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Berlin Conference on the Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change: Evidence for sustainable development. Berlin, 5-6 October 2012
Posted on: 1 November 2012
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This is the 11th conference in the series of European Conferences on the Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change. The conference covered two issues: How can the research process be organised to develop evidence that is considered relevant and timely in the political process to meet the challenges of sustainable development? How can the policy-science interface be organised in a way that such scientific evidence is taken into consideration? Presentations are available online.
How London 2012 will change UK transport. London, 26 October 2012
Posted on: 1 November 2012
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Webcasts are available on this event, including the following topics: Physical transport legacy; Regeneration for the future; National rail during the Games; London Underground and London Rail during the Games; Keeping London and the other venue cities moving; Rio 2016; Transport planning for mega events; Managing an integrated programme.
Mobility for poor: Improving informal transport. New Delhi, 3-5 October 2012
Posted on: 1 November 2012
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The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in partnership with UN-Habitat organised a workshop in order to create a holistic understanding of informal transport systems and to facilitate knowledge/experience sharing on challenges and solutions for improving informal modes of transport like cycle rickshaws, shared autos, mini buses, etc. A note is available setting out the objectives of the workshop.
Crossroads of Europe: Cultural and religious routes. Pavia, Italy, 6-10 June 2012
Posted on: 30 October 2012
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This annual event highlighting places and routes in Europe associated with a coming together of different cultures. The aim is to promote cooperation and exchange, and to raise awareness of the potential for a new kind of tourism. This first year, the focus is on cultural and religious routes. Presentations are available online.
Planning Advisory Service presentations
Posted on: 25 October 2012
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The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) held eight officer events around the country and one councillor event, on planning reform and in particular the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) during summer 2012. The PAS has collated all the presentations from each of these useful events, along with a brief overview.
Annual Hotel Conference 2012. Manchester, 3-4 October 2012
Posted on: 23 October 2012
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Presentations from the Annual Hotel Conference are available online, including: how the Olympics and Paralympics have made Government take the hospitality industry in the UK more seriously; an overview of the UK’s hotel performance; and spas.
Cities for Life Summit. Hyderabad, India, 15-16 October 2012
Posted on: 23 October 2012
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This event brought together more than 500 participants, including about 150 city representatives from 45 countries, 60 city and sub-national leaders (governors, mayors, deputy mayors, and commissioners), as well as delegates from UN agencies, science, business, national, and international organizations with an aim to foster and unite local action for biodiversity. Presentations are available online.
European Green Commerce Conference. Brussels, 19 September 2012
Posted on: 16 October 2012
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This event provided an opportunity to discuss the outcomes from the EU-funded project Green Commerce. The objective of this project was to: involve small businesses in the fight against climate change; promote environmental responsibility in the retail sector; reduce energy use and waste by simple techniques; and stimulate innovation in environment issues with examples of good practice. Presentations are available online.
Living with our buildings and infrastructure: adapting for the future. Birmingham, 18-19 September 2012
Posted on: 16 October 2012
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The Adaptation and Resilience in a Changing Climate – Coordination Network (ARCC CN) brings together researchers and stakeholders involved in climate change adaptation in the built environment and infrastructure sectors. 18 EPSRC-funded projects provide the focus, with research looking at adaptation and resilience in buildings, transport networks, water resources and energy systems. Working through coordinated activities and with the research and end-user communities, the ARCC CN provides evidence to enable the design of more resilient urban systems. This event was held to: showcase scientific advances from the ARCC CN projects and related research and highlight implications for end-users; place ARCC CN outputs in the context of wider policy and practice requirements; allow extensive networking opportunities for researchers and end-users. Presentations are available online, together with a brochure which summarises research findings and outputs to date from projects within the ARCC CN and highlights the implications for end users.
Integrative risk management in a changing world – Pathways to a resilient society. Davos, Switzerland, 26-30 August 2012
Posted on: 15 October 2012
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The 4th International Disaster and Risk Conference provided an opportunity to discuss new findings and exchange experiences about the broad spectrum of risks societies are facing today in 11 plenary sessions and 69 parallel and special sessions, and 11 workshops. Material from the conference can be found online, including a short summary of the talks, the presentation slides given as well as the video recorded Keynote Presentations. A collection of the short and extended abstracts can also be found.
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