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Trading places: Unlocking export opportunities through better air links to new markets
Posted on: 3 May 2013
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The CBI is calling on the interim report of the International Airports Commission to support a thriving aviation network by proposing urgent investment in the poor road and rail links to the UK’s international airports, as well as taking action on hub capacity.
Collaborative research for a changing climate
Posted on: 3 May 2013
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The Adaptation and Resilience to a Changing Climate Coordination Network (ARCC CN) has published a report based on the experiences of six ARCC projects. The study investigates how good collaboration between all partners contributes to better research outcomes. This report offers recommendations and a guide to good practice for those delivering, coordinating or commissioning stakeholder-engaged research projects.
Climate adaptation research in a larger Europe: an analysis at national scale
Posted on: 3 May 2013
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INFOBASE is an online database resource containing information about climate and climate adaptation research projects in countries and regions of Europe. While it only includes projects that concluded after 2005, by 2014 it will have a decade’s worth of climate research project information. A preliminary report on the INFOBASE contents (to December 2013) has just been released, and a more complete report will follow in 2014. Analysis of its contents will provide a better understanding of how climate adaptation research has evolved over the last decade.
Roadmapping workshop for construction research & innovation in the transport sector. London, 17 April 2013
Posted on: 3 May 2013
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The National Platform for Construction, via the MBE KTN and Transport KTN, convened a workshop that brought together construction professionals, academia and the wider supply chain to produce a roadmap for research and innovation in the UK transport sector. The workshop formed part of UK engagement with a new European Construction Technology Platform (ECTP) initiative “reFINE” (Research for Future Infrastructure Networks in Europe), with the view to provide UK input into the reFINE roadmap that aims to shape calls in the forthcoming Horizon 2020 research fund in 2014.
Private rented and empty homes conference. London, 29 April 2013
Posted on: 3 May 2013
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Building on Sir Adrian Montague’s report on institutional investment in the private rented sector, this conference considered the opportunities for large-scale development of the private rented sector and the opportunities for local authorities. Workshops covered topics such as energy efficiency in the private rented sector, discharging homelessness duty, and effective action to tackle criminal landlords. Presentations are available online.
Airport capacity in London
Posted on: 2 May 2013
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The London Assembly Transport Committee has published the findings of an investigation involving airlines, environmentalists, business leaders and other aviation experts. The report, which feeds into the debate on need for a hub airport, suggests existing airport capacity in London, including at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, could be used more effectively.
Growing up renting: A childhood spent in private rented homes
Posted on: 2 May 2013
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A new report from Shelter argues that families with children are bearing the brunt of the insecure tenancies, high rents, and constant moves that are standard in today’s private rental market.
Scottish planning policy consultation documents
Posted on: 2 May 2013
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The Scottish Government has published third National Planning Framework (NPF3) and draft Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) which are designed to influence development plans across Scotland and guide future planning decisions on a range of sectors including transport, energy and infrastructure. The National Planning Framework (NPF) provides a framework for the spatial development of Scotland. The third NPF (NPF3) will set out the Government’s development priorities over the next 20-30 years. The Main Issues Report sets out the Government’s preferred option as well as reasonable alternatives. The consultation paper seeks the public’s views. The purpose of the SPP is to set out national planning policies which reflect Scottish Ministers’ priorities for the development and use of land. It directly relates to: the preparation of development plans; the design of development, from initial concept through to delivery; and the determination of planning applications and appeals. A Strategic Environmental Assessment Environment Report has also been published covering both documents. Comments are requested by 23 July 2013.
Reforms for a cleaner, healthier environment in China
Posted on: 2 May 2013
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The Chinese government has set itself renewed environmental targets in the 12th Five Year Plan, and this OECD working paper examines how these and related goals can be achieved in a cost-effective manner. It first provides an overview of environmental trends and challenges, analyses their costs and recent policy responses. Market-based reforms to encourage energy and water conservation as well as how pollution pricing can be used more effectively are then examined. The complementary role of stronger standards and better enforcement are discussed before the paper concludes with a summary of policy recommendations.
Road haulage charges and taxes
Posted on: 2 May 2013
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This paper updates the database on heavy goods vehicle charges and taxes in Europe, with figures for 2012 on taxes and charges on vehicles, fuel and road use, including relevant information on rebates and exemptions. A short analysis of the level of charges and expected future developments is included. Data are collected for nearly 30 countries. A brief discussion of similar taxes and charges in the United States, Canada and Australia is included as well.
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