Transport Research Arena. Greece, 23-26 April 2012

Posted on: 22 November 2012
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The main theme of this European transport research event, which takes place every two years, is that of sustainable mobility through innovation. It deals extensively with all surface transport modes: road, rail and waterborne and underlines the interlinks between them. Papers from the event are available in an issue Procedia: Social and Behavioural Sciences.

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The Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment (ACSEE) 2012. Osaka, 3-6 May 2012

Posted on: 22 November 2012
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It is now recognized that the concept of sustainability is applicable to all areas of human society, for example in terms of social/economic justice, responsible business practice, issues such as poverty, hunger, education, health care and access to markets should be a part of the evolution of any comprehensive sustainability paradigm as we work towards a sustainable future. Proceedings from the event are available online.

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Way of life: Socio-economic and cultural context. Bangkok, 16-18 July 2012

Posted on: 22 November 2012
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This is the third ASEAN Conference on Environment-Behaviour Studies which aims to publicise more behavioural studies  involving Asian communities living in both ASEAN and non-ASEAN countries. Papers from the event are available in an issue of Procedia: Social and Behavioural Sciences.

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15th meeting of the EURO Working Group on Transportation. Paris, 10-12 September 2012

Posted on: 21 November 2012
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This event provided an opportunity to share research results in analysing, monitoring, modelling, forecasting and decision aiding in transportation and logistics systems. Themes included: Planning and economics; Transport operation; Traffic analysis and management; Traffic simulation on a network; Behaviour and eco-driving. Papers from the event are available in an issue of Procedia: Social and Behavioural Sciences.

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Sustainability of road infrastructures. Rome, 29-31 October 2012

Posted on: 21 November 2012
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The 5th International SIIV Congress aimed to contribute to progress in the roads, railways and airports construction sciences and technologies, as well as provide a specialist forum for the exchange of recent developments and research results. Papers from the event are available in an issue of Procedia: Social and Behavioural Sciences.

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5th Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Reduction. Yogyakarta, Java, 22-25 October 2012

Posted on: 20 November 2012
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The Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) is a biennial conference organized in different Asian countries since 2005. The event represents a unique opportunity for Ministers in charge of disaster management from the region and key stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA), a global blueprint for disaster risk reduction 2005-2015, which was adopted by 168 UN Member States in the World Conference on Disaster Reduction in Kobe, Japan in 2005. The conference also serves as a forum to exchange experiences on successful practices and innovative approaches in implementing HFA’s five priorities for action at the national and local levels. The event also provided an opportunity to debate and plan for a successor agreement to the Hyogo Framework for Action. Background documents are available online.

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Delivering good homes: Defining, planning, designing, managing and financing. London, 25 October 2012

Posted on: 20 November 2012
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The conference took participants through the process of achieving good homes. Presentations were given on why building performance in new homes matters, including for energy performance and health and well being and how to deliver this with innovation and quality assurance processes. Other topics covered include housing and community management; management plans for the Bicester Eco town; and new financing models and solutions for good homes. Presentations are available online.

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Cities and regions explore smart grids and smart solutions. Freiburg, Germany, 25-26 October 2012

Posted on: 20 November 2012
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At the Local Renewables 2012 Conference policy makers, technicians, energy suppliers, city strategy developers and researchers explored the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and energy storage in smart grids, thus getting maximum benefit from renewable resources. Presentations are available online.

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Renewable energy and biodiversity impacts. Cardiff, 7-8 November 2012

Posted on: 20 November 2012
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Considers how the siting, design and operation of renewable energy developments can conflict with biodiversity conservation objectives. Presentations are available online.

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UK Passivhaus Conference 2012. Nottingham, 7-8 November 2012

Posted on: 20 November 2012
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This conference exists to spread learning between those who are interested in the field of low energy building design in the UK. The first day covered policy, regulations and projects, while the second day included technical workshops and seminars covering costs, procurement, design, supply chain and other relevant issues. Presentations are available online.

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