Achieving excellence: Raising the bar in HR. Prince Edward Island, Canada, 14-16 November 2011

Posted on: 16 November 2011
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The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council organised this HR event for the tourism and hospitality sectors. HR and business experts shared their perspectives and ideas, with a focus on the connection between education and industry, compensation, succession planning, seasonal workforce, social media and the integration of new Canadians and temporary foreign workers in the workplace.

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Whole life carbon in construction. London, 15 November 2011

Posted on: 15 November 2011
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This event considered the latest developments in whole life carbon in construction. Key topics include embodied carbon, supply chain carbon, renewable materials and low carbon construction. As well as the latest developments, the conference looked at examples of how whole life carbon is being addressed in the construction sector and what organisations need to be working towards. Presentations are available online.

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Local action for a sustainable Scotland. Edinburgh, 10 November 2011

Posted on: 10 November 2011
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The conference aimed to explore and profile a range of partnerships and practical activities that are contributing to the transition towards a low carbon, sustainable Scotland. A series of eight quick-fire presentations provided delegates with headline information on action that demonstrates integrated approaches. Presentations and videos are available online.

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Disaster risk: Integrating science and practice. Beijing, 31 October – 2 November 2011

Posted on: 2 November 2011
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The Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) Conference 2011 brought together over 300 experts, political figures, and other stakeholders from some 40 countries and regions. The conference aimed to advance new comprehensive approaches to natural hazards research and disaster risk reduction that investigate the root causes of disasters and incorporate input from scientists, decision-makers, and the public. Sessions revolve around three main topics: characterisation of hazards, vulnerability and risk; understanding decision-making in complex and changing risk contexts; and reducing risk and curbing losses through knowledge-based actions. An abstracts of papers is available online.

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World Sustainable Building Conference. Helsinki, 18-21 October 2011

Posted on: 21 October 2011
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This conference addresses new opportunities for improving quality of life, mitigating effects of climate change and making new business. 51 Scientific Sessions and 10 Special Forums covering all the themes of the conference. A large number of presentations, a conference report and videos of the event are available online.

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4th Nordic Passive House Conference. Helsinki, 17-19 October 2011

Posted on: 19 October 2011
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The aim of the Nordic Passive House conference series is to share knowledge and find new solutions for very low-energy and nearly zero-energy houses. The conferences gather along North-European building professionals increasing the awareness and acceptance of very low-energy houses in construction market. The 4th Nordic Passive House Conference is connected to World Sustainable Building Conference SB11 arranged from 18th to 21st October 2011. Presentations are available online.

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Low carbon cities, resilience and social justice. Birmingham, 17 October 2011

Posted on: 17 October 2011
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This workshop was aimed at providing a space for presenting and discussing recent research on the relationships between low carbon urbanism, resilience, vulnerability and social justice. We invited a number of key researchers in the field in order to establish which thematic areas have received insufficient attention until now, and how we might go about in covering them. A particular emphasis was placed on the development of aReader on Low Carbon and Resilient Cities as well as future research funding proposals in this domain. A report and presentations are available online.

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Aqua alta: Exhibition and conference on climate impact and hydraulic engineering. Hamburg, 11-13 October 2011

Posted on: 13 October 2011
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This event is described as the only exhibition and conference event worldwide dedicated to expert exchanges in matters of climate change and protective measures and the impact of climate change on flood protection and disaster management. It provides a forum for politicians, business experts, academics and experts to discuss the latest developments and strategies in a whole range of issues linked to climate change. Abstracts are available online.

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Why tall? Green safety and humanity. Seoul, 10-12 October 2011

Posted on: 12 October 2011
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The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) 2011 World Conference aimed to shed new light on the meaning and value of tall buildings in the modern society from the perspectives of green, safety, and humanity. Proceedings of the event are available online, including 200 papers.

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Resilience in urban design: 4th International Urban Design Conference. Gold Coast, Australia, 21-23 September 2011

Posted on: 23 September 2011
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This event provided an opportunity to reinforce and highlight resilient solutions for city-wide planning, design and infrastructure in order to successfully address emerging challenges brought about by climate change, peak oil crisis, population growth, social disengagement, technological disparity, rising pollution and waste, demands on food production, rising carbon emissions, and diminishing habitat and biodiversity. A 350-page book of proceedings is available online.

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