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London Housing Market Report: 2nd quarter 2012
Posted on: 22 August 2012
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This report summarises key trends in London’s housing market, including prices, affordability, repossessions and new housing construction. The data presented is the latest available as of mid August 2012, and the report should be read with the caveat that changes in the housing market can take time to show up in published data. Where possible, comparisons are made between trends in London and the rest of the country, as national trends may mask significant regional differences. Where the data allows, timelines are standardised to begin in 2007.
Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Online Dialogues
Posted on: 21 August 2012
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As part of the consultations on a post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction (DRR), the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) is convening an online dialogue. UNISDR is gathering views on the future of the post-2015 framework for DRR and the results of the online dialogues will provide the substance for a post-2015 framework for DRR, expected to be agreed at the World Conference on Disaster Reduction scheduled to convene in 2015. The online dialogue will extend from 27 August to 30 November 2012.
Trends in global CO2 emissions
Posted on: 21 August 2012
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This report, released by the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, discusses the results of a trend assessment of global CO2 emissions up to 2011. This assessment, based on fossil fuel combustion and on other relevant sources of CO2 emissions, focuses on the changes in annual CO2 emissions from 2010 to 2011.
European Liability Insurance Organisation Schemes (Elios)
Posted on: 21 August 2012
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Elios 2 is a pilot project adopted by the European Parliament and the European Commission to elaborate on some recommendations of a previous feasibility study about construction insurance (Elios). This is the first of seven newsletters which you and other interested parties will receive over the course of this three year new project, with the goal of providing updates as to the progress made by the task-force.
Strategy for the sustainable competitiveness of the construction sector and its enterprises
Posted on: 21 August 2012
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An action plan has been proposed by the European Commission to promote the construction sector as a driving force in the creation of jobs and for sustained growth for the economy in general.
Ending expensive social tenancies: Fairness, higher growth and more homes
Posted on: 20 August 2012
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This report from the Policy Exchange argues expensive social housing should be sold off once it becomes vacant and the proceeds used to finance the construction of multiple new and quality social homes. It shows this policy is both fair and popular with the public; that the value of housing involved and the associated economic impacts are significant; and that arguments against this policy are misplaced.
House prices
Posted on: 20 August 2012
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The cost of buying your own home in England increased by more than three times the rate of an average salary over the past ten years – leaving millions of people out of reach of ever getting on the housing ladder. A full breakdown of regional figures is available online.
Climate change and Singapore: Challenges, opportunities, partnerships
Posted on: 20 August 2012
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Singapore has recently published its national climate change strategy. The document reflects the key elements of Singapore’s efforts on this issue, preparing for the uncertainties and impact of climate change, seizing opportunities for green growth, and supporting the transition to a lower emission economy.
Building resilience: the importance of prioritising disaster risk reduction
Posted on: 20 August 2012
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A lecture delivered by Helen Clark, a UNDP Administrator, in Christchurch, New Zealand on 15 August 2012. It provides a United Nations Development Programme perspective on building resilience and disaster risk reduction.
Disaster risk reduction in school curricula: case studies from thirty countries
Posted on: 20 August 2012
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This publication captures key national experiences in the integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the curriculum, identifying good practice, noting issues addressed or still lacking, and reviewing learning outcomes. The study researched DRR related curriculum development and integration, pedagogy, student assessment, teacher professional development and guidance, learning outcomes and policy development, planning and implementation aspects covering thirty countries. It asserts that while education systems are greatly affected by disaster, they are also key to reducing risk and strengthening disaster resilience. Quality education can deliver life-saving and life sustaining knowledge, skills, and attitudes that protect children and young people during and after emergencies.
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