UK Local Government

2011 Global Eco-cities Survey Published
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14 Oct. 2011 — added by Rosalie Callway, CPRE London
University of Westminster has released a review of 174 'Eco-cities' across the world. Its primary aim is to identify and document the scale and diversity of current ecocity …
A recipe for the Big Green Society
Blog post

4 April 2011 — written by Laura Spiers, 2degrees
What are the enabling conditions for the ‘Big Green Society?’ This was a topic up for debate at the WasteWatch conference that took place during Climate Week, marking a focus …
How do you measure wellbeing and sustainable development?
Blog post

12 Oct. 2012 — written by Rosalie Callway, CPRE London
The coalition government said they wanted to do away with the obsession with targets and measuring the minutia. And now we find the Office of National Statistics (ONS) …
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Making history: Do you have a case study you'd like to share?
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28 Nov. 2012 — started by Andy Middleton, TYF EcoSapiens
TYF are working with the Welsh Government to find and write up 80 case studies from the UK and beyond to support organisations' preparation for the Sustainable Development …
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The Sustainability Implications of the NPPF
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29 March 2012 — written by Rory Bergin, HTA Sustainability & Innovation
Rory Bergin provides a summary of the National Planning Policy Framework for sustainability practitioners. Overall the National Planning Policy Framework (NPFF) document …
Using the Power of Public Procurement to Encourage Sustainable Innovation [Webinar Recording]
Webinar recording

10 April 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
SMART SPP is a European project promoting the introduction of new, innovative low carbon emission technologies and integrated solutions onto the European market. This was …
Communities learning from communities
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26 Jan. 2011 — started by Aaron Gould, Birkbeck College, University of London
I've put together a survey to look at the work done by communities to help save energy or fight climatre change.This is a chance to showcase the good work you’ve done in your …
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Guidance for Green Deal providers and local authorities
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1 Aug. 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and sustainability training and consultancy provider, Sustainable Homes, have published a guide sets out options for how Registered …
De-Risking Sustainable Community Infrastructure
Blog post

31 Aug. 2011 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Community scale infrastructure like district heating networks are increasingly recognised for their role in delivering a sustainable built environment. The carbon and cost …
Guide to Implementing an Environmental Management System
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3 March 2011 — added by Laura Spiers, 2degrees
This guide is a resource for those who are about to implement an EMS in their organisation. The document is set out as a practical DIY guide addressing each clause of the …