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IPCC Special Report - SREX

The Special Report for Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX) is a comprehensive assessment of the role of climate change in altering...

 
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Green design competition from CO2Sense

You could save thousands of pounds by reviewing your product design. Want £10,000 from CO2Sense to help you to do this? If your new product has an environmental benefit – for example, it...

 
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What is pluvial flooding and who's at risk?

A new study for Joseph Rowntree Foundation explores the increasing risk posed by pluvial flooding – the type of flooding most likely to increase in severity as a result of...

 
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Consultation on Feed-in Tariffs for solar PV

This consultation invites comments on the Government’s proposals for the tariff levels available for renewable electricity generation from solar PV installations of 250kW or below under the Feed-in Tariffs scheme...

 
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Is localism delivering for climate change?

This report explores the impacts of the coalition’s localism agenda on climate change action. It asks:

 
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Sheffield's Eco-Schools

Eco-Schools is an international award scheme which schools can use to make sure that they are working hard to be more and more eco-friendly. Sheffield City Council are promoting...

 
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CCSF Technical Support Service

Are you having problems with determining the feasibility or viability of microgeneration on new developments or are you finding that ensuring more sustainable drainage is an issue? If so then the Technical...

 
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Climate Change Training for Planning Officers

This free training package is designed to enhance the skills planning officers need to take positive action on climate change and increase local authority capacity to tackle causes and effects....

 
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Climate Change Skills Fund - YoHr Space Programme Report and Project Update

Local authority Leaders and Chief Executives recognised the critical importance of managing the risks and opportunities associated with climate change in Yorkshire and Humber and agreed a programme of work that...

 
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Going Dutch: Local Government and Fuel Poverty

This paper published by NLGN (New Local Government Network) explores the challenge of rising household energy costs and draws on international inspiration to suggest a new model of support that...

 
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