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Concentrating solar power: its potential contribution to a sustainable energy future
Posted on: 21 May 2012
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This study by the European Academies Science Advisory Council has examined the current status and development challenges of concentrating solar power, and consequently has evaluated the potential contribution of CSP in Europe and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to 2050, and identified actions that will be required to enable that contribution to be realised. This report summarises the findings of the study and is intended to inform policy-makers in the European institutions, in particular the European Commission and Parliament, and policy-makers at a national level in Europe and the MENA region.
The changing effects on domestic energy expenditure from housing characteristics and the recent rapid energy price movements
Posted on: 21 May 2012
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The RICS has published a report which examines how dwelling types and lifestyles can affect energy expenditure. It reveals that those renting in the private sector pay on average £31 more every year than homeowners and £90 more than tenants living in social housing. Those who own their own property are more likely to effectively insulate and modernise heating facilities than private landlords, and consequentially see a direct impact on their energy use and spend. However, a lack of incentives for private landlords to insulate their rental properties and update heating equipment is thought to result in higher bills for their tenants.
The neighbourhood plan front-runners: Local council involvement. A review and prospects
Posted on: 18 May 2012
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This research, Presented as part of the requirement for an award in Community Engagement and Governance at the University of Gloucestershire,seeks to inform and guide Local Councils (LCs) in relation to formulating NDPs through the experience of NDP Front Runners who were granted £20,000 each as part of a vanguard bidding process to the Department of Communities and Local Government commencing in the spring of 2011.
International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) Ranking statistics
Posted on: 18 May 2012
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This press release presents a summary of the ICCA 2011 Top 20 Rankings for cities and countries.
Local Authority Housing Statistics: 2011/12 – Guidance notes for completion
Posted on: 18 May 2012
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The purpose of this data collection on local authority housing statistics is to provide statistical data to inform and monitor government strategies, policies and business objectives. The data collected through this form are used to respond to parliamentary questions, to inform policy development on housing issues or to evaluate the quality and value for money of public services and public bodies. The data are also used in other statistical products and by other Government Departments. Some of the data provided through this form is used for grant or funding purposes, e.g. data on new affordable housing is used in the Department’s National Statistics on supply of affordable housing and therefore to calculate the New Homes Bonus enhancement.
Handbook for local government leaders: How to make cities more resilient
Posted on: 18 May 2012
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This handbook provides mayors, governors, councillors and other local government leaders with a generic framework for risk reduction and points to good practices and tools that are already being applied in different cities for that purpose. It discusses why building disaster resilience is beneficial; what kind of strategies and actions are required; and how to go about the task. It offers practical guidance to understand and take action on the “Ten Essentials for Making Cities Resilient” as set out in the global campaign “Making Cities Resilient: My City is Getting Ready!”.
Progress and challenges in urban climate adaptation planning: Results of a global survey
Posted on: 18 May 2012
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has published the results of a global conducted in collaboration with ICLEI. The report provides deeper insight into the status of adaptation planning globally, approaches cities around the world are taking, and challenges they are encountering.
3rd Global Forum on Urban Resilience and Adaptation. Bonn, 12-15 May 2012
Posted on: 18 May 2012
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Resilient Cities 2012 is the third global forum for learning, cooperation and networking on all aspects of urban resilience and adaptation to climate change. Presentations and reports are available online.
Roadmap on the Future Research Needs of Tall Buildings
Posted on: 17 May 2012
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This is an initiative led by the CTBUH (Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat), CIB (International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction) and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to identify key research gaps and topics that deserve priority research activities in the field of tall buildings. The intended outcome is a published document that presents an extensive agenda for necessary future tall building research. The primary aim of the Roadmap is to identify and prioritise research within the field of tall buildings, thereby allowing the CTBUH, CIB, UNESCO and their partners to plan future research and seek funding in order to advance the typology in the coming years. The Roadmap’s intended audience will include Intergovernmental Organizations, the United Nations including their agencies and programs, national governments and agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia and research institutes, industry and industry umbrella organizations. In order to achieve these ambitions, the CTBUH is gathering the expert opinions of those involved in the design, construction, planning and research of tall buildings through an on-line survey.
The Housing Report
Posted on: 17 May 2012
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According to leading housing groups, including the National Housing Federation, Shelter and the Chartered Institute of Housing, government is failing to sufficiently tackle the housing crisis. Their report looks at the government’s performance against ten key housing indicators, first published in a previous report in October 2011. This new support suggests that the government is not delivering on five out of ten key housing indicators, namely, affordability of the private rented sector, help with housing costs, homelessness, housing supply and overcrowding.
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