UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), in collaboration with the UK Science and Innovation network, will hold a one-day seminar and exhibition in Madrid to promote the UK Low Carbon Industry to Spain’s growing market. They are inviting a maximum of 25 companies to exhibit their products and services to visitors from Spanish industry and government interested in sourcing UK technology. There will also be four themed panel sessions covering specific opportunities in energy efficiency, urban regeneration, ICT enabled technologies and sustainable transport.
This University College, London event will consider the financial risks associated with climate change adaptation, or the lack thereof. It will address potential scenarios of climate change and adaptation, and explore the degree of awareness amongst business leaders and policy makers of the risks presented by a changing climate.
DEFRA , EA and the NERC Macronutrient Cycles Directorate are holding an invitiation-only 1 day meeting in Oxford on March 7th to discuss the modelling requirements of stakeholders with regard to nutrient cycles (nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon) in catchments and estuaries. The aim is to compliment the NERC funded Macronutrient Cycles Programme (see http://macronutrient-cycles.ouce.ox.ac.uk/). Modelling will be a key component/deliverable for the programme (see attached paper) but additional aims are to:
The UK Network of Environmental Economists (UKNEE) is pleased to announce that the agenda for envecon 2012: Applied Environmental Economics Conference is now available. The conference will take place on Friday 9th March 2012 at The Royal Society, London and feature presentations by leading academics, policy makers and consultants from the UK and beyond.
This event run by Westminster Briefings will provide a better understanding of the Water White Paper, including the future legislative framework and the potential impact on security of supply and the environment. You will hear from professionals who are delivering significant progress in water management.
Engaging with the panel, key issues to be addressed at this Policy and Practice Briefing include:
As part of the recent Natural Environment White Paper, the government has outlined plans to introduce Local Nature Partnerships which will run schemes at a community level.
TheLocal Nature Partnerships scheme will be accompanied by a one-off £1million fund to support capacity building activities for those applying to be recognised as a Local Nature Partnership. Improved access to outdoor space will also help to save an estimated £2.1billion in health care costs as well as improving individual well-being and productivity.
Waste Watch Annual Conference 2012 – Creating Social Change
22 March 2012 from 10am - 5pm at the Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London, EC2A 3EA.
Creating Social Change will bring together individuals and organisations to discuss why a new, integrated approach is needed to achieve meaningful change for social and environmental sustainability.
Top speakers line-up for Planet Under Pressure 2012
Planet Under Pressure 2012: New Knowledge Towards Solutions
26-29 March 2012, London, UK
Delegate places are booking up fast for this major international science conference (supported by LWEC) focusing on solutions to the global sustainability challenge as more plenary speakers are announced.
The Natural Capital Initiative is organising a workshop on 8th May 2012 to encourage greater interdisciplinary working and knowledge exchange between economists and ecologists with the goal of informing public policy. The event will examine sustainable agriculture as a case study theme.
The event will involve a total of around 40 ecologists and economists, all of whom will be recognised experts in their particular fields of research, policy advice or the practical application of knowledge.
