Monday, February 7th, 2011
Did you know that over 200,000 years ago you could walk from Britain to France? Or that during the 19th Century Russian Czars would shoot pheasants in Midhurst, West Sussex? Or even that the rich and famous are jetting off to France and beyond in the skies above your head? Read More
Friday, January 28th, 2011
The European Commission expects Galileo and EGNOS to help secure a bigger share of the space technology market and bring European independence in a sector that is important for its economy and for the well being of its citizens. Its new mid-term review also confirms considerable progress for the EGNOS programme, which increases the accuracy
Friday, January 28th, 2011
National Forest Programmes (hereinafter “NFPs”) are presentlyviewed as concepts designed for the implementation of sustainableforest management and long-term enhancement of forestry competitiveness in a manner respecting national sovereignty. NFPs form part of the national forest policy and they concurrently serve asa platform for the fulfilment of the European Union Forestry Strategy. The 1998 Community Forestry Strategy
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
How much does your building weigh, Mr Foster?” premieres at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) Cinema in London on Wednesday 26 January and will be on general release at the ICA from Friday 28 January, before touring the country. It is the first feature film about Norman Foster and the beginning of a series
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
Worldwatch Institute today released its report State of the World 2011: Innovations that Nourish the Planet, which spotlights successful agricultural innovations and unearths major successes in preventing food waste, building resilience to climate change, and strengthening farming in cities. The report provides a roadmap for increased agricultural investment and more-efficient ways to alleviate global hunger and
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
CSDi is pleased to present a compilation of Community Based Adaptation Field Activities—complete with links to source materials and technical information—compiled from case studies & from projects developed by CSDi field partners & online students. We encourage you to submit activities:
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
Nordregio seeks new staff members with a proven track record in the fields of regional and spatial analysis, innovation and entrepreneurship or community and environment. It offers you the opportunity to become a part of an international institution. The position offers significant career development potential in terms of encouraging successful applicants to build and/or enhance
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
The Department for Communities and Local Government has released a written statement on the national planning policy framework, along with its consultation on a proposed new single national policy framework for planning. The new framework will aim to unify all existing central guidance and planning policy guidance into a single document. Read More
Monday, December 27th, 2010
The go-ahead has been given for Moray Council’s proposed Elgin Flood Protection Scheme which will help protect homes and businesses in the town from the risk of flooding from the River Lossie. Roseanna Cunningham, Minister for Environment and Climate Change, announced today that the scheme has been confirmed with modifications as recommended in the report of
Monday, December 27th, 2010
Galileo’s terrestrial nerve centre formally entered service today. With the first Galileo satellites due to be launched next August, Fucino in central Italy will oversee the running of all navigation services provided by Europe’s global satellite system. Read More
