Archive for Nick Saltmarsh, SD Scene editor
News round-up: Natural Capital Committee, NEA’s international impact, investment in green infrastructure… »
Recent news: Natural Capital Committee chair, NEA's international impact, plastics re-processing, green infrastructure investment, new SDC archive, Spelman speech, new chief scientist, fisheries policy, reducing discards.
Habitats and Wild Birds Directives review findings »
New Major Infrastructure and Environment Unit and guidance to help deliver large infrastructure projects that promote sustainable development by supporting growth and protecting most valued habitats and species.
BASE London: opportunities in London’s low-carbon built environment and infrastructure »
London, 21 June 2012: the Base London 2012 conference aims to provide a combination of inspiration and practical, sound advice on a range of sectors, including construction, property, transport, energy and resource management.
Natural Environment 2012: Balancing Nature, Society and the Economy »
12 June 2012, London: examining The Natural Choice: securing the value of nature - the first White Paper for over 20 years on the natural environment - which placed the value of nature at the centre of the nation's choices.
Business attitudes to climate change »
New research finds 80% of leading UK companies identify substantial risks from climate change but less than half have adopted adaptation plans, while a new summary of actions taken by infrastructure firms reports good progress.
Government Heat Strategy builds on Carbon Plan to cut emissions »
The Government's Heat Strategy builds on the 2011 Carbon Plan to set out a vision of how to cut emissions from heating homes, businesses and industry, helping to meet the fourth carbon budget of a 50% cut in emissions by the mid-2020s.
Funding to transform food manufacturing and reduce waste »
Two new competitions offer funding of £15 million for projects to transform food manufacturing and reduce waste, increasing sustainability, efficiency and the competitiveness of the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Using ICT to create a more sustainable future »
Wednesday, 28 March, 4-5pm: open Forum Network webinar exploring the role of ICT in the transition to a sustainable society in the context of the recent ‘Connect, Collaborate, Change’ report and O2's Think Big Blueprint plan.
Seeking London Leaders for 2012 »
The London Sustainable Development Commission is inviting applications for the 2012 London Leaders programme, aiming to recruit 15 London Leaders to deliver projects that demonstrate sustainability in action.
World Water Day 2012: Water and food security »
On 22 March United Nations World Water Day 2012 focuses on water and food security, aiming to raise awareness of the link between water and the food we eat through video, events, resources and a new interactive game for children.
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