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Car sharing services in emerging economies
Posted on: 11 November 2014
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GIZ-SUTP has released it latest technical document which aims to evaluate the potential, as well as the necessary political support structure, for the implementation of carsharing services in emerging economies. Beginning with a basic introduction to the function and benefits of car sharing, the paper identifies key success factors and best practice of mature car sharing markets.
Thailand stocktaking report on sustainable transport and climate change: Data, policy and monitoring
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This report reviews existing data, policies and international donor activity in the area of sustainable transport in Thailand, in order to provide policy-makers, researchers, international donors and other stakeholders a reference document for sustainable transport and climate change.
Land transport’s contribution to a 2°C target
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The paper provides key messages for climate change negotiators and policy makers on the potential contribution of the land transport sector to global climate change mitigation strategies. The report summarises key facts on the mitigation potential in the land transport sector for both passenger and freight, institutional and global governance perspectives and financing requirements.
What makes a city ‘smart,’ anyway?
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In recent years, urban planners, cross-sector leaders, and city enthusiasts have trumpeted the rise of “smart cities.” In this article, the author asks what exactly makes a city smart?
Stand up for the countryside: A manifesto for the 2015 General Election
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The Campaign to Protect Rural England has published a manifesto ahead of the 2015 General Election. It calls on all parties to develop better policies so we have: the right housing in the right places; the right infrastructure for the right reasons; and a beautiful countryside to sustain us all.
How to manage homes at market rent
Posted on: 10 November 2014
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Over recent years there has been an increase in the number of registered providers letting homes at market rents. This How to… paper from the Chartered Institute of Housing sets out how to go about the day to day business of managing properties on a commercial basis effectively.
Renewable Heat Incentive
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The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published research publications into the cost and performance of technologies which are not currently eligible for the Renewable Heat Incentive but could be considered for future inclusion.
Sizewell C new nuclear power station evidence plan
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The new Sizewell C evidence plan shows how future large-scale developments can put environmental protection at the heart of their plans. The first terrestrial evidence plan, drawn up by EDF Energy in consultation with relevant bodies and approved by Natural England, sets out the information that the company will gather to inform a Habitat Regulations Assessment of its proposed new nuclear power station in Suffolk. Unveiled by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in 2012, evidence plans are available for use by applicants of nationally significant infrastructure projects in England, in agreement with the relevant statutory nature conservation bodies. Although evidence plans have been employed for a number of off-shore developments, Sizewell C is the first land-based plan to have been prepared.
Mid-term evaluation report on INSPIRE implementation
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The INSPIRE Directive, which came into force in 2007 and is expected to be fully implemented by 2020, aims to establish a European Spatial Data Infrastructure in order to support policy making by providing more and better spatial data. This report analyses the state of implementation of the Directive at the mid-point of its implementation.
PROVIA
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The Global Programme of Research on Climate Change Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation (PROVIA) is a global initiative which aims to provide direction and coherence at the international level for research on vulnerability, impacts and adaptation. Launched with the support of leading scientists and decision-makers, PROVIA responds to the urgent call by the scientific community for a more cohesive and coordinated approach, and the critical need to harmonize, mobilize, and communicate the growing knowledge-base on VIA.
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