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Outdoor recreation futures: towards a new research agenda. Leeds, 24 January 2014
Posted on: 7 May 2014
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The overall aim of this seminar, held by the Outdoor Recreation Network, was to look at the Network’s future role in relation to research by: providing a forum for academics, policy makers and practitioners to debate and discuss a new research agenda for outdoor recreation research; developing a shared understanding of research and evidence needs and priorities for the sector; and identifying tangible ways of achieving better join up between academics, policy makers and practitioners. Presentations are available online together with a report of proceedings which can be viewed here.
Sustainable transport and just cities. Medellin, 7 April 2014
Posted on: 7 May 2014
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During the World Urban Forum (WUF 7), the SLoCaT Partnership on Sustainable Transport (SLoCaT) and UN-HABITAT co-organised this event to raise the awareness of WUF 7 partners on the critical role that sustainable, low carbon transport has to play in realising equitable and just cities that are also environmentally sustainable. The objective of the event were to demonstrate the importance of sustainable transport for making cities more socially and economically equitable, and contribute towards the development of a SLoCaT collaborative work program on sustainable transport and poverty alleviation. Presentations are available online.
Fostering urban sustainable development: Potentials and challenges for national and European policy. Brussels, 28 January 2014
Posted on: 16 April 2014
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The 10th European Sustainable Development Network Workshop facilitated an international exchange on overarching strategic policy initiatives on urban sustainable development at the UN, EU, Member State and sub-national level, covering environmental issues, regional development, economic and social policy fields. Accordingly, the workshop aimed to foster the exchange between experts to intensify co-operations and alliances between EU, national and local policies for urban SD. Workshop documentation is available online, including the final agenda, the discussion paper, participant list, the slides of those keynoters who used PowerPoint, and the workshop report.
Biodiversity offsetting: From theory to practice. Birmingham, 18 March 2014
Posted on: 14 April 2014
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This conference explored the lessons learnt from recent biodiversity offsetting experiences here and abroad and look at how, as practising ecologists and environmental managers, we can support delivery of a biodiversity offsetting approach to manage the risks and truly deliver benefit for biodiversity. Presentations are available online.
Corruption in Construction Seminar. London, 18 March 2014
Posted on: 9 April 2014
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The aim of the seminar, organized by the Construction Industry Council, was to explore the nature of corruption in the construction industry and how to go about protecting construction businesses against it. The relevance of corruption to the construction industry was illustrated by a recent European Commission report that singled out “Urban Development and Construction”, along with “Healthcare” as specifically vulnerable sectors across the EU. CIOB surveys, carried out in 2006 and 2013, show that approximately half of its members believe that corruption is common within the UK construction industry. Presentations are available online.
Planning for healthy homes and communities: delivering healthy outcomes from new development. London, 11 March 2014
Posted on: 4 April 2014
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The seminar aimed to provide the building blocks for attendees on integrating health into new development. The range of issues facing each local authority area is different, and the seminar will highlight a number of issues and examine how to address them in planning sustainable new developments. Presentations are available online.
TCPA Round Table on the London Plan Draft Further Alterations. London, 7 March 2014
Posted on: 4 April 2014
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The roundtable provided an opportunity for the TCPA to engage its members and practitioners working in and around Greater London and hear their views on revisions to this important strategic planning document, and help inform TCPA’s response and involvement in the process. The roundtable also introduced and highlighted the link to the Mayor’s Draft Housing Strategy and the funding prospectus which invites bids to increase the supply of much needed new homes in London. Presentations are available online.
The digilution of travel. London, 18 March 2014
Posted on: 3 April 2014
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This event, organized by the Travel Technology Initiative, considered how to capitalise on the digital travel revolution, now and into the future. Presentations are available online.
ICE Tall Buildings Conference 2014. London, 18 March 2014
Posted on: 3 April 2014
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This conference brought together leading tall building owners, developers, engineers and planners to showcase the latest innovations in R&D and technology, and examine their practical field application on high risk, high profile flagship tall engineering projects. Presentations from the day are available by sending an email to the Events Team at events@ice.org.uk
Design Skills Symposium. Glasgow, 20-21 March 2014
Posted on: 3 April 2014
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Architecture and Design Scotland is Scotland’s champion of good architecture and sustainable places. The Design Skills Symposium aimed at discovering transferrable lessons from the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Presentations are available online.
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