Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
EU – Helping small and medium-seized companies use energy and resources efficiently is the aim of a recently published Commission Communication. It does this by providing a legal framework and measures that reinforce existing policies and initiatives in line with the particular characteristics of smaller companies. To this end the Communication proposes to create a
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
BBC – The way people in Scotland use water must change to protect the environment and adapt to the pressures of climate change, according to a new study. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) report found supplies were being put under pressure from user demand and environmental influences. Read More
Monday, October 8th, 2007
STUFF.CO.NZ — Global consumer conscience is a goldmine for New Zealand businesses in the emerging age of sustainability and climate change, but many are taking their time to realise it. Read More
Monday, October 8th, 2007
In the context of a Portuguese EU Presidency, the Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIMAR – Portugal) and the Marine Board-ESF are organising a science policy event entitled “The role of marine sciences in ocean sustainability and global change” (Lisbon, 8 October 2007). This event, in line with the EurOCEAN 2007 conference (Aberdeen, 22
Monday, October 8th, 2007
SHANGHAI DAILY – The main topic of the three-year long initiative “Germany and China – Moving Ahead Together” is sustainable urban development. Starting with Nanjing in autumn, it will present Germany as the “Land of Ideas,” offering innovative concepts and solutions for the challenges China faces in the future, especially in its fast-growing cities. Read
Monday, October 8th, 2007
CHINA GOVT – China’s current drive for an energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly society will bring business opportunities worth up to 300 billion U.S. dollars in the coming five years, said a senior Chinese trade official. Wei Jianguo, deputy minister of commerce, said the figure indicated that 30 percent of worldwide orders for energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly technologies
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
S. AFRICA CITIES NETWORK – Transport Minister Jeff Radebe is satisfied with progress made in building the multi-billion Rand Gautrain Rapid Rail Network, particularly in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Read More
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
WARSAW VOICE – The Polish building industry has passed the boom phase and is now experiencing dynamic and stable development. New concepts and ideas are gaining in importance. The most important are sustainable development and redevelopment. Read More
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK – The EIB has renewed its policy on lending to the transport sector. As in all areas of EIB activity, transport lending has been driven by EU policy. In the present context of heightened attention to climate change the Bank is committed to a review of its lending approach in the transport
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
STATKRAFT – Statkraft has decided to build the world’s first prototype osmotic power plant. The company is also stepping up its initiatives to develop the technology further. Osmotic power is a renewable energy source. Calculations indicate that the technology could contribute around 1,600 TWh on a global basis annually. Read More
