Thursday, October 11th, 2007
The EEA joins forces with the OECD and the UNDP to voice some key concerns to Europe’s environment ministers when they meet at the Belgrade Conference on 10-12 October 2007. Three rreports give an in-depth view on the pan-European environment and its policies. Together, they highlight progress made over the past four years towards meeting
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
Medill Reports — Redevelopment of the Cooper Lamp factory is set to be the first business community of its kind committed to profit, environmental sustainability and positive social impact. Every tenant in the Green Exchange will advance the green marketplace and support sustainable development. Read More
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
European Research Headline — The European Union-sponsored SUCCESS (Sustainable Users Concepts for China Engaging Scientific Scenarios) project has been working with communities in China to help them become more sustainable. This research has been turned into a documentary film that highlights the juncture between socialism and the market economy. Read More
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
Figures on how flood spending will increase between 2008 and 2011 were announced today by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn. Mr Benn announced in July that spending on flood management would increase from £600m in 2006/7 to £800m by 2010/11. Today he said annual budgets would rise to a minimum of £650m in 2008/09, and a
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
TIMES OF MALTA — Over the last three years, the government has most commendably tackled the country’s economic deficit. However, the environmental deficit has remained stubbornly out of control, and is growing. In most major respects the environment has actually become worse, despite the Prime Minister’s well-meant promises to make the environment a priority. Read
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
ForConstructionPros.com — Last month, the Strategic Development Council (SDC) hosted the first of two Concrete Sustainability Road-Mapping Workshops. Over 40 concrete industry leaders representing suppliers, manufacturers, trade associations, architectural and engineering firms, contractors, and owners convened to map out specific strategies to support sustainable development. Read More
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
