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Climate change adaptation inquiry
Posted on: 15 October 2014
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The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) launched an inquiry in August 2014 to examine progress on preparations in England for adapting to the impacts of climate change. The EAC inquiry asked for submissions covering a number of areas including the recommendations made by the Adaptation Sub-Committee’s reports; the structure, priorities and visions of the National Adaptation Programme and organisational progress on delivering priority actions to adapt. The written responses are now available to read online.
National adaptation policy processes in European countries 2014
Posted on: 14 October 2014
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Adapting to climate change has reached the political agenda in most European countries, according to the most comprehensive analysis of adaptation in Europe published to date. Extreme weather events and EU policies were the most common reasons for beginning to address adaptation. The survey brings together detailed responses from 30 European countries which are analysed in a new report from the European Environment Agency.
Climate adaptation in Dhaka, do or die?
Posted on: 14 October 2014
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This research essay explores that climate adaptation needs of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It identifies climate challenges across the human health; water, sanitation and drainage, industry, trade and commerce, and transport sectors.
Green infrastructure guide for water management: Ecosystem-based management approaches for water-related infrastructure projects
Posted on: 10 October 2014
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The United Nations Environment Programme has launched this guide, highlighting the benefits of the green infrastructure approach, which can reduce vulnerability to climate impacts as well as providing economic and other benefits.
Helping ecosystems in Europe to adapt to climate change
Posted on: 30 September 2014
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This report summarises much of the work done by, and for, the Climate Change Group of the European Network of Heads of Nature Conservation Agencies (ENCA) between 2011 and 2013. The ENCA Climate Change Group is made up of experts in climate change and ecology from government conservation agencies across Europe. The aim is to further promote the integration of the findings of impacts and adaptation research into conservation practice, and help conservation practitioners learn from the experiences of colleagues dealing with similar conditions, issues, threats and opportunities in other parts of Europe.
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
Posted on: 29 September 2014
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The Bartlett is celebrating the establishment of the UCL Institute for Environmental Design & Engineering (UCL-IEDE). IEDE seeks a deeper understanding of the part played by choices relating to buildings and the urban environment in tackling some of the greatest challenges facing mankind, in areas such as health, human well-being, productivity, energy use and climate change.
UN Climate Summit 2014
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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This blog presents all the significant announcements from the UN climate summit held in New York on 23 September 2014.
City Climate Leadership Awards 2014
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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Siemens and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) have announced the winners of the City Climate Leadership Awards 2014. The Awards honour cities all over the world for excellence in urban sustainability and leadership in the fight against climate change. The winning cities are:Amsterdam (Finance and Economic Development); Barcelona (Intelligent City Infrastructure); Buenos Aires (Solid Waste Management); London (Carbon Measurement & Planning and Air Quality); Melbourne (Adaptation & Resilience); New York City (Energy Efficient Built Environment); Portland (Sustainable Communities); Seoul (Green Energy); Shenzhen (Urban Transportation); and Taipei (Citizen’s Choice).
RESILIENCE. Integrating risks into the financial system: The 1-in-100 Initiative Action Statement
Posted on: 25 September 2014
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The United Nations Climate Summit, held in New York on 23 September 2014, has seen the unveiling of a coalition convened to examine how to embed climate and disaster risk stress testing within banking and securities regulation, investment and accounting practices.
OECD participation in the UN Climate Summit
Posted on: 23 September 2014
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The UN Climate Summit takes place on 23 September 2014 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Contributions to the debate from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development are available online.
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