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Envecon 2013 - Applied Environmental Economics Conference
Date:
15/03/2013
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The UK Network of Environmental Economists (UKNEE) is calling for the submission of papers for its annual Applied Environmental Economics Conference. The conference brings together environmental economists from public and private sectors, academia and consultancy to share results of recent research and to discuss issues relevant to practice. ... 14 Positions of Early Stage Researchers in "Careers in Sustainability Excellence" (CASTLE) Marie Curie Initial Training Network
Date:
31/12/2012
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CASTLE consortium – (Marie Curie Initial Training Network) – invites applications for 14 full-time research vacancies for early stage researchers (ESR). Selected researchers are expected to undertake transnational mobility in order to implement an Individual Research Project (IRP) at one of the consortium partner institutions. ... LIAISE Working Paper No.4: The LIAISE Approach for Co-designing Knowledge on Impact Assessment Tools
Date:
11/12/2012
Excerpt:
Impact Assessment (IA) intends to collect evidence on the likely impacts of new policies and thereby minimize unwanted side-effects and maximize the benefits to society. Although it is a requirement in the EC and all OECD countries, the scope and methods vary considerably. ... New Carbon Emissions Mapping System
Date:
24/10/2012
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Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a new software system called 'Hestia' capable of estimating greenhouse gas emissions on a city level scale, all the way down to roads and individual buildings. Until now, scientists have only been able to quantify carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at a much broader level. ... The Future of Science-Policy Connections
Date:
19/04/2012
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PSI-connect invites you to participate in 'The future of science-policy connections' event hosted by UNESCO. The training workshop (19 April, 2012) and the final conference (20 April, 2012) will provide you with insights into improving the quality and value of interactions between scientists, river basin managers and policy makers. ... New Tool to Map Noise Levels by European Environment Agency
Date:
06/12/2011
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The European Environment Agency has developed a new tool to map noise levels across Europe. It is part of "eyes on earth", a software tool aiming at bringing the most important global environmental problems to a local level and making them more visible for the average citizen. Training Course: Land Use Modelling with Metronamica
Date:
15/11/2011
Excerpt:
RIKS, the developer of the Metronamica land use modelling software, is organising workshops and training courses to educate users on how to work with the package: how to fill it with data, run simulations, interpret results and integrate Metronamica into a wider modelling toolchain. ... Workshop on Teaching and Learning as Procedural Tools
Date:
04/11/2011
Excerpt:
The Center for Technology and Society in Berlin is organising a workshop on procedural tools for teaching and learning. It will deal with the question of how existing working methods can be bunddled in order to form an all-encompassing procedure. Workshop on "Recent Trends in Non-Market Valuation"
Date:
03/11/2011
Excerpt:
Non-market valuation is a collection of methods and techniques for placing a monetary value on goods that are not traded in regular marketplaces. The goal of this workshop is to examine and discuss recent and emerging methodological and technical issues, solutions to such issues, and applications of existing methods to novel areas and topics. ... Environmental Footprinting in Europe and Beyond: How Will it Shape the Corporate Agenda?
Date:
26/10/2011
Excerpt:
The upcoming 6th PCF World Summit on 26-27 October, 2011 in Berlin, Germany, will explore current developments around environmental footprinting, i.e. standards, tools and initiatives that address the environmental performance of products and value chains, while keeping an eye on the global challenges and the business and policy imperative. ...