in energy efficiency, renewable energy auctions and competitive procurement of energy efficiency. Presentations are available online.

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Waste recycling and localism conference. London, 2 February 2012

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This event provided an opportunity to debate the most pressing issues in waste management, including what the Waste Review, subsequent European and national developments, and the latest practice from the sector could mean for local authorites. Presentations are available online.

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