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Planning for economic development
Posted on: 10 February 2014
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The Welsh Government has published guidance on how economic development should be considered in the planning system.
Achieving political decentralization: Lessons from 30 years
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Political parties promising to decentralise power from Whitehall must learn from recent experiences or risk policy failure, according to a new report from the Institute for Government. It argues that attempts to decentralise power, such as police and crime commissioners, elected mayors, city deals and regional assemblies all provide important lessons that have not yet been learned.
Climate action in mega cities
Posted on: 7 February 2014
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The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) has released a report showing that the world’s megacities, roughly defined as cities with a total population of more than 10 million, are fast expanding efforts to curb climate change, such as implementing tough energy efficiency standards for buildings. The report analyses mayoral powers and identifies major trends across sectors and geographies, demonstrating that cities have the power, the expertise, the political will and the resourcefulness to continue to take meaningful climate action.
Sustainable Development 2015: Enhanced multi-stakeholder engagement in the post-Rio+20 and post-2015 processes (SD2015)
Posted on: 7 February 2014
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The Stakeholder Forum has launched a new programme in partnership with CIVICUS, in collaboration with UN DESA and undertaken with the financial assistance of the European Union. The two year SD2015 programme will provide tools and opportunities for all stakeholders to participate in the global deliberations on and around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the wider post-2015 development agenda, through the following five focus areas: raise awareness; increase engagement; empower stakeholders; coordinate advocacy; and strengthen governance.
10 infographics to plan your next event
Posted on: 7 February 2014
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This blog highlights 10 infographics to turbo charge your event.
Choosing indicators for adaptation monitoring and evaluation
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Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) has a critical role in informing and improving adaptation policies and activities. However, the inherent uncertainties of how the climate will change mean it is difficult to define, measure, and assess the achievements of an adaptation programme. Two guidance notes, from a series of three, are available online. Guidance note 1 identifies twelve challenges that make adaptation M&E difficult, and highlights strategies to address each. Guidance note 2 discusses how to identify appropriate indicators, and suggests ways to use indicators thoughtfully and well.
Social innovation and the environment
Posted on: 7 February 2014
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Grassroots innovations which bring both social and environmental improvements are explored in the latest In-depth Report from Science for Environment Policy, published online today. From urban beekeeping in Copenhagen to pedal-powered distribution in Paris and community farming in London, social innovation can help create new jobs, improve social inclusivity and strengthen local economies, whilst delivering benefits for nature, air quality and climate change mitigation, among many other valuable functions. The report presents case studies of social innovation as well as research into frameworks and evaluation methods which can help policymakers understand social innovation and its environmental implications.
BIM and project management
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The author of this article argues that the construction industry is notoriously conservative and slow to change. He adds that many traditional procurement and project delivery formats have not changed in decades. This article relates the use of BIM to the construction industry and offers an overview of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to allow construction managers to understand its potential as an integrated project management tool.
Standard for construction logistics: Managing work related road risk (WRRR)
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The WRRR requirements within this document represent a key step in demonstrating the commitment of construction logistics industry organisations to improving road safety.
Destination Dublin: A collective strategy for growth to 2020
Posted on: 7 February 2014
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A report developed by the Grow Dublin Taskforce, representing tourism and business interests in the city, identifies events, including those with a business, sporting and cultural theme, and business tourism, as two of five sectors that offer the best potential for significant tourism growth in Dublin and the best return on investment. The report, while emphasising that tourism is important to Dublin in terms of revenue and jobs, finds that the capital is underperforming and has slipped behind its main city competitors in Europe.
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