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Addressing obsolescence: Office Market Review 2013
Posted on: 18 April 2013
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This review of the office market from Lambert Smith Hampton also considers means of addressing obsolescence. There is also a link to the industry and logistics market.
Defra policy evidence plans
Posted on: 17 April 2013
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has produced a series of evidence plans for different policy areas which make significant use of formal evidence, including plans for water availability and quality; waste and resources; sustainable economy; sustainable land and farming; landscape and outdoor recreation; flood and coastal erosion risk management; biodiversity and ecosystems; atmosphere and local environment; and climate change. The evidence plans will be used to help ensure the link between evidence and policy development and implementation. The evidence plans set out evidence needs for a 5 year timeframe and will be updated roughly annually to reflect any major changes in evidence needs as a result of changing policy.
The state of natural capital: Towards a framework for measurement and valuation
Posted on: 17 April 2013
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The Natural Capital Committee (NCC), an independent advisory body to Government, has published a report outlining their approach for the better measurement, valuation and management of England’s natural capital. The Report does not aim to be comprehensive, but sets out strategic priorities and corresponding actions to fulfil the NCC’s remit. It also identifies current knowledge gaps, some of which the Committee intends to address in subsequent reports.
Leading the charge: Can Britain develop a global advantage in ultra-low emission vehicles?
Posted on: 17 April 2013
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This report presents a roadmap for how Britain can both win a greater share of the international market and develop domestic demand for ultra-low emission vehicles, and explains how doing so can secure jobs and growth, help achieve environmental targets, and improve the energy grid.
IBTM Middle East Meetings Industry Report 2013
Posted on: 17 April 2013
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This is the seventh Middle East Meetings Industry Research report which provides exhibitors, visitors and all those involved in the meetings industry with valuable information on buying trends and the issues affecting destination choice in particular. This summary of trends focuses on the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa region where research has been undertaken every year since 2007, tracking the significant changes in the characteristics of events including where business is coming from and which regions are most popular for meetings, conferences and events.
Open Britain
Posted on: 17 April 2013
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A new website to inform travellers about disability access at English hotels and attractions has been launched by Tourism for All UK in partnership with VisitEngland. The website will also help business in England reach out to the lucrative accessible tourism market.
2013 Russia, CIS and Georgia Hotel Trends & Opportunities
Posted on: 16 April 2013
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The 2nd edition of this HVS report shows operating results of the main hotel markets, highlights opportunities for owners, operators and investors in the region, and presents a review of payroll trends.
The policy climate
Posted on: 16 April 2013
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India represented 8% of the increase in global energy-related CO2 emissions between 2000 and 2010 according to a report by US based Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). In contrast, China represented a whopping 68% of the increase in global CO2 emissions. The study claims to have analysed the impact of three decades of implementation of various kinds of policies to curb climate change in India, China, Brazil, the EU, and the US. It says that impact of these policies has accelerated despite an impasse in international climate negotiations.
Hamburg- European Green Capital 2011: Final report
Posted on: 16 April 2013
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The City of Hamburg has outlined its experience as European Green Capital (EGC) 2011, detailing its efforts to win the prestigious title as well as the huge amount of activities arranged during the year. The Final Report looks at such initiatives as the city’s Environmental tours and the “Train of Ideas” – an actual train housing an exhibition on environmental issues and urban sustainability that toured 17 European cities. The report also delves into the logistical side of the city’s EGC tenure, such as its communication strategy and the campaigns launched by public enterprises, higher education and scientific institutions.
Infrastructure needs assessment of Scotland
Posted on: 16 April 2013
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In March 2013, RICS held a roundtable comprising a range of Scottish members to establish what Scotland needs to prioritise in order to deliver growth through infrastructure. This aim of this scoping exercise was to provide a detailed analysis of the Scottish Government’s Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP), and more specifically, which programmes and project contained within the plan were most likely to make the greatest economic impact. Register on the RICS website to view the document.
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