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Mauritius: National Climate Change Adaptation Policy Framework
Posted on: 6 August 2013
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The National Climate Change Adaptation Policy Framework (NCCAPF) highlights the importance of adaptation to Mauritius, forecasting that half of the islands’ beaches could disappear by the middle of the century. Such an event would be disastrous for both coastal ecosystems and for the economic prosperity of the island, which relies heavily on tourism. The NCCAPF also suggests that water scarcity is likely to increase, predicting a 13% reduction in island water resources by 2050.
Cities Today
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Cities Today is the leading magazine on sustainable development of cities. PFD launched the magazine as United Cities in 2010 at the Third UCLG World Congress of Mayors and Local Governments in Mexico City and at the Mayors’ World Summit on Climate. Having worked on publications focusing on urban development for the World Bank, UN-HABITAT, the Inter-American Development Bank and the Asian Development Bank, PFD’s editorial team saw the opportunity to launch the first global publication dedicated to city leaders. Bringing together the experience of the multilateral sector with that of the private sector and the local governments themselves, the magazine focuses on the challenges and solutions for city leaders and local governments. Analysis, case studies and features cover transport, energy, construction, public safety, infrastructure, planning, finance, and the use of Information and Communication Technology in urban development and management. The magazine was rebranded as Cities Today in 2012 to reflect that the magazine was being produced with a new and diverse editorial board that includes not only members of UCLG but also all of the key intergovernmental agencies and city associations active in urban development.
Asia Construction Outlook 2013
Posted on: 5 August 2013
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This paper provides an overview of the construction market in Asia midway through 2013. It reviews industry activity levels in 2012 and provides near and longer term forecasts for construction activity by region, country and city. The findings are based on analysis of sector statistics combined with the results of an in-house market sentiment survey.
Green Lease Toolkit
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The Better Building Partnership (BBP), a collaboration of seventeen of the leading commercial property owners in the UK, has updated its guidance on the use of green leases for commercial property. This guidance are non-prescriptive, helping owners and occupiers to agree carbon, energy, waste and water reduction strategies which best fit with the circumstances of individual properties. With the help of this Toolkit it is possible for any owner or occupier to positively engage in developing practical ways to effect significant positive change, ultimately accelerating the process of making the UK’s existing commercial properties more sustainable.
Study into the operation of Planning Committees in Wales
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The RTPI commissioned Fortismere Associates with Arup to undertake research into the operation of planning committees in Wales. This research has been undertaken to provide evidence on the efficiency and effectiveness of planning committees and to make recommendations for change in a report to Welsh Ministers.
Offshore wind industrial strategy: business and government action
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This report sets out the actions that government and industry will take to promote innovation and investment in the UK offshore wind sector.
Planning practice guidance for renewable energy
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The guidance addresses genuine issues some communities have when it comes to developments such as onshore wind and solar farms, and ensures environmental considerations like landscape and heritage are given proper weight when determining applications.
Updated national waste planning policy: Planning for sustainable waste management
Posted on: 5 August 2013
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This consultation seeks views and comments on the draft of updated national waste planning policy for England, Planning for sustainable waste management.
Closing the gap between design and as-built performance – New homes – Interim progress report
Posted on: 5 August 2013
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The Zero Carbon Hub has published an interim report looking at how to close the performance gap in new homes. The report is based on a continuing collaborative industry project led by the hub. It involves 140 industry experts across 90 companies, who are participating in the executive committee, steering group and working groups. The initial report highlights issues that could influence the gap between intended (as-designed) and as-built performance, and some early findings.
Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery in new homes: VIAQ final report
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The government needs to step in to help ensure good performance of mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) systems in homes, a task group led by Zero Carbon Hub has concluded. The hub’s ventilation and indoor air quality (VIAQ) task group says concerted government-led action is needed to develop and promote good practice and ensure public health and safety, with new research informing future Building Regulation requirements.
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