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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.
Sharing environmental information, sharing innovation. Istanbul, 23-27 June 2012
Posted on: 18 July 2012
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With the introduction of the INSPIRE Directive 2007/2, the policy landscape for sharing environmental information has changed drastically. The Commission Communication on the Shared Environmental Information System (SEIS 2008) and follow-up activities at national and European levels have further helped to cultivate a new vision for a coordinated framework for the implementation and monitoring of environmental policies. The governance, content, and supporting technologies are the three pillars with which this vision can be consolidated and implemented. The aim of this conference was therefore to look at how innovations in these three areas have further shaped the landscape of sharing environmental information. Presentations are available online.
Green growth and environmental governance in Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia
Posted on: 17 July 2012
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The OECD Green Growth Strategy, launched in May 2011, provides concrete recommendations and measurement tools to support countries’ efforts to achieve economic growth and development, while at the same time ensure that natural assets continue to provide the ecosystems services on which our well-being relies. The strategy proposes a flexible policy framework that can be tailored to different country circumstances and stages of development. OECD Green Growth Papers complement the OECD Green Growth Studies series, and aim to stimulate discussion and analysis on specific topics and obtain feedback from interested audiences. The latest paper in the series takes stock of the latest developments in the overall economic and social conditions in countries in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA), market signals and environmental governance arrangements that may facilitate the shift towards green growth, and discusses possible barriers and measures to overcome them. At the same time, the report delineates the possible elements of a more coherent and effective reform agenda. In such a way the report aims to serve as background and a starting point for follow up development of green growth policies in EECCA.
Green Food Project
Posted on: 10 July 2012
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A major study into how Britain’s entire food system must change to keep food affordable without destroying nature, at a time of soaring world population growth, has been unveiled by the Government. For the first time, Government has brought together representatives of farmers, manufacturers, retailers, caterers, environmentalists and scientists to work out how to reconcile the competing demands of producing more food and improving the environment. The initial report of the Project sets out the first steps on the road to: using less energy and water in food production; increasing crop yields; introducing more innovative technology; improving conservation management; and boosting numbers of talented, entrepreneurial young people making careers in the food industry.
Independent Panel on Forestry: Final Report
Posted on: 5 July 2012
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The Independent Panel on Forestry, set up to advise the Government on the future of England’s forests and woodlands, has published its final report to Government. The report calls for the benefits of England’s woods and forests to be re-valued for all the services they provide. These include not only areas for recreation, but also clean air, clean water, habitats for wildlife, locking up carbon, shading in cities – even helping in flood reduction. Wood is the raw material for timber frame buildings, furniture, flooring, fuel, and of course paper. The report highlights the ‘triple bottom line’ that forestry delivers and calls for a revival of a woodland culture that appreciates how important trees are for people, for nature and the economy. The report also makes clear that the Panel believes the public forest estate is a national asset, which should remain in public ownership. The Panel recommends an evolution of the Forestry Commission. The new organisations should have greater financial freedoms and investment to generate even greater benefits for people, nature and the economy.
Ecosystems News
Posted on: 4 July 2012
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The Ecosystems Knowledge Network is part of Defra’s work to champion an ecosystems approach, including its Ecosystem Approach Action Plan, which was last updated in 2010. The Network builds on a number of existing initiatives designed to help demonstrate the benefits of applying an ecosystems approach in practice. The first issue of the Network’s newsletter is available online.
Opportunities for UK business that value and/or protect nature’s services’
Posted on: 2 July 2012
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This report outlines the business case for valuing and protecting nature’s services. A series of drivers are leading businesses to increasingly consider and manage impacts on ecosystems and to look for business opportunities while they do this. Until recently most business action in this arena was driven by regulatory requirements. New drivers include business risks arising from price volatility in key commodities, in part linked to resource scarcity and degradation, changed stakeholder expectations, and business-to-business pressures as the demand for more sustainable production impacts supply chains and procurement. Benefits to companies include enhanced reputations, entry into new markets and more comprehensive knowledge about the risks they are exposed to.
Trees in the townscape: A guide for decision makers
Posted on: 29 June 2012
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The Trees and Design Action Group has published a guide which offers 12 action-oriented principles spanning the range of planning, design, works and management issues that must be addressed for maximum economic, social and environmental returns from trees in the townscape. Each principle is supported by explanations of benefits and delivery mechanisms, as well as references for further reading. 34 case studies provide real-life examples of the principles in action, giving insight into best practice from all over England including Bristol, Birmingham, Plymouth, Torbay, Sefton, Oxford, Leeds, Newcastle, Islington and Hackney as well as from further afield including the USA and Hong Kong.
Urban air quality
Posted on: 20 June 2012
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This paper from the Woodlands Trust argues that careful planning of green infrastructure can ensure that trees and other vegetation are well suited to maximise the opportunities for improving air quality.
Implementing the Aarhus Convention today: Paving the way for a better environment and governance tomorrow, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 22-23 May 2012
Posted on: 15 June 2012
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This subregional meeting for Central Asian countries was organised jointly by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). This subregional meeting comprised two parallel workshops with several joint sessions: The first workshop “Greening Justice and the role of the Judiciary in this process” brought together senior judges and representatives from judicial training institutions, as well as environmental law experts, to discuss the legal aspects of access to justice and the role of the judiciary in implementing and enforcing the Convention; The second workshop “How to implement the Aarhus Convention: learning practical experiences” provided a platform for dialogue between representatives from Aarhus Centres and governmental, non-governmental and international organisations to discuss challenges in the practical implementation of the three pillars of the Aarhus Convention and to learn good practices. Presentations are available online.
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