Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
A recently launched website aims to provide useful information to readers interested in self-sufficiency and sustainable living. The site, www.SustainableLiving.co.uk, advocates a “step-by-step” approach to sustainability and presents information intended to be accessible for people who have limited time and resources to devote to their environmental concerns. Read More
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
The Java Reconstruction Fund (JRF) pooled contributions from seven donor countries totaling US$94.1 million. A community-driven approach, fueled by the spirit of “gotong royong” – a Javanese expression to illustrate communal cooperation to achieve a shared objective – led to the building of 15,153 permanent earthquake resistant houses and completion of 1,892 infrastructure projects such
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
The European environment — state and outlook 2010 (SOER 2010) is aimed primarily at policymakers, in Europe and beyond, involved with framing and implementing policies that could support environmental improvements in Europe. The information also helps European citizens to better understand, care for and improve Europe’s environment.
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Turkey is surrounded by four seas and has a longcoast line of nearly 8700 kilometres. Wind energy in Turkey grew by 75% in 2009 to 800 MW. In order for Turkey to become one of the top 3 largest wind energy producers in Europe, the government has stated their aim to increase the wind energy
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
The following have been opened/released today to coincide with the opening of the UNFCCC COP 16, or annual Climate Talks, at Cancun, Mexico, as technical support from ICIMOD for the Mountain Initiative of the Government of Nepal. More information at the links below: Read More
Monday, November 29th, 2010
EduTubePlus is a European curriculum-related video library and hybrid eServices for the pedagogical exploitation of video in class. The EduTubePlus project aims to develop a European hybrid, multilingual video-based service for schools. This service will integrate thousands of multi-lingual curriculum-related video-clips by major European educational TV & video providers, with tools enabling educators to enrich the
Saturday, November 27th, 2010
Siemens Mobility is to supply traction equipment and vehicle control systems for a total of 38 six-car multiple units for the Malaysian mass transit operator Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) in Kuala Lumpur. The equipment ordered includes transformers, power converters, traction motors and vehicle control systems. The order is worth about 65 million euros. The
Friday, November 26th, 2010
Many coastal areas are known for their resources and economic wealth, and many are famed for their scenic beauty. Use functions of the coast include among others fishing, shipping, port development, recreation, conservation, coastal defense or military defense. On the other hand coastal and marine areas experience physical and ecological as well as social and
Thursday, November 25th, 2010
Under their agreement to develop technological cooperation between French and Canadian companies, OSEO in France and NRC-IRAP for Canada, is launching a call for proposals (PAA) for the selection of joint innovation projects may receive appropriate funding. The purpose of the AAP is to identify R & D co-developed by companies from both countries likely to
Thursday, November 25th, 2010
The organizers saw SB10 as being about creating a knowledge base for the design and construction of 0-impact buildings and environments. That means 0-impact with respect to water, energy, materials, air and land. The focus of SB10 was on advanced developments and innovations in those fields. Read More
