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How can land advisers incorporate ecosystem services thinking into their everyday practice?
Posted on: 8 January 2014
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This paper argues that new approaches to the valuation, appraisal and management of the natural environment promise to transform the way we manage land and pay for a range of goods and services.
Climate impacts: taking action in the face of uncertainty
Posted on: 8 January 2014
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While uncertainty is an inherent feature of our knowledge about climate, this paper argues that decision makers need to be able to plan for the future while understanding the uncertainty involved.
Building technology trends for 2014
Posted on: 8 January 2014
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Lists five building technology trends to look out for in 2014 including the growth in modular building and the return of the prefab.
National Brand Index, 2013
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The GfK Anholt Nations Brand Index is an annual study amongst 20,000 consumers in 20 panel countries around the world. Respondents score 50 nations, including the UK, on a raft of attributes including some relating to tourism, culture and welcome. The January 2014 issue of VisitBritain’s Foresight publication examines the findings for the UK.
The human city. Sao Paulo, 4-6 June 2013
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The New Cities Summit offers an unparalleled platform for urban leaders, thinkers and innovators to tackle the most pressing challenges as well as the huge opportunities arising in our rapidly changing urban landscape. Videos of the event are available online.
Fracking – Onshore unconventional gas, water and the environment. London, 6 November 2013
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The aim of this meeting was to explore and understand the implications of fracking on water, emissions, and the wider environment. It looked at the adequacy of the evidence base to help inform how regulation and mitigation measures might work in practice over the life cycle of production. Presentations are available online.
EcoCity World Summit. Nantes, 25-27 September 2013
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Based on 5 main themes and 4 challenges, the event considered a roadmap for transition towards a sustainable city. A book of abstracts, recording of sessions and summary of outcomes are available online.
Rethink transport and climate change. Warsaw, 17 November 2013
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Co-organised by the Bridging the Gap (BtG) and the Partnership on Sustainable Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT), the Transport Day is designed to bring together experts and Parties to facilitate discussions on how land transport can play a more visible role in a post-2015 era. Four streams of break-out sessions are: Mitigation Potential of Transport Sector; Policymaking on Sustainable Low Carbon Transport in the Developing World; Ensuring Effective Transport NAMAs; Integrating Adaptation in Transport Policies, and Financing of Sustainable Low Carbon Transport. Presentations are available online together with a summary of conclusions from the breakout sessions.
Decision making in the twilight of uncertainty. Birmingham, 19 November 2013
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The Living with Environmental Change (LWEC) Assembly 2013 aimed to demonstrate different approaches to addressing uncertainty around decision-making and how we can make better use of the evidence we have. Within this theme LWEC also wanted to demonstrate the progress within the partnership, share good practice, network with peers, showcase work and learn about new and existing tools. Presentations are available online together with a recording of the event.
Smart, green and integrated transport. Brussels, 18 December 2013
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The first round of calls under the Smart, Green and Integrated Transport challenge of the new Horizon 2020 Framework Programme will be published at the end of the year. To support the preparation of proposals, the Transport Directorate of the European Commission’s Research and Innovation Directorate-General is organising an Information Day on 18 December 2013from 9 AM till 6 PM in the Charlemagne building, rue de la Loi 170, Brussels. The aim of the day is to inform potential participants in the first round of calls under the Smart, Green and Integrated Transport Challenge of the new Horizon 2020 Framework Programme and to offer some unique opportunities for networking. Presentations are available online.
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