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Seminars to help construction industry protect wild habitats in urban areas

Envirotec Magazine

A new series of webinars and podcasts will discuss the ways in which the construction industry can better protect the UK’s biodiversity and wild habitats. Climate change is having a significant impact on biodiversity, with the IPCC’s recent landmark report highlighting the critical levels of concern across the world.

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Drainage firm announces free seminars on geocellular structures, surface water and other topics

Envirotec Magazine

The former adopts a broad focus, while the latter hones in on the key biodiversity benefits that can also be offered. The post Drainage firm announces free seminars on geocellular structures, surface water and other topics first appeared on Envirotec. To view ACO Water Management’s autumn/winter CPD series, visit: [link].

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Call to ramp up joint action to get London’s rivers ‘climate-ready’

Envirotec Magazine

The call comes ahead of London Rivers Week, which has a packed programme of walks, talks and online seminars for everyone to get involved in. The public can get involved in citizen science projects to monitor the health of their rivers in order to gather evidence on the issues and opportunities for water quality improvements.

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Biomass Lobby Makes ‘False’ Claims to Sway EU Law-makers

DeSmogBlog

Christian Rakos, president of the lobby group, is convening a seminar in Brussels today aimed at influencing European parliamentarians to vote against the measures. It would recognise vital elements of the forest – contributing to tackling climate change, helping biodiversity, their role as a home to people, and a place for recreation.”.

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership appoints Clare Shine as new director

Business Green

A billingual French speaker, she has since 2012 been vice-president and chief program officer at Salzburg Global Seminar, an international social enterprise which aims to challenge current and future leaders to push for a 'creative, just and sustainable world'.

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The new Africa Institute in UAE will highlight open air design

AGreenLiving

Related: Abu Dhabi’s new urban biodiversity park enhances local microclimate These open-air courtyards will adorn both the first and second floors of each wing to ensure plenty of access to fresh air and the outdoors regardless of positioning in the building.

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership appoints Claire Shine as new director

Business Green

A billingual French speaker, she has since 2012 been vice-president and chief program officer at Salzburg Global Seminar, an international social enterprise which aims to challenge current and future leaders to push for a 'creative, just and sustainable world'.