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Community-based adaptation to climate change empowers coastal communities
Posted on: 11 November 2014
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In this video, produced by the Asian Development Bank and WorldFish, community members and leaders in the coastal districts of Atauro and Batugade in Timor-Leste learn how to protect their livelihoods against climate change by using community-based adaptation processes.
Making better decisions for places
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Policy-makers need to adopt a new approach to decision-making in order to respond to major challenges such as housing, transport and economic growth, according to a new report published by the Royal Town Planning Institute.
London Crane Survey: Winter 2014
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The total volume of London office space under construction has fallen to a three-year low as completions reach a ten-year high, according to the latest Crane Survey from Deloitte Real Estate. The volume of new space started has almost doubled since the last survey, driven by a number of significant new schemes in the City.
Increasing the UK’s long-term aviation capacity
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The Airports Commission has published for consultation its assessment of proposals for additional runway capacity at Gatwick and Heathrow airports. The consultation presents the commission’s analysis of the proposals shortlisted by the commission last year: two for expansion at Heathrow Airport and one proposal at Gatwick Airport. It invites public comment on the commission’s detailed consideration of each proposal. This includes analysis of the cost of each proposal, the effect on communities of noise, property loss and construction, and the economic benefits and environmental impacts. Comments are requested by 3 February 2015.
Ideas for change: Community-led self-help housing
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A new era of housing organisations are coming up from the streets, taking over empty properties and helping re-build communities. This article explains this trend, illustrated with case studies.
Skills to build
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KPMG, in association with London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), have launched a report which analyses the skills gap in relation to the construction pipeline between 2014-2017. The report provides a detailed insight into the skills gap and the training shortage, and makes recommendations for policy makers, employers and training bodies to help drive change in the industry.
Hong Kong, Macau, China and Taiwan update: 3rd quarter 2014
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While declines in inbound tourism in mainland China abated, mainland Chinese outbound tourism to Hong Kong and Macau slowed.
In Focus. Muscat: slowly but surely
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Driven by the country’s 2020 Vision, considerable growth in arrivals is projected in the years to come, leaving Oman in preparation to accommodate the increased demand by launching new hospitality developments.
In Focus: Shenzhen, P.R. China
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This article provides an overview of current tourism trends, hotel market and hotel investment environment in Shenzhen, drawing special attention to Qianhai, one of the most rapidly developing areas, on the back of a renewed focus by the Government.
Market Pulse: Romania
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This article summarises the recent tourism trends in Romania.
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