Bangladesh’s National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA): an evaluation of the “Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change through Coastal Afforestation in Bangladesh” Project (coastal afforestation/NAPA project)climate

Posted on: 24 September 2013
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Coastal zones are the highest priority sector in Bangladesh’s National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA) due to the importance of the economic resources being affected; the urgency, severity and certainty of severe climate change impacts, and because coastal areas comprise 32% of the country’s land space, with over 35 million people (1/4 of the population) living just 1m above sea level. In this paper Josephine Zappia investigates communitiy based adaptation in coastal Bangladesh.

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Fourth meeting of the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction (EFDRR). Oslo, 23-25 September 2013

Posted on: 24 September 2013
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The European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction (EFDRR) is intended to serve as the forum for exchanging information and knowledge, coordinating efforts throughout the Europe region and for providing advocacy for effective action to reduce disasters. It also addresses contemporary issues of importance needed to promote a good political climate for implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA). The purpose of this meeting was to facilitate discussion, exchanges and synergies towards disaster risk reduction activities in Europe and to provide inputs from European HFA Focal Points to the Post-HFA consultations. Presentations are available online.

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Knowledge Gateway for Women’s Economic Empowerment

Posted on: 24 September 2013
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UN Women and the Government of Canada have launched an online platform de­signed to advance women’s economic empowerment. This innovative platform will connect partners from the private sector, civil society, governments and international organizations with women and girls everywhere. It will provide women and girls with an opportunity to learn new skills, share their knowledge and voice their opinions so that they can take charge of their own economic future.

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Business rates: the case for reform

Posted on: 23 September 2013
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Reforming business rates would be the single most important step towards reviving high streets and boosting retail jobs across the country, according to a new report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC is working closely with stakeholders to investigate appropriate reforms, which would be hugely beneficial to local communities and the wider UK economy.

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Financing disaster risk reduction: a 20 year story of international aid

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The international financing of disaster risk reduction (DR), representing the international community’s support to national governments in their efforts to protect development gains from disasters, is coming under increasing scrutiny. This report examines the record of the international community to date, investigating the priorities in financing of DRR, and asking questions of both the equity and adequacy of past efforts. Beyond this it points to the future of a more rational, targeted investment in risk reduction.

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The case for a property speculation tax

Posted on: 23 September 2013
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The Smith Institute has published a new report warning that overseas buyers are pushing up demand and house prices in London. The paper provides a timely and thought provoking analysis of the case for a Property Speculation Tax (PST) as a possible instrument to tackle the emerging housing boom in London and other property hotspots.

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Evaluating the extent of rough sleeping

Posted on: 23 September 2013
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The Department for Communities and Local Government has published guidance to help local authorities and local agencies evaluate the extent of rough sleeping in their area.

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Eco-innovation: EU regions spearhead moves towards the green economy

Posted on: 23 September 2013
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The Autumn 2013 edition of Panorama magazine is now online. The centrepiece is a feature on how EU regions are leading the way in the realm of eco-innovation. The EU’s Structural and Investment Funds are promoting smart, sustainable growth through green, energy-efficient projects profiled in this article. Elsewhere in this issue you can find an overview of Macro-regional strategies helping coordinate projects in the Danube and Baltic regions, an update on the EU Structural Funds’ work in disaster relief, and an explanation of the ex post evaluation process for the 2007-2013 period. You will also find the usual selection of news items and featured projects from across the EU.

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Putting BIM into practice

Posted on: 23 September 2013
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Implementing BIM goes beyond technology change, requiring design processes and roles to be rewritten. This article charts the experiences of a practice using BIM on a healthcare project.

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Social media marketing for global destinations in the meetings and conventions industry

Posted on: 20 September 2013
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Marketing Challenges International has released a white paper that outlines the social media marketing landscape for global destinations in the meetings and conventions industry. Digital and social media are now complementing and, in some cases, replacing traditional marketing strategies due to cost-effectiveness, expansive reach, and the ability to target specific audiences based on preference.

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