Towards sustainable mobility in European cities: Insights and issues for policy makers and researchers. Bratislava. 21-22 March 2013

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More than 66 professionals from 16 European countries discussed in Bratislava the trends, barriers and approaches for sustainable mobility in European cities. The experts agreed that it is necessary to focus on clever combinations of technological and infrastructural solutions with measures to stimulate changes on the demand side. In a nutshell, sustainable urban mobility in the future has to opt for clean technologies, smart infrastructures and to favour the change of modal split towards more walking, cycling and public transport. Presentations are available online. Register to view the documentation.

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London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Review

Posted on: 19 April 2013
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In its Post-Games review, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee urged ministers to ensure lessons were learned and shared. The Committee argues that the event had demonstrated that it was ‘possible for government departments to work together and with other bodies effectively to deliver complex programmes’. Among the factors the committee singled out as contributing to the success were detailed planning, continuity of senior staff and strict project and risk management. Creating specific bodies with clearly defined goals, such as the Olympic Delivery Authority and the London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games was also good practice.

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Travel Trends, 2012

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Travel Trends is an annual report published by the Office for National Statistics. It provides estimates and profiles of travel and tourism visits (those of less than 12 months’ duration) and associated earnings and expenditure between the UK and the rest of the world.

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State of Women in Cities 2012-2013: Gender and the prosperity of cities

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With women projected to comprise a majority of the world’s urban dwellers and head increasing numbers of households, gender equality in employment, housing, health and education is vital to ensure the prosperity of the cities of the future, according to a new United Nations study. The report, produced by UN-Habitat, examines the gender dimensions of the defining characteristics of a prosperous city: productivity, infrastructure development, quality of life, equity and social inclusion and environmental sustainability. It provides a conceptual framework for understanding the relationship between gender and prosperity and also reviews policies and institutional framework relevant for mainstreaming gender concerns in cities.

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National adaptation planning: Lessons from OECD countries

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Since the first OECD country published its national adaptation strategy in 2005, there has been a marked increase in national planning for climate change adaptation. This paper provides an overview of national adaptation planning activity across OECD countries and identifies some of the emerging lessons that have been learnt from their experiences.

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Dealing with difficult demolition wastes

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This new BRE guide gives practical guidance on waste management routes and how to improve reuse, recycling and recovery of difficult demolition wastes. Price £40

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West African agriculture and climate change

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This new book provides a framework of up-to-date scientific information on agro-ecosystems both at regional and country specific level. A collaboration between the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD), and the CGIAR Research Programme on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), the book provides climate data and analysis on 11 of the 16 countries which make up West Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

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Achieving energy efficiency through behaviour change: what does it take?

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This report from the European Environment Agency provides a review of available literature on measures targeting consumer behaviour in order to achieve energy savings. It focuses on: Energy efficiency measures and behaviour change; structural factors – such as the impact of liberalisation and the energy mix and energy tariff structures; the rebound effect.

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BIM4SMEs

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BIM4SMEs is a working group made up of individuals from SME organisations that have a passion for BIM and desire to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their understanding and engagement of the BIM process. Its primary and only focus its to support the SME community in its understanding and use of BIM, whether they be consultants, contractors, specialists, suppliers or manufacturers.

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Neighbourhood planning: The rural frontrunners: research and case studies

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This report presents a series of case studies that communities considering neighbourhood planning can consult as they develop their own neighbourhood plans and development orders. It has a particular focus on rural planning issues and is based upon research into the progress made by, and lessons being learnt from, the rural neighbourhood planning frontrunners.

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