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UN Plan

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UN plan promises massive emission cuts in the construction sector – the most polluting and toughest to decarbonise

Nairobi, 12 September 2023 – Rapid urbanisation worldwide means every five days, the world adds buildings equivalent to the size of Paris, with the built environment sector already responsible for 37 per cent of global emissions. A report published today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Yale Center for Ecosystems + Architecture (Yale CEA), under the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), offers solutions to decarbonize the buildings […]

todaySeptember 13, 2023

Conservation covenants criteria

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Conservation covenants criteria announced by UK government

Conservation covenants criteria announced by UK government on 27th July 2023. Another missing part of the Biodiversity Net Gain jigsaw is found. Yet there are still a huge number of pieces of the jigsaw still missing. Earlier today, the UK Government announced the statutory biodiversity credits price guidelines. What are Conservation Covenants? A conservation covenant is an agreement between a landowner and a body like a charity or public body […]

todayJuly 27, 2023

Statutory biodiversity credit prices announced by UK government

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Statutory biodiversity credit prices announced by UK government

Statutory biodiversity credit prices announced by UK governmentOn 27th July 2023, the UK government announced the pricing of biodiversity credits. The prices are an important indication of how Biodiversity Net Gain will take centre stage for larger developments from November 2023.Be sure not to head over to the government page and look at the pricing tables only, and overlook this ultra important line that is included on the page."You must […]

todayJuly 27, 2023

Make It Visible Taskforce promotional Sticker

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Make It Visible Taskforce launches FREE Workforce Welfare and Wellbeing Portal

Make It Visible Taskforce launches FREE Workforce Welfare and Wellbeing Portal A new hub has been launched to help the drive to reduce suicide and improve welfare and wellbeing in the construction industry in the UK and Ireland. The Make It Visible Portal at www.makeitvisible.info provides access to information, advice and guidance and is a pathway to free support. Its content – based on research and development carried out by […]

todayJune 1, 2023

catalytic combustion x heat

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Catalytic Combustion: A Cost-Effective Pathway to Net Zero in the Commercial Heating Industry

Catalytic Combustion: A Cost-Effective Pathway to Net Zero in the Commercial Heating IndustryTransforming the Heating Landscape for a Sustainable FutureBy Tom McGeeAs the urgency to combat climate change intensifies, the race towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 has become a paramount goal for the United Kingdom.While many industries grapple with finding affordable and sustainable alternatives, the commercial heating sector has found a promising solution: catalytic combustion.This innovative approach not only […]

todayJune 1, 2023

Biodiversity Net Gain Oxfordshire

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Biodiversity Net Gain Initiatives in Oxfordshire: Protecting the Natural World

Biodiversity Net Gain Initiatives in Oxfordshire: Protecting the Natural World Biodiversity is essential for the health of our environment, our communities, and our economy. However, our expanding urban areas, farming, infrastructure, and other human activities have had a significant impact on the natural world. In response, there have been a growing number of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) initiatives in Oxfordshire and across the UK to reverse these trends and preserve […]

todayMay 31, 2023

What is biodiversity net gain

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What Is Biodiversity Net Gain & What Does BNG Mean for the Environment

The preservation of biodiversity is a critical part of ensuring a healthy future for our environment. But what is Biodiversity Net Gain? In an effort to further understand this important concept, let us explore the science behind it and how it works. Biodiversity Net Gain is a system designed to increase the amount of biodiversity existing within a given area. It focuses on the rehabilitation of species and habitats to […]

todayMay 19, 2023

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