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eg website provides access to:
- A database of information with a powerful word search facility. Approx 100 entries are added every month - a few of which are FREE access.
- A PDF magazine with in-depth articles (July-Sept issue just published)
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| Tracking local CO2 emissions |
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has launched TrACE, a new tool that will record CO2 saving evidence. TrACE (Tracking Actions on Carbon Emissions), developed with input from the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE), is designed to help local authorities report and keep track of their actions to curb local carbon dioxide emissions, in line with their new national performance indicator, NI 186. A database has also been developed for the EST that can help to bring together local authority data with housing, demographic, economic and CO2 emissions data. This new database will, over time, enable more effective comparison and benchmarking of local authority performance and improved understanding of those actions and initiatives which make most difference at local level to CO2 emissions. While aimed primarily at English local authorities, it is a useful tool for any local authority in the UK that wants to monitor and report on carbon saving actions related to domestic, transport and commercial/industrial emissions in their area. Visit website |
| Cities and climate change |
The topic for the 5th Urban Research Symposium, held in Marseilles from 27 June to 1 July 2009, was Cities and Climate Change: Responding to the Urgent Agenda. At a time when climate change is a major priority for the international community, this Symposium aimed at pushing forward the research agenda on climate change from a city's perspective. Specifically, the main questions were structured around the impacts of city and urban growth on climate change; measuring and anticipating the consequences of climate change on urban quality of life, city assets, and local and national economies; and assessing alternatives to increase the resilience of cities and related costs and incentives required for successful implementation. more |
| Building low carbon communities |
Kyoto to Kettering, Copenhagen to Croydon: local government's manifesto for building low-carbon communities
A new publication from the Local Government Association argues that local authorities have an absolutely crucial and pivotal role in tackling climate change. The LGA's new manifesto sets out the framework, and specific policies, needed to enable local government to develop low carbon communities. It suggests that if central government gives local government the adequate framework and resources to deliver, councils can take on the responsibility for reducing emissions and adapting to climate change at the local level.
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| Sustainable cities |
The Natural Capital Initiative and the Science Council, supported by the British Library, held an event in London on 15 June 2009, to explore the concept of 'greening' a city. High-profile speakers presented their arguments on 'greening cities' before a large audience of policymakers, urban designers, ecologists, students and members of the public. more |
| Local action for sustainability |
ICLEI World Congress 2009: Connecting leaders - advancing local action for sustainability
The ICLEI World Congress 2009, held in Edmonton, Canada on 14 to 18 June 2009, provided an opportunity of learn about the achievements of cities and towns and build upon past successes in advancing local action on sustainability. The event involved keynote presentations, reports, debates, workshops, networking events, site visits and an exhibition. Presentations are available on the current working areas: climate and energy;water;biodiversity;managing local sustainability; climate adaptation and resilience; and sustainable procurement. Visit website |
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eg Magazine July-Sept issue |
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The latest issue of eg Magazine explores climate change problems and solutions in relation to urban areas. Articles include:
- GRaBS project:Green and Blue Space Adaptation for Urban Areas and Eco-towns
- Urban Heat Islands: CABE guidance
- Urban Futures project - urban regeneration solutions
- Freiburg: Long term strategies for climate protection
- Liverpool: Year of the Environment 2009
- Sustainable & World Class Places
PLUS 16 PAGES OF NEWS
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